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| JimFitz33 |
 Feb 2 2015, 01:08 PM
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Hey Guys,
I'm about 6 months into searching and researching these cars(914) and from what I gather...they were designed for fuel injection and should have fuel injection to work properly. I've read the warnings of poor engine runnings and bad gas mileage and all...but I still see SO many great cars that I've passed up because they are carbed. Can someone give me a little context in how to think about this stuff? I'm not a gear head and don't have enough knowledge to know why and why not. Anybody? I know what George at Auto Atlanta thinks....what about the rest of you guys? I'm a newbie and need your sage advice. Thoughts guys? Thanks for any clarity or perspective. Jim |
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| Rand |
Feb 2 2015, 01:59 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
More power than FI would support? That has to be the dumbest statement ever. (General terms Colin. I get Djet doesn't turn your crank.) Ok, this is why this topic is so heated. Buy a modern carbureted car because all large motors require them today. Good luck with that.
I love carbs. I love FI. The engine has to be built for it. What cam? Build a motor for carbs and you'll get great performance. Just don't slap carbs on a stock engine. Look at aftermarket FI and get all the benefits of modern technology. Your cold starts and altitude changes will thank you. |
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JimFitz33 Carbs...or Fuel Injection? Feb 2 2015, 01:08 PM
colingreene I like my carbs, they offer more performance and w... Feb 2 2015, 01:53 PM 9146986 Poorly matched carbs, worn out carbs, or poorly co... Feb 2 2015, 02:12 PM Dave_Darling It also comes down to what the guy (or gal!) w... Feb 2 2015, 02:38 PM struckn I wouldn't pass on a nice 914 with a solid bod... Feb 2 2015, 02:55 PM r_towle carbs rock, FI is best....
If you find a car you ... Feb 2 2015, 03:01 PM colingreene Fine Rand, More power than the factory injection w... Feb 2 2015, 03:19 PM
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Fine Rand, More power than the factory injection ... Feb 2 2015, 04:05 PM thelogo I'm all about using d+jets on stock cam motors... Feb 2 2015, 03:31 PM somd914 Everyone has their opinion here...
Even the carb ... Feb 2 2015, 08:52 PM thelogo Anyway, the big ticket item is rust. Find a good ... Feb 2 2015, 09:50 PM PanelBilly Should we ban the carb vs FI debate?
It messes w... Feb 2 2015, 10:03 PM somd914
Should we ban the carb vs FI debate?
It messes ... Feb 3 2015, 06:07 AM BeatNavy
Should we ban the carb vs FI debate?
It messes... Feb 3 2015, 07:37 AM thelogo :beer3: honestly d,jet looks like a rat's nest... Feb 2 2015, 10:04 PM damesandhotrods
:beer3: honestly d,jet looks like a rat's nes... Feb 3 2015, 12:17 AM SirAndy Carbs suck ... :D
FI = better gas mileage, mor... Feb 2 2015, 10:24 PM Woody
Carbs suck ... :D
FI = better gas mileage, mo... Feb 3 2015, 07:25 AM Mark Henry
Carbs suck ... :D
FI = better gas mileage, mo... Feb 3 2015, 07:38 AM messix just buy the least rusty, most complete, cleanest ... Feb 2 2015, 11:01 PM Claus Graf When buying a 914 the most important issue is rust... Feb 3 2015, 07:12 AM ripper911 Look for a car with carbs that look like this.
ht... Feb 3 2015, 07:25 AM funk I think all the old -6 engines says it all. like t... Feb 3 2015, 07:56 AM stugray
I think all the old -6 engines says it all. like ... Feb 3 2015, 08:23 AM Dave_Darling
I think all the old -6 engines says it all. like ... Feb 3 2015, 12:33 PM Hiptobesquare
Hey Guys,
I'm about 6 months into searching a... Feb 3 2015, 10:50 AM rgolia My 914 has about 140,000 miles on it..all of which... Feb 3 2015, 02:19 PM monkeyboy If you are starting from scratch on the intake, af... Feb 4 2015, 09:36 AM Mueller
If you are starting from scratch on the intake, a... Feb 4 2015, 02:39 PM somd914
If you are starting from scratch on the intake, a... Feb 6 2015, 07:31 AM monkeyboy
If you are starting from scratch on the intake, ... Feb 6 2015, 09:52 AM Dave_Darling Stock FI is from the 60s at the latest--there were... Feb 4 2015, 02:29 PM monkeyboy I am running a Microsquirt setup based on the stoc... Feb 4 2015, 02:47 PM Mueller
I am running a Microsquirt setup based on the sto... Feb 4 2015, 03:04 PM monkeyboy
I am running a Microsquirt setup based on the st... Feb 4 2015, 04:47 PM Mueller
No it doesn't but I was looking for simplic... Feb 6 2015, 09:34 AM ClayPerrine
No it doesn't but I was looking for simplicit... Feb 7 2015, 08:19 AM naro914 So let me relay a recent experience:
Huey has been... Feb 4 2015, 04:38 PM oldschool Just remember...it's who you know :evilgrin: Feb 6 2015, 10:54 PM struckn One thing that needs to be remembered is that if y... Feb 7 2015, 10:00 AM Dave_Darling A 914 engine with a stock FI cam can be made to ru... Feb 7 2015, 12:26 PM Dmidco914 my question is; when changing to carbs, what other... May 27 2020, 06:28 PM thelogo
my question is; when changing to carbs, what othe... May 29 2020, 01:57 AM Mark Henry First thing is to determine if you have a sound en... May 28 2020, 06:10 AM 914 Ranch I personally am a fan of carburetion. That being s... May 29 2020, 01:19 AM |
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