I think I've lost my mind... carbs?

[pbureau@attbi.com (ATS - Patrick Bureau)]

Yeah you can put twin carbs on an 8v, they are called side drafts..

here are pictures of some Iam lining up for my 3a/JH conversion (BIG GRIN)

http://longcoeur.com/scirocco/various/Solexes1.JPG
http://longcoeur.com/scirocco/various/Solexes2.JPG
http://longcoeur.com/scirocco/various/Solexes3.JPG
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ATS - Patrick Bureau
1985 8v **Planning 3A/JH  Upgrade**
1988 16v ** FOR SALE : 1000.00$ **
Web Site : http://longcoeur.com/scirocco


=>-----Original Message-----
=>From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
=>[mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Lyman M. Terni
=>Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 12:24 AM
=>To: Chris DeLong; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
=>Subject: Re: I think I've lost my mind... carbs?
=>
=>
=>>well maybe we should start off asking what kind of engine do you 
=>>have this idea for? I currently have a set of DCOE's on my rocco 
=>>(16v) right now. I also have alot of experience fitting them on 8v's 
=>>as well.
=>
=>It is an 8v JH engine. Sorry for not putting that in.
=>_lyman
=>
=>
=>
=>>
=>>>
=>>>So, I was looking at some pictures of carbed. sciroccos last night 
=>>>and I had this incredibly evil thought. Now, I haven't even picked 
=>>>up my car yet, but I was wondering about the fesability of a carbed 
=>>>setup? I grew up in a musclecar line, so they come a little more 
=>>>naturally. So here's my wildly outlandish thought...
=>>>
=>>>The carbs on the roccs that I saw all pointed towards the grille. 
=>>>Now my, insane, probably incredibly expensive idea is this: is 
=>>>there anything preventing me from putting mandrel-bent plumbing up 
=>>>to the top of the engine and putting the carbs there, then making 
=>>>some form of hood scoop and rigging up a form of ram air on the 
=>>>hood. Of course I don't think the carbs could go side by side on 
=>>>top, so I might need to go with a lower CFM four barrel just to fit 
=>>>the piping. Any ideas? Suggestions (including that I go soak my 
=>>>head)? anyone have any clue how much this might cost? Its just an 
=>>>idea floating around in my warped mind right now, so any input will 
=>>>be welcome. And if its such a bad idea that someone feels the need 
=>>>to drive up here and drop kick me, please feel free. I might 
=>>>deserve it.
=>>>
=>>>
=>>>Lyman.
=>>>
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=>>
=>>
=>>
=>>Chris DeLong
=>>ICQ#45030867
=>>Seattle, WA USA
=>>'80 16V 'Rocco ragtop
=>>'91 GLi 2.0 16V
=>>'77 Rabbit 16V
=>>'80 'Vert (parting out!)
=>>'61 17 Window type II
=>>'91 Vanagon
=>>'78 Rabbit
=>>'84 Jetta
=>>
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