Riley 0 Posted September 8, 2005 anyone on here running one? :? dont think ive seen any? i keep having dangerous thoughts about 1.816v c's converted to 2.0 16v on carbs :evil: neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RW1 0 Posted September 8, 2005 Yes, have seen a 16v on 4 carbs. GTinters about 4 years ago. Shifted very well in the sprints. Noisey are they were on the front of the engine and I seem to remember they weren't "filtered", just straight short throats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted September 8, 2005 saw a red 16v at E38 running carbs.. asked the guy to fire it up, sounded mental! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted September 8, 2005 they weren't "filtered". mmmm,not something id do,not running filters! suppose the c is considered more of an easy cruiser than the golfs? (as welll as having a bit of 'go') so carbs arent the best choice for a lot of people for a daily driver? theres a lot of crap spoken about them though,like keep needing them setting up... thats a load of crap,unless the carbs are tired or have worn spindles etc. and the tickover in the mk1 used to be bang on 1k at all times hot or cold,ran really well. no one on here running em then? they actually make life so much easier i think :lol: neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
logicaltuning 0 Posted September 8, 2005 i'd love carbs on my 2.0 16v either that or a tdi conversion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted September 8, 2005 i'd love carbs on my 2.0 16v you know it makes sense m8 8) few days ago,a m8 took me out in his 240ish bhp mk2 escort running twin 48's. we always go up on a disused industrial estate,there really is no better feeling,really close gearing and barking mad. the noise,everything. none of this turbo business :pukeright: click bilder/video's for some carb/t-body action notice the escort cossie in there? didnt it sound well? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted September 8, 2005 anyone on here running one? :? dont think ive seen any? i keep having dangerous thoughts about 1.816v c's converted to 2.0 16v on carbs :evil: neil. Don't think it's a great idea really, you can't beat a fully mappable fuel and ignition system and carbs cost a lot to set up as there's few people who know what they're doing. If you wan't the most poke from a 2.016v then either look for a stand alone ECU system or a re-mapped ABF ECU (mk3 golf/ibiza) or ultimately throttle bodies and a stand alone ECU, this will give you optimum torque through the rev range. You'll also get crap fuel economy from carbs and probably suffer running problems in the winter weather. The main benefit is having 'something a bit different'. David. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted September 8, 2005 not something im gonna be doing,too much other stuff goin on at the mo...im tryna convert you lot :lol: the mk1 cost me £70 to have set up,just the once and it never gave me a single problem. that was running the original kr ecu too! as for fuel economy,it did an average of maybe 120-150 miles to £20 quids worth depending on the right foot,and it was faster than the g60 which is a heavier car i know :wink: vid of it ticking over,bang on a grand 8) *note,no filters,as i ripped the engine out just after this* :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted September 8, 2005 anyone checked out the berg cup vids? i cant stop watching em! am i not converting you guys? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted September 9, 2005 It's worth doing a search on this as not long ago i put up some good pics of just such a mod! Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted September 9, 2005 Had twin 40DCOE carbs on my MKII Escort with a stageIII head and loads more, great carbs if set up correctly! Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sc0rian 0 Posted September 9, 2005 that mk1 sounds mean as fook! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted September 9, 2005 cheers,it did m8. 8) done a search,lot of people asking but not many actually doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted September 9, 2005 There is a guy that goes to No-rice that has put carbs on his 16 valver, it sounds awsome and the look under the engine bay draws a crowd. Seems he did the work himself as is a land rover tech and pinched the bits from work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted September 9, 2005 cool. 8) i really miss the responsivness and noise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 9, 2005 My bro has twin carbs on his Rocco 16v?? He got the engine from an Audi 80 sport (6A engine code i think) which is the 2.0 150bhp one. He had to ditch all the Audi fuel injection, and thought about trying to install Golf 16v stuff. But i think he was swayed by the sheer noise carbs make, so opted for a set of twin 45's in the end. Sounds awesome!!! Can't wait until he gets it properly set up... Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted September 9, 2005 nice one,any pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 9, 2005 Not with me.. He's got them all at home on his PC... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
