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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Switching to a carburetor on a '74 1.8

Posted by: electrolime Dec 5 2005, 02:37 PM

Hey, I'm fairly new to the 914 community. I just purchased a weber progressive carburetor for my 914. What all am I going to need to do to switch over from the fuel injection. All help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks
-Pat

Posted by: sj914 Dec 5 2005, 02:40 PM

You'll need a low pressure, fuel pump.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Dec 5 2005, 02:48 PM

Hey! I get to be the first one to tell you! You'll be sorry. Trust me, it's a BIG step backwards. While dual carbs can be made to work, especially with a cam change, the Pinto carb you've selected is a known turkey. It will NEVER run well, no matter what you do. The Cap'n

Posted by: rjames Dec 5 2005, 03:08 PM

I'd be interested in buying some of your FI stuff should you go ahead with the install though....

(throttle position sensor, throttle body and injectors -if they are any good, to name a few)

Posted by: bd1308 Dec 5 2005, 03:57 PM

I beg you, please don't do it.....

I did it on my 1.7, and it sucks real bad.

teh runners dont get warm enough

runs lean->ok->lean->really lean->ok->lean->lean->

DONT DO IT!

I've done the conversion myself and there is no benefit!

Seriously reconsider...
b

Posted by: markb Dec 5 2005, 05:03 PM

I holed a piston with one of those, when it leaned out on me.

DON'T DO IT!

Take the carb back & get a refund. Spend the money fixing the FI.

Posted by: SirAndy Dec 5 2005, 05:16 PM

QUOTE (Cap'n Krusty @ Dec 5 2005, 01:48 PM)
Hey! I get to be the first one to tell you! You'll be sorry. Trust me, it's a BIG step backwards. While dual carbs can be made to work, especially with a cam change, the Pinto carb you've selected is a known turkey. It will NEVER run well, no matter what you do.

with the krusty one ...

fix your FI and you'll be *much* happier ...
Andy

Posted by: pfierb Dec 5 2005, 06:36 PM

Listen to them.... from one who had carbs on my car and now has the FI back on.

Posted by: Joe Sharp Dec 5 2005, 06:53 PM

Ah Don't listen to anyone but yourself. But as far as I'm conserned, the least you should do for a carbed motor is this. Oh yeah its only about $800.00.
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

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Posted by: bottomend Dec 6 2005, 04:59 AM

Those are Kadrons, right? they'll work nicely on your engine and a set is around $450. But you should try to get the F.I working . It really is better.