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Posted by: Pnambic Aug 2 2003, 11:05 AM

Going through my parts pile, I've found what I think are complete (but only partly assembled) carb setups for both Dual Webbers (40 IDF) and a single Holley (don't know what model...how do I tell? There's a "D-3" on the side).

Purchased the parts with a non-running '73 a few months ago along with both trunks full of extra bits and parts.

Which would you suggest I use?
Which is more reliable?
What is the Holley better at?
What are the Webbers better at?

It'll be going on a 1.7 and I'm not going to be racing it or anything, so an extra coupla HP is less important to me than reliability and availability of replacement parts. But a few extra horsepower are always welcome!

The way they look, I'll need to get a kit to rebuild either setup, so I need to know which one to go for before I buy the kit.

What do you think?

Thanks in advance!!

Posted by: ! Aug 2 2003, 11:18 AM

The single Pinto/Weber carb is a good door stop.

Posted by: Bleyseng Aug 2 2003, 12:09 PM

The long steel runners on the single carb make for poor atomization of the fuel. Results in very poor preformance, with holes and stutters. As Mikey says"Use it as a door stop:.

Duals all the way or Fuel injection!

Geoff

Posted by: Pnambic Aug 2 2003, 01:40 PM

Thanks for the info!
I'll follow your advice. If I had the parts, I'd go FI, but like the Scarecrow in Oz, I don't have a brain. What do you think it would run me to get one?

Posted by: Bleyseng Aug 2 2003, 02:10 PM

I have a 73 1.7/2.0 ECU sitting on the shelf-$75. Its been tested and is a good unit

Geoff

Posted by: Doug Leggins Aug 2 2003, 03:49 PM

My 72 1.7 had a single Weber on it when I bought it. Sluggish and didn't bring much thrill. Took it off and installed dual Dellorto 40s along with a Pertronix ignitor set up and . Brought much more enjoyment to the 914 experience. Got a good performance kick and the sound of the duals sucking in air is awesome.

I've got a 72 parts car that still has the FI intact except for the fuel pump. If you decide to go FI and need parts I may have what you need. Low$ and close.

Fantastic!!! another Indiana 914.

Posted by: vsg914 Aug 2 2003, 06:02 PM

Without checking my book, I think the HolleyD3 is a 34 Idf made under license. Not much in the performance department, but will reach 35 mpg. The Dual 40's would be a better choice.

Posted by: URY914 Aug 2 2003, 06:21 PM

I had one of those Holley/Webers and found out that they don't float at all. They sink right to the bottom when you throw them in a canel behind your house.

Paul

Posted by: ! Aug 3 2003, 11:03 AM

Fifty Five of them zip tied together make a decent boat anchor.....

Posted by: redshift Aug 3 2003, 11:47 AM

what a waste of zip ties

M