Phil, One big problem for you is that the 1600 engine hardly lives and exists anywhere. It was only sold in various European markets (not including Norway, I've never seen it here) and never made it to the USA. The last 1600 cc'd bus there was 1971. If the heads and intake ports on your 1600 is identical to a Bug's heads, then you should be able to go the Bug route, maybe the type3 squareback if the Bug parts get too tall. It seems that there are several knowledgeable VW stores in the UK, I guess you should have a chat with some of them. PerL 87 Syncro 112i Phil Marston wrote: > Hi All, > Thinking of converting my single carb set-up to a twin weber version. Just > wondered if anybody knew what fits and what doesn't. I don't want to modify > the engine hatch cover if at all possible. The engine has just been rebuilt > with unleaded twin port heads, new barrels & pistons, bearings etc... In > fact I'm still running it in. > Favourite choice at the moment is the weber dual 34 ICT setup. > At present the engine is completely standard apart from an 009 distributor > with pertronix ignition. I also intend to fabricate a better flowing > exhaust system whilst retaining the standard heat exchangers (I want to stay > warm). The exhaust will happen when the weather is a bit warmer, the carbs > could be added at the same time or earlier. > Just thinking about what is best before I spend my hard earned cash. > Thanks in advance > Phil > T25 - Still warm but too slow. |
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