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Date:         Thu, 9 Apr 1998 17:43:40 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw <JordanVw@AOL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw <JordanVw@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Jest throw on one of dem carbomataters
Comments: To: KENWILFY@aol.com, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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In a message dated 98-04-09 10:36:17 EDT, KENWILFY@AOL.COM writes:


<<  Actually there was just a thread about this last
 month.  I wouldn't do it though.  Makes mpg go down, and the probability that
 you will not be able to make it through smog (emissions) tests go up.  Fixing
 your FI setup is the easiest and best way to go as far as I am concerned. >>


keep your van FI... carbs, especially dual carbs are a PITA..  your van was
designed to be FI, and FI is a whole lot more reliable than carbs, in my
opinion.


chris
(currently working on a '74 bus w/ the dual 32-34 PSDIT solex carbs.
(PDSIT stands for Pretty Damn Sh*tty, I Think)
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