new carb

[D.Troast]

looking for advice about the advantages of a weber carburetor for my '72 2002 which, i believe has the original engine and carb

looking for a little more pep and, if possible, a little quieter

any advice much appreciated

 

[2ma2]

weber 32/36 is a great and easy upgrade.  Very happy with mine for a daily driver.  

[Son of Marty]

Your car will be happier with a new carb, belive it or not, a carb is very much a wear item.

[esty]

2 hours ago, D.Troast said:

 

looking for a little more pep

 

 

consider a weber 38/38...lots of pep

[Squid's 02]

I agree that the Weber 38/38 is a fun Carb. Probably runs a little rich with a stock car, but it will put a grin on your face when you hit the fun pedal. I had a Weber 32/36 and then tried the 32/36 with Sync Link. But once I went to the 38/38 I never looked back. One thing to consider is the type of choke. Automatic ( Electrical or Water) or  Manual choke. 

 

In regards to "Quieter" I am not sure that the Weber will be quieter unless you modify your factory air filter housing (Silencer) to fit the new Weber. 

[popovm]

1 hour ago, Squid's 02 said:

In regards to "Quieter" I am not sure that the Weber will be quieter unless you modify your factory air filter housing (Silencer) to fit the new Weber. 

 

Right. If anything a larger carb that gives you more pep is flowing more air and fuel. More air = more induction noise. Agreed that keeping the original air filter housing via an adapter is the best bet for keeping it as quiet as possible. Also retains the nice stock look. 

[halboyles]

Whether you end up with a Weber 32/36 or 38/38, you'll definitely want to check out our Ultimate Weber Downdraft Linkage System designed specifically for the 2002:

 

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[TobyB]

I'd recommend a 32/36, honestly, unless you like doing the stoplight dragraces.

It's a better fit at low throttle openings, even though the 38 is a total kick in the pants.

 

Save all the original stuff- a few like to keep things original, and it has some value,

both historically and financially.

I've only ever seen one original car- and it was a complete disaster.

Everything else has had some form of Weber on it.  Not that some of those

weren't complete disasters, too.

 

Lotsa info and opinions if you search...

 

t

 

 

[D.Troast]

appreciate all the advice

thank you all

[Mikesmalaga72]

One other thing.... Dont buy cheap knockoffs...Insist on only original redline Weber if it is way too cheap for a new one....it is not the genuine Weber.

 

http://old.lcengineering.com/Genuine Weber.pdf

[D.Troast]

thanks mike

i have a '72 malaga as well