Removing fuel injection and going back to carbs. is like going back
to heating your house with a fire!   Forget it! fix the fuel injection!

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
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On Thu, 21 Aug 2003, Bergin, Richard wrote:

> >       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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