I have rebuilt my original old solex Carbs for my 2 litre Type 4. Now thinking though .... I'd actually rather put in something brand new if the general views are that alternatives Carbs are modern/reliable/better. This is no doubt opening a can of worms in terms of opinions ! So, thoughts on new/alternative twin Carbs ? What's best? What's less fuss? Should I go for single rather than twin? Assume budget up to £1k. Jim Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk
Though the general view was that any new part for an old VW is modern/unreliable/not fit for purpose...I would have thought properly refurbished originals are the best way forward. Sent from my SM-A310F using Tapatalk
Old solex pdsit's run beautifully when they are set up properly (there is a guide somewhere on here i think). New solex's run nicely and dont need a guide to set them up (balance and tune) Single progressive is runs. Any of the above are good if you have them set on a rolling road by sometone who knows thier onions. The above is actually no help at all to anyone. I've always replaced old solex's with the new cb kit but thats because i like the easy life. Although I have an idea that I want to build an FI setup for mine.
Why change? You said you have rebuilt your original solex carbs so know about them now. I would stick with them. A lot of folks come on here with problems with their 'modern' alternatives. and new carbs are not cheap.
As said above. Fitting a set of DRLA 36's will eat up your £1000 easily by the time you have rolling roaded them.
Thanks all. Consensus looks like I save my money. Super. I was asking just in case people said "Carb xxxx is amazing and miles better blah blah blah". Thanks all. I will throw the solex back on and find an expert/rolling road to fine tune them. Jim x Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk
