another plus to carbs is that they can be worked on by ANYONE with basic knowledge in n/a engines.
I am an exception to that--I have "basic knowledge" in at least some naturally-aspirated engines, and I don't know squat about carbs.
no one can say "carbs suck" or "fi is crap" beause it all depends on the situation.
But they
do suck--that's how they work! Of course, in that case FI blows rather than sucking...
I won't tell you what to do with your 914, but I wouldn't put carbs on mine.
--DD