Benno Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Hey guys, I've decided the next thing my car needs is a better carb. It's a 1300 mkII escort currently with the stock carb. I'm planning on eventually dropping in a 1600 so don't want to get too carried away now, but could definitely do with a bit more power and a carb seems like a cheap and easy upgrade which could eventually bolt onto the new engine to begin with. I've done a bit of research and it seems that a Weber 28/32 or a 32/36 is probably my best bet. Anyone got any advice on this? Do I need a new manifold, or could I get an adaptor milled up to bolt onto the existing one? If I do need a new manifold, is just any crossflow Weber downdraught setup suitable or do I need a certain type? I was hoping to spend somewhere in the region of $200-$300, is this a realistic figure? If anyone has anything suitable for sale pm me please. Any guidance or tips would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakesae101 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 32/36 is standard on alot if not all 1600s you will need the different manifold to suit as the single barrel manifolds wont fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantam Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Had a 1300 Gt weber fully rebuilt by Weberspec's . Doesnt work well on my 1600 so surplus if keen. Check out my build thread for photos. Be carefull of 32/36s, many for sale are double pumps, you need just a single pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Cool, thanks. So what exactly is the difference between single and double pumps, and how do you tell them apart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Also, how hard would it be to rebuild/rejet a carb for someone who has never done it before? If its a bit complex for a beginner, what sort of price would I be looking to get it done by weber specialties? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantam Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 32 DGV is the correct 1300GT carb. Weberspecs charged $390+gst to recond. You can buy my one or buy old one an do your self. Make sure it has all linkages. Gasket sets are cheap. I found by buying a few carbs you get lots of different jets. It's real easy to set up,. I can rebuild it for you for a beer. Double accelerate pumps squirt both barrels all the time, single do one barrel to mid revs then both when flat out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantam Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Also have spare Berry and Chung manifold $40. Old carbs sell for $50 on tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominic Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Be carefull of 32/36s, many for sale are double pumps, you need just a single pump. If it is a 32/36DGAV or a 32/32DGAV , the second pump is likely to be the antistall pump, which I dont imagine will cause you any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantam Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Gives a surging idle as fuel builds up on butterfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno Posted November 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Bantam, how much do you want for your rebuilt one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Right, so I've got two_days_late's old Weber 32/36 carb and manifold on the way. It's from an Escort 1600 GT. Will it be simply a matter of bolting it up and giving it a tune? Or will I need to play around with the jets to get it to run nicely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Playing with the jets IS giving it a tune...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 I was meaning more along the lines of taking it apart and swapping them out, not just fiddling with the adjustment screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Playing with the jets IS giving it a tune...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ngapuhi rollaz Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 How much for your carb bantam? I want one for a 2L sigma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno Posted December 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 So got the carb and manifold fitted up today. Runs alright, but a bit of a hesitation when I put my foot down, and not as much difference as I was expecting. Guessing some new jets are on the cards? I'll give the guy at weber specialties a ring tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horse25 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 At the end of the day it's still a standard 1300. Have you found a 1600 or will you be building one? I could take you for a spin in my escort has a worked 2.0 see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno Posted December 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 A 1600 is more of a long term goal at this point. Definitely going to keep en eye out for one, but unlikely to have time/funds until at least the end of next year. I'm focussing on getting the car prepped for painting this summer while living with the rents as I don't have a garage/shed at my flat in Chch. Got the carb now as a bit more performance now would be nice, and I can always bolt it up to the 1600 when I get it. Yeah, that would be great. I'll pm you when I'm up in Christchurch next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantam Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 How much for your carb bantam? I want one for a 2L sigma? Got a 32/36 for 2 litre sierra that would work. You will need manifold adapter . $80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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