What can I do...

[Phil303]

...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

[Madone_si]

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

[Neaty]

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

[tomo320]

happy xmas mate, is your car carb or fuel injected?

[Phil303]

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!

[tomo320]

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

[Neaty]

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