First, thank you for the educational mode
I am learning well.
Jim, you're making a better and better case for getting dual Dell'Orto carburatori*. I looked around and heard nothing but good things about these guys. And i AM part Italian. It feeels right!
But a couple of things i'm worried about. If i get them used, won't i have to go through the whole rebuilding process with them? after all, they too can go bad. How much are their parts and how common are they to foul up on me?
Another thing, 36 DLRA's are two barrel carburadores * ; Is that basically why they are better on the van? Two barrels is more efficient than say, ICT models right? ; it allows for air/fuel mixture to go into each cylinder independently.
Also, my engine is from a 1974 type 4. I was under the impression that in 1974 they made 1.8 liter engines, which i thought were at 1776cc. I could, to my chagrin, have misled you to think that it's 1.7. I will get a rubbing of the engine and look in the book. Still, the 36 DLRA's should be good on 1.8 liter engines? (if not with more reason?)
I will invest if i need to in order to do it right. I hate doing something twice; and i'm planning on making my Van my truck/motor home, thus keeping it for a long time
I've found so far :
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pts/427942861.html
What kind of stuff should i be looking if i, say, decide to indulge my Volkswagen in the Italian carburetor trade? As in, what questions should i ask the carb sellers? (what size engine? how old they are?) What kind of manifold/ air cleaner / type 4 linkages?
If i do buy linkages, what kind would be the best for the Van?
And do not worry, my mechanic won't allow me to put a progressive Webber on my T4. Seriously, i actually had one, and i pretty much gave it away. He recommended the 34 Solexes by CB performance. He's been doing this since the beginning of time, so i trust him. But he likes to keep things simple. Which is why i'm asking you guys :)
Cheers, and thanks for the help everybody!!
*haha, italian and spanish!
i can't believe you were so close!!!! For all that it counts, having so much power that you broke your axle is kinda cool