how much for these?

big ears · rice boy Joined: 07 Oct 2003 Posts: 15

how much would i be lookin at for a set of these and what exactly are they?

Would they do much for a pwoer increase?

http://groups.msn.com/thegemwagon/themotor.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=39

Pavlos · backyard mechanic Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 920

Theyre twin webers on a twin manifold. A redline manifold to suit 2 carbs is $392 brand new. Yoc can pick them up for cheaper than that second hand though, and the carbs are about $150 each (I think). They give a massive power increase if you have the right motor. a worked G200 with twin carbs fucking flies. Putting them on a stock 1600 is a waste of time though.

Hope that helps a bit.

rust3 · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 971

im not much of a carbie man, but to me they look like twin webers.

they do increase power and minimise fuel economy

power increase 0-10hp's i guess

big ears · rice boy Joined: 07 Oct 2003 Posts: 15

10 hp dont seem that much. is it worth it?

rust3 · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 971

im only guessing.

they would perform better with a lumpy cam, exhaust & extractors. its pointless putting them on a basically stock motor that doesnt need the extra fuel and air

as i said, im not much of a carby man so i could be wrong

spud · petrol head Joined: 05 Apr 2002 Posts: 1106

just remeber it is not all about hp. theres that whole torque thing that is kinda important too.

TGemi1 · tinkerer Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 456

would make more then 10hp

Ben Wight · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Oct 2001 Posts: 946

Ha ha, I like that, a fella that says:

I dont know what they are, how much they cost, or what they do, but I've just gotta get some!!

pstath · rice boy Joined: 22 Sep 2003 Posts: 11

For a "good" pair youll pay anywhere between 700 - 1000 bucks
its not just about the hp - its about stopping the car from leaning out at higher rpm. Its also who tunes them and who rebuilt them - webbers can do wonders if they're in the right persons hands. Most people dont have a clue about them.

rust3 · backyard mechanic Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Posts: 971

for a 1000 you may aswell go buy an mtx8 for 950 brand new and a rodeo inlet manifold.

i know what i would prefer