engine and drivetrain 1968 1600 Carb Upgrade

[caribeblue1600]

So rather then go right to a motor swap for more power I'm looking into building the m10 up first. Any suggestions would be helpful so let me know guys.

Thanks,

Louis

[williamggruff]

You could upgrade the carb to dual side drafts, such as a pair of 40 DCOE 18s, which were designed for the Alfa Romeo GTA, and come with 30mm main venturis.  I have a freshly cleaned and rebuilt pair if you're interested.  You motor will inhale better.  Change out the restrictive 1600 exhaust manifold for a tii manifold or header, and your motor will sing like a siren.

 

As has been noted many times here on the FAQ, the 1600 M10 motor is a banshee, and should put a huge grin on your face when you rev it up.  You can have fun ringing the neck of a 1600 motor on public roads all day, and experience the thrill of driving a sports sedan on every drive.  That's not so easy with a beefier 2 liter motor, as the extra torque and horsepower of the larger motor will increase your acceleration and speed enough to prevent you from really pushing it for more than a few seconds at a time.  If you drive a 2 liter M10 between 4k and 6k in 3rd gear, you look like a lunatic.  If you do the same with a 1600, you look like an enthusiast.  You'll feel like one, too ;-)