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Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:47 pm

Hi. Just bought a Zenith 32 NDIX. I don't know squat about Zeniths except Jeff Hibbard says they're great. I'm looking for information/help. Anyone know web sites, books, anything where I can learn from. I've done some internet searching and all I can find is a couple of places that refurbish them. I want to know how to install, adjust, etc. Thanks.

Sun Apr 12, 2009 7:53 pm

Hey nuke just give me a call I will PM you my #

Sun Apr 12, 2009 8:52 pm

Ditto. I'll help any way I can. Wouldn't run anything else!!!!

Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:50 pm

Who still sells parts for the Zenith?

Sun Apr 12, 2009 9:55 pm

I just about always stumble on them. I have a bin of jets, linkages, and spare parts. I also have a complete carb for a spare. I get my rebuild kit from my local vw shop, Relic VW Parts.

Sun Apr 12, 2009 10:16 pm

i also have a zenith 32 ndix. i havent got around to putting it on the baja yet because i am unsure of how to tune it. so please tell guys any tips you might have on tuning them.

Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:12 am

Thanks Guys. I will take you up on those pms after I install it. My was missing a return spring. Ordered a couple last night from some Porsche parts place.

Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:35 am

I have a set of duals I am thinking about fixing up but had the same questions. How big of a motor would these work well with?

Zancat

Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:45 am

I was curious too, I have three sets of venturis, 32-24's, 32-28's, and a set of 32-25's?? never heard of these anyone have any input?

Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:08 pm

If you google Zeniths you don't find a lot, but if you google it, then click on images up top, it links to some good sites. Here's one with some tuning tips.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www....N%26um%3D1

Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:26 pm

Hey nuke I posted some pics of the brackets in the off road gallery.

Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:36 pm

Nice. Thanks. 8)

Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:32 pm

i run a zenith too i could not find anyone who had smaller jets for it so my friend and i soldered them shut and redrilled them a bit smaller. worked good for me but it is still a little rich but not bad. It had jets on it to feed a 2332cc and i have a 1600dp. A little overkill on fuel.

Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:05 am

ayy diet danny P, alisa got one of them bad boys in compleat! manifold and all. thought id let you know so you can go swoop that thing up like all the other ones you find!

Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:38 pm

I'll call her tomorrow......

Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:31 pm

Make sure you have functional preheat for the manifold. Use an aluminium one if you can. They can be jetted for almost any size engine. Bigger engines give up top end. Mine is on a 2180 with a WEB VZ 30 style cam. The 356 registry has detailed rebuild instructions.

Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:39 pm

Aluminum manifold? Do you know if the stock solex heater tubes would fit the zenith manifold?

Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:30 pm

They don't.

Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:52 pm

Aluminium intake

You might be able to adapt progressive weber preheat tubes.

Preheat I added to a Tri Mil. Made from 1/2 tube and pre heat block offs.

Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:34 pm

nukeworker wrote: Aluminum manifold? Do you know if the stock solex heater tubes would fit the zenith manifold?

the only aluminum manifolds I have seen are the plenum type.

stick with the divided intake for a small motor like you'rs