[T3] FI to Carb conversion

[Dave Hall]

I have a stock '71 twin carb on a Squareback, and a '72 FI on a Fastback.
The performance from both is pretty similar, but the twin carb pulls well at
higher rpm, while the FI pulls well at all RPM, and generally has a more
'sparkly' performance. I guess any performance would go well with you at the
moment!

They both have a dual vacuum distributor (only fitted to 71 twin carb and
'72 FI, but I'm lucky that they both still work.  
Your mechanic may need some info on suitable distributors to use if the dual
vacuum mechanism isn't working properly.

Dave.
UK VW Type 3&4 Club
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-----Original Message-----
From: type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org
[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Dave Pallo
Sent: 18 November 2013 11:50
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Subject: [T3] FI to Carb conversion

Hi Terri. As you know, I too have a '72 type 3. It has a 100% bone stock FI
system, and it has taken us to the Michigan, Missouri, and Colorado Springs
Invasions without a single hiccup. 112 degree heat, cool wet mornings, and
driving rainstorms. Not a hiccup - so obviously I'm a believer in these FI
systems. I learned everything I know about our FI from the people on this
list and my repair manuals. I pick up backup FI parts when I see them at VW
swap meets, and I also use eBay, Craigslist, The Samba, and people on this
list for spare FI parts. The thing that gives me the most confidence in FI
is the fact that I am my own mechanic. I needed to educate myself on these
systems because nobody is going to maintain our 41 year old car better than
me. I don't know as much as many of the experts here on this list, but now I
know enough to handle it if I do have an issue. One thing I've learned is
when you do have a great running FI type 3 - it is a pretty reliable system
that requires little attention.

You are SO close to Keith Park, and he is one of the best FI resources on
this site. My suggestion to you would be to please take Keith up on his
offer to help you get your ride running with the stock FI. From what you've
told us, it certainly sounds like the mechanics you have working on your car
don't know enough about FI to get yours running right. And if they are
asking for help in converting to carbs - they are not very experienced with
dual carbed type 3's either. I'll bet you Keith can get your T3 running
good, and it will cost you WAY less than paying someone to convert your ride
to carbs. You may be SO close to having a great running stock FI  VW - why
not let him look at it first before you shell out more money to a
questionable mechanic?

 

Dave Pallo

'72 Square ~ Elwood

Fairport, NY

 

 

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