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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Phil303 on 24 December 2005, 14:39

Title: What can I do...
Post by: Phil303 on 24 December 2005, 14:39
...to get a bit more life out of my engine - 1.8 8v  1989 Cab.

I want try and keep it as relatively simple as possible and avoid complete engine swaps or 16v conversions (at least for now). A friend suggested a Twin Webber Carb set-up and a new cam for starters. Has anyone done this or similar, and is it worth the effort?

Thanks,

Phil
Title: Re: What can I do...
Post by: Madone_si on 24 December 2005, 15:16
Hi Phil,

I'll be interested to find out on the Twin Webber carb set-up as well. I may give C&R Enterprises a call in the new year and see what they say on upgrades.

Si

Title: Re: What can I do...
Post by: Neaty on 24 December 2005, 20:58
i wouldnt bother with webers due to fuel economy and the fact that its going from injection to carbs! but what about a bigger throttle body and a high lift cam, the 2.2 audi throttle body fits i am led to believe
Title: Re: What can I do...
Post by: tomo320 on 26 December 2005, 00:09
happy xmas mate, is your car carb or fuel injected?
Title: Re: What can I do...
Post by: Phil303 on 26 December 2005, 13:23
It's a carb. The auto-choke went at about 160,000 miles so I've now got the manual choke conversion.

Oh yeah, happy xmas y'all!
Title: Re: What can I do...
Post by: tomo320 on 28 December 2005, 00:36
he might have meant twin choke weber mate, if your cars workin ok now not worth effort and money unless you gonna do new engine like
Title: Re: What can I do...
Post by: Neaty on 06 January 2006, 16:25
Sorry my mistake, i thought ur cab was injection.

Its just getting hold of webers that is difficult, and even more so the manifold! But if you do it then keep us posted as i for one would be interested as to how it went. I was toying with the idea of twin 40's on my 1.6 driver a year or so ago