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Date:         Thu, 21 Aug 2003 15:57:50 -0700
Reply-To:     "Bergin, Richard" <bergin@MARSHALL.USC.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Bergin, Richard" <bergin@MARSHALL.USC.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Dual Webbers on a 2.1 water cooler
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> I recently learned that kits are available for mounting dual Webbers (CB Performance was Claude's Buggies). http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=493 They tend to include manifolds, linkage, two carbs, f($600). Fuel pump and distributor are another ($150). I have been told various stories on performance. > > 1. Mechanic (a) I have never done a water cooler conversion, but the air-cooled engines in vans, bugs and older porches have seen a 20% improvement in mileage and 20-30% in power. Mind you this guy is very conservative wit his claims. > > 2. Mechanic (b) stated a little bit more power, but the mileage goes down the toilet. > > 3 Mechanic (c) use the 40m Carbs, the reason the mileage goes down is due the extra power causing the driver to drive more aggressively. "Having too much fun" > > 4. Mechanic (d) who also sells the parts. Yes the power and mileage go way up, especially the power. > > > 5. Claude's Buggies power about 10-15% and mileage usually down, but depends on how you drive. > > > Does anybody have any experiences with these conversion on water cooled vans?


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