C20xe T45s or TBs pros/cons

[london_chris]

as above,most cost effective, average power gains, noise etc

[Stoo]

TBs - Expensive as ****, more economical, better noise (IMHO)

Carbs - cheaper, drink fuel like ****!


Simply

[london_chris]

whats the price difference and performance differences averagley

[Stoo]

TBs are usually c?1800 + Mapping

Carbs c?1000 + Set up

TBs with decent cams and exhaust and map c200bhp

Carbs with same set up c185bhp ish!

[london_chris]

hmm so pickin up a set of t45s second hand would be ideal after service and RR setup?

[Adam]

Dont be fooled by how cheap carbs do seem 2nd hand.

After factoring in prices on inlets,linkages,throttle cables,ign setups, jet/choke changes, fuel system changes, rolling road setup etc
the price soon adds up.

You can get a complete TB setup for a xe, with ecu etc, ready to bolt on for around ?1200 2nd hand.

The total cost of carbs wouldn't be too far off that tbh.

[london_chris]

hmmm i didnt realise that the prices of needed parts would be so much lol

[Adam]

Well, an inlet is ?150 to start with.
Throttle linkage-?60
Jets/chokes-Anything from ?50-?200 depending what needs changing
Filter(s)-?80
Service kit-?20
Carb fitting kit-?15
Fuel regulator,pump-?80
RR setup-?200/?300 ish
Ign setup-Carb cav dizzy, mega rare to find, might set you back ?50 second hand.