Date:         Thu, 27 Jan 2000 17:31:13 EST
Reply-To:     kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Adding twin carbs to 1600 aircooled
Comments: To: pmarston@INSTECH.CO.UK

Phil;
        Sounds like you are on the right track. You carb choices will
probably be well matched for your truck. They would provide good power at
the lower RPMs where you want it. Be warned that they MIGHT drop of at
higher RPMs. This should not be a problem for a daily driver. Smaller
diameter exhaust pipes will keep the power curve low.
         I have two 40mm dual throat Webers on my 1600 356. The power
band on this setup is in the upper RPMs which can be tricky as a daily
driver. I have recently done some tuning to the induction system to lower
the power curve to a more usable range.

Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<Kernersville,NC>86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe
For Sale: 61 AustinHealey Sprite(not Bugeye);Daily driver $2500

On Thu, 27 Jan 2000 16:21:10 -0000 Phil Marston <pmarston@INSTECH.CO.UK>
writes:
>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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