Are dual Solex 40s crazy to get

[ziff73]

If I'm looking to dual carb my 1600, are old Solex 40's just too much of a headache? Are there parts available for them? Should I just go for Webers? Thanks everybody...

Stephen

[c.d.iesel]

yea - crazy rare

yea - there were 1600 ti motors produced

yea - you'll need the 'small' port intake manifolds because of the 1600

intake port size - not the same as the 2002 intakes

happy hunting

[jgerock]

I believe Paul in TX had a set of the correct manifolds for sale.. not sure if he sold them..

[Guest Anonymous]

learned a new one there, had no idea there was any difference between a 1600 ti manifold and 2002ti manifold (but then again never really focused on it either). 2002ti manifolds as well as Solex 40phh's are all over German Ebay - easy to get, not super cheap, but not crazy expensive either.

www.alpinabmw2002.com

[TTyMiller]

I think they used Weber on the Alpinas, TIPO 18. Could be wrong though would not be the first time.

[///mChris]

I have a set of weber 45 DCOEs I need to let go...

I'd recommend Mikuni's over DCOE's. My mikunis worked perfect. You can tune them and expect them to stay tuned.

[ziff73]

would 45's be too big for the 1600 engine? Shoot me a message...where in LA are you? Thanks.

Stephen

[ziff73]

would 45's be too big for the 1600 engine? Shoot me a message...where in LA are you? Thanks.

Stephen

[///mChris]

Near lax. I don't thinks its a good idea. I've got a 32/36 jetted for a 1.8 liter. That would work.

[RoccoGilroy]

I have a 1600 motor in my car and went through the same issue with intake size. Im running a 2002 cannon intake manifold with the 32/36 on it. I ended up using a dremel to open up the intake inlets on the head. Worked great! Did it while the head was on the car too. There is just enough meat left to make a good seal when its all said and done.

[audioman]

Hi. everyone. i have on my 1600-2 2 Mikunis 44 phh instaled and its running great.

1969 1600-2 vin# 1567904 ( Golf )

[///mChris]

Tell me about your engine.. Is it stock?

[ziff73]

Right now I'm in the process of stripping the entire car down to nothing. The engine is stock but I plan on doing a cam swap and, obviously, headers. I know it's not the best investment to put money into a 1.6, but I like the idea of a higher revving engine, sounds like fun in the twisties...;-). There's no real rush, I'm just trying to plan the next year, or so, so that I'm not waiting at any stage just to make a decision. Feel free to come by sometime and check it out, I'm in Reseda. Do you ever go to Supercar Sunday in Topanga? I'd love to see some 02's there..