 1975 1.8 with OLLLLD FI, Carbs or ??? |
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| 19144jt |
 Jun 17 2009, 06:30 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 176 Joined: 19-September 05 From: Grass Valley, CA Member No.: 4,829  |
Got a 1975 914 1.8 that I am starting to restore with some updates (chrome bumpers etc.). The fuel injection still works for the most part but I have already got hot start problems and eventually want to do a big bore and maybe a performance cam. Weber carbs direct sells a dual Weber 40 idf kit complete for $640.
I'd like to hear the pros and cons of converting to the dual carbs. Tell me what you think guys! JT |
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| Cupomeat |
Jun 18 2009, 02:27 PM
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missing my NY 914 in VA Group: Members Posts: 1,336 Joined: 26-November 07 From: Oakton VA Member No.: 8,376 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I am a big fan of sticking with the FI, especially the L-Jet, for a close to stock T4 motor.
You'll have a smooth running engine, with very little maintenance and great gas mileage and longevity of the engine. You'll find that the carbs will need more adjustment than you'd expect and the gas mileage is never as good as FI. (This doesn't get into the CA laws, nor the cam issues that have already been brought up). The L-Jet will work fine with 96mm bore pistons, BTW. It is air flow dependant for the most part, so it compensates very well. Find and fix the problem and you'll be happier in the long run. And, I know, they don't look as cool as with Webers. |
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19144jt 1975 1.8 with OLLLLD FI Jun 17 2009, 06:30 PM
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Got a 1975 914 1.8 that I am starting to restore ... Jun 17 2009, 06:52 PM MBowman325 Hot start issues are typically unrelated to FI. Yo... Jun 18 2009, 12:14 PM
19144jt
Hot start issues are typically unrelated to FI. Y... Jun 18 2009, 01:27 PM jmill Cons - you live in California. Carbs don't pa... Jun 18 2009, 01:50 PM neil30076
Cons - you live in California. Carbs don't p... Jun 18 2009, 02:59 PM Marty Yeoman Fix your L-Jet.
You'll be happier in the long ... Jun 18 2009, 02:43 PM gasman The cold start valve and thermoswitch don't co... Jun 18 2009, 04:38 PM Bartlett 914
The cold start valve and thermoswitch don't c... Jun 18 2009, 04:58 PM r_towle Hot start is ignition and fuel related from what I... Jun 18 2009, 05:08 PM jkeyzer If you know carbs and are willing to deal with set... Jun 18 2009, 05:37 PM |
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