New twin 40s

[acnova]

I got my new set off webbers and am going to have them fitted tomoro by a mechanic friend. He has never fitted twin carbs to a nova b4 so i was jst wondering if der was any tips i cud give so as he does it right. i know u have to block off the vacum advace tube but do i need an oil catch tank???

[kronk10]

I got my new set off webbers and am going to have them fitted tomoro by a mechanic friend. He has never fitted twin carbs to a nova b4 so i was jst wondering if der was any tips i cud give so as he does it right. i know u have to block off the vacum advace tube but do i need an oil catch tank???

I had a real ball ache with my twin 40's, i had bought some of a freind he fitted them and cocked it up big time so i got them reffitted and setup and balanced. Make sure he knows how to proper set up and balance them as otherwise it will run like crap. If not get to a proper carb tuner/performance garage and have them set up and if you wanna spend alot of money get it rolling road setup you, can then get max bhp out of them. I still need to do this to myn but i have had them set up and they are perfectly balanced with each other. What engine you putting them on, myn is a 1.4 sr and it goes like a rocket and the sound is immense like THUNDER UNDER YOUR BONNET !!!enjoy!!!:thumb:

[acnova]

Cheers man its a 1.6 sv engine. as der brand new carbs will they not be balanced already.

[kronk10]

Cheers man its a 1.6 sv engine. as der brand new carbs will they not be balanced already.

If they are brand new they will have to be set up for your engine. I would deffo get them set up and if your wallet lets you get them on a rolling road and get them proper set up you will feel the difference:eek: I got myn put on free by a mate he did not do it right at all your mate should easily put them on with no trouble if he is a good mechanic. But the thing with twin webers is there old school and mechanics nowadays are used to injection cars etc. So he might not be able to get them running perfect but then again i dont know how good your mate is. If he cant deffo get then proper set up cus you will be in for a treat when i put my foot down its not exhaust noise its pure engine noise and people stare and it scares the life out of everyone. It is proper nice:D anyway enough day dreaming i have hte urge to go for a drive nowlol

[acnova]

Sounds good hes an old school mechanic and he used to work on the lancias and mk 2 escorts with webber so i say it should be kewl. Ill deffo get them rollin roaded den. Thanks mate!!!!!!!!!

[kronk10]

Sounds good hes an old school mechanic and he used to work on the lancias and mk 2 escorts with webber so i say it should be kewl. Ill deffo get them rollin roaded den. Thanks mate!!!!!!!!!

Enjoy mate they are really cool. make sure you take it easy the first couple of drives though just to make sure there set in :thumb: Other than that you can thrash the crap out of some webbers and they want more:eek:

[dathers]

IMO you can only go so far with setting up twin 40's without some form of air/fuel ratio meter,rolling road and a big selection of jets.
Your mate may well be able to get it running well but having a pro set it up will make an amazing difference,more power,lots of low down torque and decent on fuel.
Ask around to find someone good,
Being able to tune twin carbs is an art,a fadeing one at that,there isnt many people at all that know how to set them up properly.
Find an old timer thats about 50 years old who grew up on carbs.
Dave

[womble sri]

when y6ou bought them did the ask you what jets and chokes you wanted and what engine its for. if there not set up get it running and dont drive it except the RR

[womble sri]

your in ireland rite? try steven gault
http://www.s-g-performance.co.uk/

[acnova]

when y6ou bought them did the ask you what jets and chokes you wanted and what engine its for. if there not set up get it running and dont drive it except the RR
Yeah i bought them off fastroadcars.co.uk he seemed to know his stuff and told me the jets he gave me would be most suited for my engine. Ill see how its runnin wen iget it back den get it to a rolling road.:thumb:
As im in ****y ireland not many people have a clue about novas and der potencial over here lol

[dan23]

if carbs have been balanced then taken off while still on manifold an put on another car do they need balanceing again ?an how do you do it ?

[womble sri]

i wouldnt of thought so should be ok wont be perfect but will run i wouldnt drive it round all the yime if there not set up