carbs

[alonso]

does a double carb set up really make a difference on a 73 2.0. thanks

[neilca]

Yes. But don't forget the exhaust and ignition system. The combination can gain around 30 hp.
neil

[tmk]

You will also need the proper cam. Don't go to big with the carbs. 40 mm is more than enough.

[Joe Bob]

Just throwing on carbs will not make a difference. As TMK said, you need to do a botom end modification before you will notice ANY difference.

There is TONS of posts on the subject. Check the archives on the 914 Renegade site, click on Forum... www.dgi.net/914 ... and the www.rennlist.org ... site. If you can't find them let me know....

[JP Noonan]

A stock motor with a properly working FI will give more horse power in a usable range than the same motor with carbs.

Replacing a fouled FI with a properly set up carb, extractor exhaust, and proper timing, may give some power but it will most likely be a trade off. A loss of low end torque with a gain in higher RPM horsepower.

A 2.0L with duel carbs, a high performance carb only cam, headers, ignition will maybe give 20 horsepower.

IMHO:

If you have a stock motor, fix the FI...Unless the parts needed (important to find out what EXACTLY is wrong, many people fall into the trap of replacing parts they THINK are bad, a few hundred dollars later they have the same problem, curse FI and buy carbs) cost more than a carbs set-up, after tuning that comes to $500-$700.

If you are rebuilding the motor (i.e. the case is split and you are replaceing the cam) and emissions aren't a concern then there is some power to be gained by carbs, cam, exhaust, and larger displacement.

There is no free lunch, more hosepower means lower MPG, harder running cold, and a lower engine life.

just my .02 but then again I'm not try to sell you anything (like a nice new shiny set of carbs)