Weber Progressive 1.7 lag question |
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Weber Progressive 1.7 lag question |
Stuie |
Aug 20 2006, 03:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 19-August 06 From: Arlington, Texas Member No.: 6,688 |
I have a '70 1.7L with a single Weber 2bbl.
My Pop has a screamin car which smokes the tires in 2nd or 3rd immidiately when the pedal is depressed and was a 1.8L once but is bigger now with dual Dell's. I know this engine is not gonna do that but, I feel the time lag between gas pedal to response is too long on this engine. My guess is the intake manifold tube length is resposible for the lag. Does that sound right? Is it the way it is supposed to be or could there be something out of tune? Right now I am just looking for a crisp response, the power mods will be later when I can afford it. Is the dual carb setup quicker reaction? If that's the issue, which size duals would work with the 1.7L I have now and whatever the engine can be upgraded to later and still work well? Appreciate the advice! Stu |
SirAndy |
Aug 20 2006, 04:35 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,971 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I have a '70 1.7L with a single Weber 2bbl. the single carbs were about the worst aftermarket "upgrade" that was ever sold for the 914 ... those motors were never intended to be run by a single carb and tuning them even close to "right" is a nightmare. that is, even in "prefect" condition of all parts involved ... whoever slapped that "upgrade" onto your car needs to be (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dead horse.gif) now, that we got that out of the way, i suggest you drive it the way it is until you have the means to upgrade to a set of dual webers or go back to the original d-jet or tinker with an aftermarket FI-system ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy |
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