[T3] carb can't get good mpg?

[James Lingenfelter]

LOL.

On Feb 23, 2011, at 8:21 PM, Brian Fye wrote:

> 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.
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> 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!
>>>
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