Easy Carb set up, 73-2.0 Options

[N_Jay]

I am hoping to get my 914 back on the road after a LONG absence. (20+ years)

I have to drop out my 2.4 engine due to a valve problem and plan on putting back in a stock rebuilt 2.0 engine (originally D-Jetronic).
I don't trust the old FI and will only have a couple of weeks from start top finish, so I was thinking of just putting on a set of carbs as an easy fix to get it running.

My big engine has a pair of Dellorto cabs that are already a bit too big even for the 2.4, and need to be rebuilt, so again not a good solution.

I am looking at either a Dual 40 IDF setup or maybe one of the dual single barrel carb setups.

Anyone have any good suggestions. Cost is a concern, so I will probably be looking at the Chinese carbs, EMPI or Webber copies.

Thanks in advance.

[Mikey914]

Actually the D jet is more robust than many give it credit. I would check the viability of the injection before scrapping it. Carbs sound cool, but unless you have a cam for them you will more than likely not realize any hp gain. Many have went to carbs, but now these cars are actually starting to appreciate in value, they are not necessarily increasing your cars value.

Just my .02.

[N_Jay]

Actually the D jet is more robust than many give it credit. I would check the viability of the injection before scrapping it. Carbs sound cool, but unless you have a cam for them you will more than likely not realize any hp gain. Many have went to carbs, but now these cars are actually starting to appreciate in value, they are not necessarily increasing your cars value.

Just my .02.

I certainly understand. I expect to end up with FI on the 2.0 and/or good carbs on the 2.4 sometime down the road.

I am just concerted with about a 2 week window of after-work and weekend time that I will get eth engines swapped, sort out a few problems (there are always problems when a car has sat for so long) and then find I am a few working parts short of a running car when my time window slams shut.

I am not expecting any extra HP from a carb set-up on a engine with an FI cam.
Just an quick and easy way to get it on the road.

P.S. As for originality, the car has a 930 front suspension, rear hubs redrilled for 5 lugs and 911S hats and calipers. I forget is I changed the master cylinder over to the larger 911 part. (it was on the list)