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Decision time, Fuel injection or carb(s) |
srreality |
Apr 29 2016, 01:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 14-July 15 From: Colorado Member No.: 18,957 Region Association: None |
I've reassembled most of the project car I bought last fall........1973 914-4 1.7 liter. I'm in the process of restoring/rebuilding the suspension and brakes. The next big thing on the list is engine rebuild. I can't do the work myself, but have a good engine builder locally. Question is, rebuild the fuel injection (car sat in a "sealed" storage container for 8 years) or convert to Weber(s). If I'm going to convert to carbs, the engine rebuild needs to include a different cam, so good time to decide. This car will be a very nice "driver" not a show car or track car, so complete originality is not necessary. Functionality and driveability are. The thin air here in Colorado begs for more HP, but the budget doesn't allow for "wild" things. What say Forum? Spend $ on fuel injection rebuild or convert to carbs?
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jor |
Apr 29 2016, 02:05 PM
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Just happy to be here. Group: Members Posts: 183 Joined: 28-July 14 From: LA Member No.: 17,693 Region Association: Southern California |
I have carbs on my car because a prior own lost the FI. I appreciate the noise and I like the power. But if I had the FI, I'd be using the FI. In your position, I would stick with the FI. The carbs reduce your economy and give you less flexibility when driving between altitudes.
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