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Posted by: stephenaki Aug 22 2007, 10:17 PM
FNG question again. The 72 914 I just bought has a set of delorto (dellorto?) carbs versus the stock FI set up. I know nothing about these carbs other than that they are very similar to Weber carbs. I am much more familiar with HS2 and HS4 carbs on British cars.
So what is the general thought on carbs versus FI? Should I consider converting it back to FI or just keep and tune the existing carbs?
If converting back to FI, how difficult and/or expensive of a project will this be? Enquiring minds want to know.
Posted by: jr91472 Aug 22 2007, 10:28 PM
Depends on what is inside the motor. If you still have the stock cam, then the FI will run best. If you have a carb friendly (aftermarket) cam, then stick with the Dells.
How does it run now? Carbs with a stock cam can work fine, just not optimum.
Dells are great (most say they flow better than the Webers). I love mine!!
FNG question again. The 72 914 I just bought has a set of delorto (dellorto?) carbs versus the stock FI set up. I know nothing about these carbs other than that they are very similar to Weber carbs. I am much more familiar with HS2 and HS4 carbs on British cars.
So what is the general thought on carbs versus FI? Should I consider converting it back to FI or just keep and tune the existing carbs?
If converting back to FI, how difficult and/or expensive of a project will this be? Enquiring minds want to know.
Posted by: stephenaki Aug 22 2007, 10:46 PM
Good question, I have no friggin idea and I don't think the guy that I bought it from has any idea either on what cam she's got in her. I am thinking not since the previous owner (the one prior to the guy now) did work on the engine and put in 2.0 jugs.
I may just let sleeping dogs lie, at least until she shows up and I get a chance to drive her around and see how she performs.
Posted by: Eric_Ciampa Aug 22 2007, 11:09 PM
I just got a 914 running with a set of dells on mine and I am loving it. Jr is right that the stock setup will run the best with FI but I can't tell any measurable distance. I am sure you will get a good amount of opinons on both sides. This is one of those never ending debates. Just my opinion, but just make sure your system is dialed in and your car is running correctly.
Posted by: toon1 Aug 23 2007, 08:49 AM
FNG question again. The 72 914 I just bought has a set of delorto (dellorto?) carbs versus the stock FI set up. I know nothing about these carbs other than that they are very similar to Weber carbs. I am much more familiar with HS2 and HS4 carbs on British cars.
So what is the general thought on carbs versus FI? Should I consider converting it back to FI or just keep and tune the existing carbs?
If converting back to FI, how difficult and/or expensive of a project will this be? Enquiring minds want to know.
Do a search, there is soooooooooooo much info on this, it will make your head hurt.
It boils down to what you like. I am a fan of FI so that's what I have. Simlple as that
Posted by: So.Cal.914 Aug 23 2007, 09:03 AM
FI sucks, stick with the carbs. 
It boils down to what you like. I am a fan of FI so that's what I have. Simlple as that
Its so true, been discussed, some like FI and some like carbs. For FI its a nice
setup if your drive takes you to extreme changes, like altitude and temp. For
carbs, I (now this is me) have had less trouble with my webers and I like the
performance.
Posted by: Joe Ricard Aug 23 2007, 11:46 AM
Tune em and run em as they are.
or
Dump tons of money into a hole that you can't see the bottom of.
or
get some measuring tools and find out what ya got.
Then dump tons of money into it.
Posted by: jhadler Aug 23 2007, 05:44 PM
FI sucks, stick with the carbs.
Actually, carbs suck. And FI blows...
-Josh2
Posted by: TROJANMAN Aug 23 2007, 05:51 PM
FI sucks, stick with the carbs.
Actually, carbs suck. And FI blows...
-Josh2
I always that the joke was:
Cal sucks and UCLA swallows
Posted by: stephenaki Aug 28 2007, 12:50 PM
Interesting banter, don't know much about FI. I know that once my HS2 carbs on my MGs were tuned in you really didn't have to mess with them.
I will be going through some significant altitude changes when I drive back from Sicily, Italy to Stuttgart, Germany. Depending on when the car gets in, October or November, I hope the heater works!
Its getting a thorough once over at Euro sports in Virginia Beach, VA before it gets put on a ship.
I will look up tuning info on the carbs to get more info, thanks for all the replies.
Posted by: SirAndy Aug 28 2007, 01:03 PM
Oppinions
yes!
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Posted by: toon1 Aug 28 2007, 01:21 PM
Oppinions
yes!
NO!
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