dommorton 0 Posted July 13, 2007 I've always liked the idea of having a 1.9 8v 205 on twin weber's. What are the true performance advantages of going down this old skool path? Will I need to alter much else on the standard engine to make the most of the set up? In other words is it worth it on an otherwise healthy standard engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peetypug 5 Posted July 13, 2007 go for R1 carbs they are cheaper and take less setting up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dommorton 0 Posted July 13, 2007 Seen full used kits around for £300 or thereabouts. Would an R1 set up come in under this?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danpug 1 Posted July 13, 2007 I recently had a pair of twin 40's on my 1.9. The main things they gave were a sound to die for and and a shed load more torque, they weren't set up properly either. I got pretty poor economy from them, about 17-18 mpg but this could have been down to the lack of set-up. I got mine for a very good price, i'm not sure whether they are really worth it though for the money they cost in total, better spent converting to 16 valves but that might not be what you want! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dommorton 0 Posted July 13, 2007 (edited) Cheers Dan I was looking to stick with the 8v as I love the way it picks up. Just want more poke for the track so fuel economy not a big issue. Edited July 13, 2007 by dommorton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilgie 16 2 Cars Posted July 13, 2007 Go for it then! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peetypug 5 Posted July 13, 2007 Would an R1 set up come in under this?? R1 Carbs, £60ish (EBAY) Bogg brothers, manifold £188 +£5 postage 205 XS Choke cable, free from scrappy Demon tweeks for regulators, £70ish for the 2 or Facet silver top fuel pump, £60 + a filter king regulator, £20 a set of Degas jets, £8ish then a rolling road setup, £40ish i think thats everything but if it aint im sure somebody will add it on i know its a bit more than £300 but they are more reliable HTH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danpug 1 Posted July 13, 2007 If its for track use then do it, a valver will pick up just as good but pull alot harder higher up! You can't beat the sound of carbs though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anulfo 22 Posted July 14, 2007 Its definately well worth going down the carbs route as they will give a lot more torque lower down the revs but like has already been said they aren't maintenance free and will require continuos tuning and setting up to get the most from them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest andrews_45 Posted August 4, 2007 hi, sorry I am sure this has been answered a thousand times. but what power gains can you get running r1 throttle bodies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 74 Posted August 5, 2007 Sorrentopete: £40 for RR set up? where did you hear of this?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peetypug 5 Posted August 5, 2007 Sorrentopete: £40 for RR set up? where did you hear of this?? sorry told a lie last time i had a RR set up it was 45 at mikeanics in congleton cheshire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 74 Posted August 6, 2007 still v cheap! im being charged £100 to put the car on the rollers for an hour then £40 per hour after. Am i getting ripped off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,627 Posted August 6, 2007 where's that? spamspeed quoted me £100 to do a std 205. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peetypug 5 Posted August 7, 2007 got to ring him later to book mine in to sort my head and then set the carbs up, will probably correct myself later it was about 3 & 1/2 years ago when i last had it done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longun 1 Posted August 7, 2007 I think I paid about £150 for the initial setup and then about £50 a year just to have them checked and re tuned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley peddle 3 Posted August 7, 2007 iv never looked back after getting carbs apart from the fuel consumption its not too bad... will happily take you out if you are at the next castle combe action / rally / day or eurofest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rescue dude 0 Posted August 7, 2007 I have 40's on my mildly modded 1.9 and have to say it's well worth it for the grin factor alone. The sound is brilliant!!! I get around 25 to the gallon mine were set up properly on the rollers and i gained a hat full of torque too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taffycrook 2 Posted August 7, 2007 I did some back to back tests a while ago on my track day car. It should come up with a search. 40's on a 1,9 proof of the pudding or something like that. Bike carbs 40mm in size can flow more than 40mm dcoe as they have a different design. If you are thinking of fitting dcoe style carbs try 45's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longun 1 Posted August 8, 2007 Its just here and a good read http://forum.205gtidrivers.com/index.php?s...67438&st=20 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ashnicholls Posted August 13, 2007 The sound is amazing, I got good ecomony got about 33mpg out of it average driving, but I have a longer 5th gear. And produced 156bhp and 138lb on rolling road. But as said, 45's would maybe more beneficial, although the 40's would give great pull. Cheers Ash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clifton 0 Posted September 10, 2007 just a quick question.. is this the right fuel pump that i need for doing a bike carb conversion? http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/Pro...pcode=FSEBTP001 what else do i need apart from the carbs, manifold and jets? and where can i get whatever else i need? cheers ben Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
