[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] [New Search]
Well, it depends upon what you want... Fuel injection cannot be beat when it
comes to gas mileage and maximum engine output at all times. If you are keeping
your engine stock (which is what it sounds like) I would highly recommend
staying with the FI.
I am not an engine expert, just a backyard mechanic, but here's an idea of the
changes based upon my conversion to carbs (performed by a professional):
New carbs, linkage AND intake manifolds -- $$!!
New fuel pump, either mechanical or electric (FI pump provides way too much
pressure for carbs and I would not recommend putting all your trust in a
pressure regulator)
Cleaning up the wiring to disable FI functions and prevent a fire (trust me
here, I know...!)
Loss of performance over entire RPM range (carbs, generally, work best in
a certain RPM range while FI works best over the entire RPM range)
Loss of MPG
Harder cold starting, especially if you live in a northern region
Worse emissions (this may affect you depending upon state and local laws)
When you think about all of the work and costs involved you are better off
staying with the FI. Although I have a screamer 2.0L engine in my Type III
using 34mm dual Dell's I am *seriously* considering an after-market FI system to
help me gain more hp and better MPG. It's just coming up with the money...
Toby Erkson
modified '72 Squareback 2.0L
stock '75 Porsche 914
______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________
Subject: Faulty injection system
Author: type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE
Date: 10/15/96 4:36 PM
Help!!!!
I Have a 1972 vw beetley. yes i know its not a type
iii but it does have type III power, in the form of a 1600i
engine.The trouble is the "i" bit is broken and as a result
she does not work at all!!
What can i do? Would it be cheaper to replace the injection
unit with carbs or fix the problem, which is apparently a
sensor relay fault?
Any help at all will be greatly appreciated
Mark.