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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera
As a 49 year member in PCA, I have seen many guys put carbs on a 911, from factory Webbers, PMS or a 4 barrel. Not a single one drove for beans. Carbs work OK at wide open throttle. That is about it.
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I'm sorry Glen, but that's just nonsense. I cannot believe that in your 49 years around these cars that you have never met anyone who could make carbs work. When set up properly few systems work as well. I know a number of people who, as a matter of fact, gave up on modern EFI systems and substituted carbs. Their cars never ran better and they were never happier. I've lost track of the number of cars and motorcycles I've owned that rely on carburetors (I still own three motorcycles that do). They all ran superbly under all conditions, varying weather conditions, altitudes, from idle to part throttle to full throttle, hard acceleration and cornering - everywhere. They are a damn good intake system, very well proven, extremely flexible and adaptable.
But, well, putting a Holly four barrel on one of our motors, while it no doubt could be made to work, is right up there with an LS or Subaru motor swap. Definitely considered blasphemy in our circles. I bet a used set of Webers and manifolds would prove to be cheaper anyway.