Which carb?

[calibay]

Can anyone recommend me a carb for my 1641 I'm building. I'm torn between single carb or twin. I'm running twin port heads. Also should I get electric choke?


Vw heritage do a nice kit but don't know much about it

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_EMPI-34-EPC-carb-kit-T1-2-TP-10-AC1297411_act_shop.product_pID_209767_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=4&crumbStartRow=61" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Or a standard one like this from empi

http://www.justkampers.com/vw-t2-bay-window-parts/t2-bay-engine-parts/carburetor-manifolds-rebuild-kits/113-129-031-k-carburettor-34-pict-3.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[mister]

I bought these genuine webers for my 1641, the difference from stock is noticeable especially on hills, more mid range power. Seems to be quite a common upgrade. Glad I did I it.

http://www.dellorto.co.uk/merchandise/products_details.asp?PartNo=T1%20ICT%20kit&CategoryID=12&PartsectionID=115" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I drive my bus all year round and dont think there is a need for a choke, just need to warm up for a couple of minutes before you pull off.

 

[Tristan71]

I've got a pair of 36idf on my 1600 and still get 30 mpg on a run

 

[jonboylaw]

36 DRLAs and Megajolt seem to work well together. Mind you I am running a 1955cc engine

Single carb, easy to set up and tune, but get a refurbed German Solex.

Else for a lot more expense... Twin carbs...




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[calibay]

Thanks guys, I'd like to run single carb if possible, what about the empi ones, I see that they have taken over weber?!?

 

[Tristan71]

As far as I know they are poor reproductions try a progressive ??

 

[Alex VW Heritage]

The new standard carbs available are not great to be honest, they work but could be better, I would try and get yours refurbed or go for a set of twin 34's just make sure you fit a balance pipe if you do as it makes them run much better.

 

[calibay]

Thanks guys, so if I try and get hold of an Original one, which would be the best one to aims for, I'll have a look on ebay

 

[calibay]

I was looking at a solex 34 pict 3. Would this work well? I've been reading that these suit twin port engines quite well