carb upgrade MkI/II

[xavsbud at gmail.com (David Winchell)]

On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 23:44:24 +0100, Ben Todd <ben@fuelcellknowledge.org> wrote:
> hey folks,
> 
> can anyone help me out?
> i have just bought an 82 MkII CL with what i gather to be the worst spec
> engine - a 1457cc JB.... and i want some more power...
> 
> i think 1982 is a cross-over year because the 1457 is only listed for
> 1981 and the combination of carb, vacuum lines/vac advance is a mix of
> the options described in the Haynes manual.
> 
> It has the 1B3 carb which is in pretty poor condition.... i need either
> to sevice or replace it...or could i UPGRADE - perhaps to the 2B5 or
> 2E2.... without spending a fortune or changing the manifold, etc
> 
> any tips appreciated
> thanks
> ben
> 
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Ben,

Some of the guys on the list might be able to help.  Here in the
states we didn't get that motor (as far as I know). Here the 82 came
with a 1.7L FI motor.  It too was a left over from the 81.  Decent
power but had a terribly restrictive exhaust manifold and down pipe.

Might have to get more info from the European guys. If anyone here has
knowlede, they will be sure to post up and help if they can.

Dave

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'87 Scirocco 2.0L 16V
'86 Scirocco
'01 Galant V6
'00 Silverado