Carbs on a completely stock 2.0L, does it work Options

[DanT]

So there is a lot of difference of opinion.
With a totally stock 2L engine including ignition, cam etc
do carbs work effectively?
More noticeable power?
Drivability?
MPG?
Worth the hassle?

let the games begin! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/boldblue.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)

Lets hear it.

[maf914]

As usual, lot's of different opinions. So here is another. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)

I put a set of new 40 IDF's with a Facet fuel pump on a stock 2.0 and it ran fine. It had about the same power, and gas mileage, while not as good as with FI, was not bad. It still got 30+ mpg on the highway. This was a set of Webbers from CB, back when they were Claude's Buggies, with their recommended jetting for a 2.0 T4. I drove it like that for about 6 months before splitting the case and putting in a mild performance cam from Garretson, some head work, balance job and a few other mods. That did wake it up and it ran well like that for years. Oh, and it still got 30+ mpg on the highway.

When I hear stories that you can't make a stock T4 run with carbs, it makes me think that there are other issues involved. Just my opinion... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)