I think I've lost my mind... carbs?

[ternil@union.edu (Lyman M. Terni)]

>well maybe we should start off asking what kind of engine do you 
>have this idea for? I currently have a set of DCOE's on my rocco 
>(16v) right now. I also have alot of experience fitting them on 8v's 
>as well.

It is an 8v JH engine. Sorry for not putting that in.
_lyman



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>>So, I was looking at some pictures of carbed. sciroccos last night 
>>and I had this incredibly evil thought. Now, I haven't even picked 
>>up my car yet, but I was wondering about the fesability of a carbed 
>>setup? I grew up in a musclecar line, so they come a little more 
>>naturally. So here's my wildly outlandish thought...
>>
>>The carbs on the roccs that I saw all pointed towards the grille. 
>>Now my, insane, probably incredibly expensive idea is this: is 
>>there anything preventing me from putting mandrel-bent plumbing up 
>>to the top of the engine and putting the carbs there, then making 
>>some form of hood scoop and rigging up a form of ram air on the 
>>hood. Of course I don't think the carbs could go side by side on 
>>top, so I might need to go with a lower CFM four barrel just to fit 
>>the piping. Any ideas? Suggestions (including that I go soak my 
>>head)? anyone have any clue how much this might cost? Its just an 
>>idea floating around in my warped mind right now, so any input will 
>>be welcome. And if its such a bad idea that someone feels the need 
>>to drive up here and drop kick me, please feel free. I might 
>>deserve it.
>>
>>
>>Lyman.
>>
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