Octane BlackJack carburators

[Zephyrlius]

Im looking for BlackJack 46:s for my Polaris Octane

Tried emailing Jetworx but noone answered.

Are they still making these carbs?

 

[Matt_E]

Yes, they do.
Try calling them on weekdays. 949-548-5259

 

[Zephyrlius]

got a answer to my mail today.

399$ for one.

will try finding a pair of used BlackJacks before I order new.

anyone?

 

[Big Kahuna]

got a answer to my mail today.

399$ for one.

will try finding a pair of used BlackJacks before I order new.

anyone?

Compaired to Full Spectrums, that is a good price.

 

[Zephyrlius]

yes, didnt think it was to much either but its always better if anyone have used ones...

is these carbs the best fort this price ? or is there any other brands?

 

[Matt_E]

If you do get a used one, be aware that you may need to buy some parts to make it "like-new". A lot of times the throttle plates are worn out because of improper shimming.
Needle and seat may need to be replaced.
The jetting may not be right, so you might need new jets.

A deal is not always a deal.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

One thing you are not getting is that Art will prejet it for your application, most of the time you can bolt it on twist the screws a bit and go ride.

 

[Zephyrlius]

Then, maybe its not better to buy used

so... is the blackjacks the best carbs?

 

[Matt_E]

I like mine better than any other I've personally tried. (OEM & Retail Mikuni, Full Spectrum, Riva)
If you already have a setup that's jetted correctly and appropriate for your motor, then you probably won't gain much if anything by switching to a different brand.

 

[ATS_Aaron]

I have a brand new pair of Blackjack 46's. $700 shipped. I will include the Jetworks throttle linkage (normally sold seperately) too.

I bought them when I thought I had Novi trouble. My issues were elsewhere. Never installed these BJ's.

Aaron

 

[Big Kahuna]

Then, maybe its not better to buy used

so... is the blackjacks the best carbs?

For the money, they are great carbs. But any engine builder / Tuner that knows his stuff can make any brand of AM carb "sing"

 

[Zephyrlius]

okey, thanks for all answers

I just bought my Octane and im planing on getting some stuff done after the summer.

Sending away my domes for re-machining (pump gas)

and maybe change the carbs...

I have the orginal Keihin carbs...

 

[Matt_E]

Talk to Randy @ Watcon to see what he recommends. He's the Octane king.

 

[FlightRisk]

I might have a setup for sale.

 

[Zephyrlius]

that sounds great! price?

 

[FlightRisk]

I pm'd you, check your inbox.