Results: Carburetor
How To Use a Wideband To Tune Your Carburetor(s) On The VW Flat-4 Engine
Tuning with a Wideband enables you to seriously dial in your carburetion system. This article contains both the “how” and the “why”. It is important that you understand the “why”
2275cc Engine Combo, L6 Heads; Requires 1 3/4″ Exhaust and at least (2) 44mm Carburetors
We have put together a parts list for our most popular engine combos to make shopping easier for you. This list will give you a long block that is proven and tested to delivery! This particular engine
Making the Weber Progressive Carburetor (32/36 DFEV) Work on the Aircooled VW Engine
Here at ACN we have gotten enough tech questions asking about the Weber Progressive Carburetor that we felt it was time to get a good article up on the subject. These are our OPINIONS on this subject.
VW Carb Tech: Carburetor Set Up Procedure
Follow this procedure before you bolt any VW carburetor onto your engine, whether they are new or used! It will put you in the position to be able to tune your carbs without other factors getting in
How To Rebuild Weber 48 IDA Carburetors for your VW
The Weber 48 IDA has been used for decades by VW enthusiasts whose goal it is to squeeze every ounce of performance out of their engine. Problem is, production of these coveted Webers was halted many
VW Carb Tech 101: How to Select the right Carburetor Model and Linkage Style for your Aircooled VW
Aircooled Volkswagen enthusiasts have quite a few carburetor options. Performance increases that can be gained by going with aftermarket carburetion are a common consideration, but without a little
VW Carb Tech 102: Carburetor Jetting Theory & Procedure
After springing for a set of carburetors, some people bolt them on, and are “pleased” with the results. Others are upset by a backfiring, or smoke belching monster. In either case, spending
VW Carb Tech 103: How to Synchronize Dual Carburetors
This article contains the step by step, detailed procedure for synchronizing dual carburetors on an aircooled VW engine. But before you actually tackle the syncronization, remove the air cleaners, and
Stock VW Carburetor Adjustment – Vintage How To Video
How to Adjust your Stock VW Carburetor Part 1 Stock VW Carb Adjustment Part 2
VW Engine Build Combos
2275cc “Mild” Engine Combo, L5 Heads; Requires 1 5/8″ Exhaust and at least (2) 44mm Carburetors We have put together a parts list for our most popular engine combos to make shopping easier for
2275cc “Mild” Engine Combo Parts List
2275cc “Mild” VW Engine Combo with CB Panchito Heads ~ Requires 1 5/8″ Exhaust and 44mm Dual Carburetors This parts list is part of our series of our most popular engine combos designed
1800cc “No Machine” Engine Combo Parts List
1800cc Engine Combo, NO CASE MACHINING NEEDED (but heads must be bored!) We have put together a parts list for our most popular engine combos to make shopping easier for you. Click HERE if you want
Master List of Engine Combos!
This is where we list all the engine combos that we have made up. You can simply click on the combo listed below to find the breakdown of all the components in the list. If there is a combo you want
VW Type 1 Mileage Master MPG Engine Combo
With fuel prices on the rise, we’ve been getting lots of inquiries about building a VW engine to improve and maximize. You can use this handy to determine what you have now. This article outlines
1800cc VW Engine Combo: How to Build a Big VW Engine on a Budget
Some folks with aircooled VWs are looking to move up to an 1800cc VW engine from their stock 1600cc VW engine, but don’t want to break the bank in the process. The advice below is intended to
VW Distributor Options
How to Choose the Right Distributor for your VW Aircooled VW owners have an assortment of options when choosing a distributor for their engine. On the surface it seems simple: The “obvious”
Running Nitrous Oxide in a VW
Nitrous oxide can be used in your VW engine to create more horsepower. All engines operate under the same principles: better breathing, plus more fuel in a denser vapor equals more power. Using nitrous
VW Piston & Cylinder Operation
Increase your VW Engine Power with Proper Piston, Cylinder, and Ring Operation The way that pistons, cylinders, and rings work together to support engine power is often misunderstood or mysterious to
VW Engine Break In Procedure
Many people do not understand the importance of performing the appropriate steps to prepare an engine to run for the first time. Following proper VW Engine Break In Procedure is the first step toward
VW Performance Engine Building Considerations
Building a ‘Big’ Aircooled VW Engine (Type 1) This article is a guide to the theory and choices involved in building performance engines for Aircooled VWs (Type 1). There are careful decisions
Aircooled VW Performance ‘Easy’ Bolt-On Modifications
“Bolt-On” VW Performance Improvements for your Stock VW The following modification and upgrade recommendations will give you the biggest grin-per-dollar for dollars you invest in your