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  1. 08-07-2004, 06:26 PM #1
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    How much HP could i make

    Just wondering about how much horsepower could i make with a weber carb, header, 2 1/4 inch exhaust, and a high flow cat. THANKS
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  2. 08-07-2004, 06:27 PM #2
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    145 hp is my guess, but I can't even get my car to go anywhere so what do I know :P
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  3. 08-07-2004, 06:38 PM #3
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    145 thats pretty good are you serious?
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  4. 08-07-2004, 08:48 PM #4
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    115 - 120 more like

    the weber isn't tuned out of the box either, and I would suggest you upgrade the pump, it helps get rid of the dead spot on acceleration.
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    what kind of fuel pump would i need?
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  6. 08-08-2004, 03:20 PM #6
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    I believe most weber guys went with the holley pumps, you may need a regulator to get the psi down to 3.5 but problem is finding one that does...

    Holley Red
    http://store.summitracing.com/partde...%2D1&view=2047

    Holley Blue (Comes with regulator)
    http://store.summitracing.com/partde...%2D1&view=2047

    Aeromotive regulator (expensive but has 3 - 20 psi adjustablility and has 2 outlet ports which means you can hook the fuel psi gauge to the second outlet)
    http://store.summitracing.com/partde...3301&view=2047

    Holley Regulator (4.5 - 9 psi)
    http://store.summitracing.com/partde...D501&view=2047

    Summit Regulator (4.5 - 9 psi)
    http://store.summitracing.com/partde...3131&view=2047

    Auto Meter Gauge (0 - 15 psi You'll probably want this to set your fuel pressure correctly it has a 1/8 npt fitting so you need something to hook it inline with the fuel line or the outlet port of the regulator)
    http://store.summitracing.com/partde...428A244C64C%7D

    In-line adapter for gauge
    http://store.summitracing.com/partde...1710&view=2047

    Regulator gauge adapter
    http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5310&view=2047
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  7. 08-08-2004, 05:42 PM #7
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    that helped alot, thanks
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  8. 08-08-2004, 06:46 PM #8
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    Errr I was thinking 120 hp stock..... not 98.. where the hell did I get the 120 number from?
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  9. 08-10-2004, 12:24 PM #9
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    If you want some good power you should at least work on the ignition and timing.
    Get some thick ass wires, new coil and a reground cam. With what you listed plus this 145 HP is more feasable.
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  10. 08-10-2004, 12:30 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wipeout
    Errr I was thinking 120 hp stock..... not 98.. where the hell did I get the 120 number from?
    You were think of EFI.
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  11. 08-10-2004, 02:11 PM #11
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    Oooooohhhhhhh okay. Damn, 22 hp improvement. Instead of buying a Weber it sounds smart just to convert to EFI. Is there anything else different about the engines, like cams or anything?
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  12. 08-10-2004, 02:31 PM #12
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    If you tune the carb correctly you will pretty much be matched to FI stock or better.

    Hey Mike can I hook up that holley fuel pump in my engine bay? Is it easy not to have an intank pump?

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  13. 08-10-2004, 02:38 PM #13
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    I still think the carbs have it... I will continue my modification https://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?p=438683
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    I think you need to remove the stock pump and then add on a section of new pipe to complete the pickup...

    maybe upgrade the line size a little while you are at it but that envolves removing the old pipe and bending a new one.
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    Quote Originally Posted by A20A1
    I still think the carbs have it... I will continue my modification https://www.3geez.com/showthread.php?p=438683

    I think the better answer is carbs DON"T have it. You can do wonders without an ECU putting a wall infront of any MAJOR horsepower increases
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  16. 08-10-2004, 03:30 PM #16
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    True but he's talking about converting to Stock efi... which includes the ecu... if it were something else like ITB's or anyother custom injection setup then I wouldn't have said anything.
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    i was about to say DAMN! that would outrun an EFI anyday!!! but then i was like no way thats not possible there kidding around...
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  18. 08-10-2004, 10:17 PM #18
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    who's kidding around?
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    Carbs are more powerful IMO. It's just that hardly anyone knows how to tune them properly. I will always have a carbed motor.
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  20. 08-11-2004, 08:44 AM #20
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    oh yea, after a20a1 vac removal, and added some part's afterward's, that car had some ball, yet conserved more gas than it did when i first got it.
    but still converting to efi.
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  21. 08-11-2004, 09:55 AM #21
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    Yeah my car is a little faster after the vacuum removal and a few other things. Mike, when I get back to Minnesota you should help me tune my car so it idles and stuff. lol
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