Printable Version of Topic

Posted by: rtalich Sep 28 2006, 03:14 PM

I'm just about to purchase the 40mm Webers that are listed in the FS section. They are off of VW. The add says they were installed on a VW. Besides the intake being different, are they virtually the same carb you can buy for the 914? Any differences I need to know about?

Also, will the intakes that just went for sale bolt on?

Thanks,
Rob

Posted by: rtalich Sep 28 2006, 03:15 PM

bump

Posted by: Thack Sep 28 2006, 06:43 PM

What year is your car? What size engine? What size engine did the carbs come from?

Posted by: rtalich Sep 28 2006, 07:18 PM

Its a '74 2.0L...

Posted by: Matt Romanowski Sep 28 2006, 07:21 PM

Didn't see the ad, but all IDF's are basically the same. They've changed were they make them, but the basic carb is the same.

Matt

Posted by: Thack Sep 28 2006, 07:40 PM

Rob, I don't think you could go wrong with your idea to get the carbs and the intakes listed separately. The number of holes on the intakes vary between the year model I think. I'm not sure of your car's intake config but I'm sure a drill press can remedy any problem. You would stilll need the linkage between the carbs. It's a long aluminum bar with adjustable fittings on the ends. Easy enough to find here or on ebay.

Posted by: McMark Sep 28 2006, 07:51 PM

The carbs will be fine, it's the manifolds that might not work. But manifolds are cheap.

Posted by: Thack Sep 28 2006, 08:15 PM

This cross bar could work. I see the linkage with heim joints are attached to the carb in the FS section.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-BUGPACK-TYPE-3-WEBER-DCNF-CARB-LINKAGE-KIT- NEW_W0QQitemZ2477553927QQihZ005QQcategoryZ33551QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZView
Item

and these intakes would definitely work.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-WEBER-IDF-DELLORTO-DRLA-914-TYPE-4-INTAKE-MANIFOLDS_W0QQitemZ150038921520QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6755QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Posted by: Joe Ricard Sep 28 2006, 10:33 PM

CB performance makes an OK linkage.
I have no idea who made my linkage butit mounts to the case and pivots there with reach rodsgoing ot to the carbs.
Very little slop. I need to have a machinist make me a couple more.

Posted by: So.Cal.914 Sep 28 2006, 10:50 PM

The manifolds will work with your 2.0 L and the carbs.

Posted by: Bleyseng Sep 29 2006, 08:51 AM

If you are looking to ditch the FI for carbs, why? I saw your car this week and I thought it was running good?

Carbs work only if you switch out the cam to a carb cam otherwise stay with the FI as its more hp/torque than if you switch to carbs.

Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 29 2006, 09:10 AM

how the carbs are configured is crucial. venturi size, newmerous #s for jetting. if you have to start guessing, buying, changing items, buying a syncronometer (you WILL need one), a good low pressure rotary fuel pump, a manual to help you thru the install, assorted fuel lines, some sort of breather box setup/case venting, potential rebuilds(they are used)... you'll get frustrated in a hurry. first time out of the blocks dialing in the carbs is quite the adventure. if your djet works well, save the money. ps, the cb setup does not include a throttle cable holder. be prepared to fab something up.

k

Posted by: rtalich Sep 29 2006, 11:13 AM

I'm keeping my setup as is for now... Eventually I'd like to put the carbs on or maybe start build a new motor.

Posted by: Bleyseng Sep 29 2006, 02:25 PM

for a new motor I'd suggest either a McMark 2056cc 125hp drop in or a Jake engine kit -2056 or 2270.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=42456

http://www.type4store.com


For resale, stock cars lose about $500-1000 off their value if they don't have FI. Put it in a box when you switch.