carb questions

[Zmatt]

It seems like a good way to get extra performance out of the 124 is to get a better carb, or more of them. I have seen a lot of names and quantities tossed around, 34dgas, dual 40 idfs etc. what are the different carbs available for the 124 and what are their pros and cons? If I were to switch in a new one right now I would like to stick with the stock intake manifold. I think you guys call it a waffle. Thanks in advance!

[carl55]

Hi
Please tell us what year and engine size. Also any past and planned future mods.

Carl

[manoa matt]

Reading this will answer all your questions and a few you didn't know you needed to ask.

http://www.mirafiori.com/faq/fiatcarb_july2004.pdf

[Zmatt]

Hi
Please tell us what year and engine size. Also any past and planned future mods.

Carl

1974 1800, although I'm swapping in a newer 1800. i think it's form a '77. So far no mods. I'm thinking about doing an electronic ignition conversion and maybe a better header. i live in Kentucky, so emissions rules don't have to be met, I can do what I want.

[Zmatt]

Reading this will answer all your questions and a few you didn't know you needed to ask.

http://www.mirafiori.com/faq/fiatcarb_july2004.pdf

wow that has a ton of good information. Looks like I have the lame 4-1 header.

[azygoustoyou]

That was some good reading Matt. I enjoyed it.

[manoa matt]

Zmatt, do you live outside of Lexington, have a green spider, and also an MG with wire wheels? If that is you, you gave me a flowmaster muffler about a year ago.

[mdrburchette]

Zmatt, that 34 DMSA and 1800 engine is already a spunky setup. If you can do away with the smog equipment and bump the timing a bit, you'll see a bit of a gain. I drove a friends 74 and was amazed at the power it had in stock form minus the smog crap.

[Zmatt]

Zmatt, do you live outside of Lexington, have a green spider, and also an MG with wire wheels? If that is you, you gave me a flowmaster muffler about a year ago.

No, that isn't me. That may be ian crawford though. He restores spiders and MGs. I live on the southside by palomar.

Zmatt, that 34 DMSA and 1800 engine is already a spunky setup. If you can do away with the smog equipment and bump the timing a bit, you'll see a bit of a gain. I drove a friends 74 and was amazed at the power it had in stock form minus the smog crap.

Consider the smog equipment gone. I guess the only immediate thing I can do is replace the 4-1 header with the 4-2-1 or an aftermarket one.