[T3] carb can't get good mpg?

[Keith Park]

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Keith


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From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Brian Fye
Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 11:21 PM
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: Re: [T3] carb can't get good mpg?

Apparently, my post didn't play out like I laid out.  IF you look at the
first letter of each line I posted, you will see a message.

On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 10:17 PM, James Lingenfelter <jimmyandcher at yahoo.com
> wrote:

> I have to say, since you guys seem a little incredulous at my carb claims,
> that this set of Weber 34ICT's is now my favorite setup I've ever had on a
> VW. From talking to other people with the same carbs, they apparently have
a
> reputation for: reliability, never needing adjusting or synchronizing; and
> for fuel economy. So I don't think it's just me. And don't think I'm
> promoting just ANY dual carb setup.... I know all too well the massive
> problems they can bring on. In fact, until I bought this car, I always
swore
> off dual carbs. I am now a believer..... but at this point, ONLY in the
> Weber 34ICT's.
>
>
> On Feb 23, 2011, at 8:08 PM, Brian Fye wrote:
>
>  Can they really have a fighting chance?
>> Are there any ways to get good mpg if your FI car has been converted over
>> to
>> carbs?
>> Range of mileage can very from very bad, to very good...
>> Bring on your best FI mileage, I know I see 28mpg + on my cars.
>> So, how can that be?
>>
>> Remember, it is all in the combination.
>> Or maybe I use carb "voodoo"?
>> Carbs can indeed perform well in both performance and mpg
>> Keith...  Still love you man!
>>
>> --
>> Brian Fye
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