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rtalich
post Sep 28 2006, 03:14 PM
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I'm just about to purchase the 40mm Webers that are listed in the FS section. They are off of VW. The add says they were installed on a VW. Besides the intake being different, are they virtually the same carb you can buy for the 914? Any differences I need to know about?

Also, will the intakes that just went for sale bolt on?

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post Sep 28 2006, 03:15 PM
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post Sep 28 2006, 06:43 PM
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What year is your car? What size engine? What size engine did the carbs come from?
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post Sep 28 2006, 07:18 PM
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Its a '74 2.0L...
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post Sep 28 2006, 07:21 PM
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Didn't see the ad, but all IDF's are basically the same. They've changed were they make them, but the basic carb is the same.

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post Sep 28 2006, 07:40 PM
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Rob, I don't think you could go wrong with your idea to get the carbs and the intakes listed separately. The number of holes on the intakes vary between the year model I think. I'm not sure of your car's intake config but I'm sure a drill press can remedy any problem. You would stilll need the linkage between the carbs. It's a long aluminum bar with adjustable fittings on the ends. Easy enough to find here or on ebay.
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post Sep 28 2006, 07:51 PM
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The carbs will be fine, it's the manifolds that might not work. But manifolds are cheap.
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post Sep 28 2006, 08:15 PM
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This cross bar could work. I see the linkage with heim joints are attached to the carb in the FS section.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-BUGPACK-...1QQcmdZViewItem

and these intakes would definitely work.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-WEBER-ID...1QQcmdZViewItem
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post Sep 28 2006, 10:33 PM
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CB performance makes an OK linkage.
I have no idea who made my linkage butit mounts to the case and pivots there with reach rodsgoing ot to the carbs.
Very little slop. I need to have a machinist make me a couple more.
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post Sep 28 2006, 10:50 PM
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The manifolds will work with your 2.0 L and the carbs.
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post Sep 29 2006, 08:51 AM
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If you are looking to ditch the FI for carbs, why? I saw your car this week and I thought it was running good?

Carbs work only if you switch out the cam to a carb cam otherwise stay with the FI as its more hp/torque than if you switch to carbs.
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post Sep 29 2006, 09:10 AM
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how the carbs are configured is crucial. venturi size, newmerous #s for jetting. if you have to start guessing, buying, changing items, buying a syncronometer (you WILL need one), a good low pressure rotary fuel pump, a manual to help you thru the install, assorted fuel lines, some sort of breather box setup/case venting, potential rebuilds(they are used)... you'll get frustrated in a hurry. first time out of the blocks dialing in the carbs is quite the adventure. if your djet works well, save the money. ps, the cb setup does not include a throttle cable holder. be prepared to fab something up.

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post Sep 29 2006, 11:13 AM
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QUOTE(Bleyseng @ Sep 29 2006, 07:51 AM) *

If you are looking to ditch the FI for carbs, why? I saw your car this week and I thought it was running good?

Carbs work only if you switch out the cam to a carb cam otherwise stay with the FI as its more hp/torque than if you switch to carbs.



I'm keeping my setup as is for now... Eventually I'd like to put the carbs on or maybe start build a new motor.
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post Sep 29 2006, 02:25 PM
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QUOTE(rtalich @ Sep 29 2006, 10:13 AM) *

QUOTE(Bleyseng @ Sep 29 2006, 07:51 AM) *

If you are looking to ditch the FI for carbs, why? I saw your car this week and I thought it was running good?

Carbs work only if you switch out the cam to a carb cam otherwise stay with the FI as its more hp/torque than if you switch to carbs.



I'm keeping my setup as is for now... Eventually I'd like to put the carbs on or maybe start build a new motor.


for a new motor I'd suggest either a McMark 2056cc 125hp drop in or a Jake engine kit -2056 or 2270.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=42456

http://www.type4store.com


For resale, stock cars lose about $500-1000 off their value if they don't have FI. Put it in a box when you switch.
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