carb upgrade MkI/II

[gforbess at attglobal.net (Gordon Forbess)]

On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 23:44:24 +0100, Ben Todd
<ben@fuelcellknowledge.org> wrote:

>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

The Weber DFEV 32/36 progressive is very adaptable to many engines and
a kit for that motor should be available that uses the stock intake
manifold and air horn.  Excellent driveability and good economy with a
healthy kick if you need the second barrel.  A carb alone won't help
the power much without exhaust and head improvements, however.

Gordon

75 Mk I/Drake 1.9
http://pws.prserv.net/gforbess/scirocco/scirocco.htm