Noise level comparison between a FI and carb engine Options

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So there is a very significant noise difference between my 1.7 FM my car and the 2 L that I just drove down from Oregon. I know the cars are not identical so it’s not a complete apples to apples but the car with the carbs is significantly louder under pretty much all conditions.

I would expect an increased level of noise because unlike the FI system and the carbs are more open to the environment via the two air filters and how they’re mounted, just curious if that’s consistent with other people’s experiences?

Thanks and happy Saturday all!

[JeffBowlsby]

I have owned and driven daily several 2.0's over the last 20+ years, all with the FI intact. The FI has never been a 'reliability' issue as suggested, so that is no argument at all. Have spent very little time even maintaining the FI, much less having any issues with it, its very reliable.

A /6 with original carbs can be an iconic experience - so carbs in their rightful place are a cool 'feature'.

If carbs are one's preferred solution, then there is no issue. But they cannot be justified as 'being more reliable', their technology is far more antique than any FI on the planet.

[jdamiano]

I have owned and driven daily several 2.0's over the last 20+ years, all with the FI intact. The FI has never been a 'reliability' issue as suggested, so that is no argument at all. Have spent very little time even maintaining the FI, much less having any issues with it, its very reliable.

A /6 with original carbs can be an iconic experience - so carbs in their rightful place are a cool 'feature'.

If carbs are one's preferred solution, then there is no issue. But they cannot be justified as 'being more reliable', their technology is far more antique than any FI on the planet.

My point isn’t that carb technology is better. It’s that anything as technical as 914 FI that is 40+ years old becomes unreliable. My carbs and distributor are only a couple years old. If I could travel back in time and buy a new 914 I would want it equipped with FI. Your the FI guru so your experience is not typical. For the usual wrench like me new carbs and a new distributor would be a great option and in my opinion the best option. LE or concourse cars excluded.