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Re: difference between horizontal and vertical Webers Fri, 08 October 2004 04:44 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
I used to run a golf (1.6) on a 40 DCN Webber carb and it made a big difference in power, response and noise over the standard Solex.
I presume that the 36 DCNF would be a very similar design- twin barrels of equal size. If you are upgrading from a smaller carb you'll get similar benefits, plus Webbers are pretty reliable.
The 40 DCN wasn't particularily good with fuel as both barrels opened at the same time, my girlfriend's '76 2002 is running a 32/36 DGV Webber that is fairly economical (only opens the 36mm barrel on the second half of throttle travel- mechanical link) if that's a concern. Cheaper than a DCN for rebuilds too- the parts are getting hard to find.
As for filter- you'll be best going to somewhere like autobarn/repco,etc and ordering a kit to sit on top for about $30. K&N stuff is complex and v. expensive.

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