parkysmanta Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 hi guys in the middle of xe conversion on my hatch but am coming to the stage of choosing injection or twin carbs... am thinking a lot towards a set of 45 webbers. but i dont really know alot about them. i have an early xe with coscast head and also i have all the dizzy set up from my 1.8 manta.. is the dizzy on the xe fine to use or do i need to swap for my 1.8 setup etc cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi , I'd go for the carbs anyday , Use the 1.8 manta setup for spark , Much more tidy looking too , No massive inj bank in th way. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkysmanta Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 cheers kev agree with that totally if i run carbs would i have to run a return fuel pipe? iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doveyte2800 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Hi, A fuel return is not required if your going to use carbs but I would suggest you fit a pressure regulator prior to the carbs and get them set up on a rolling road, not only will you get the best performance but economy will be at its optimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutts Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 if you take out the standard manta heater you can use the astra gte mk1 dizzy much neater and works better than a manta 1.8 dizzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HutchRoslin Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I had twin dellorto 45's on my first XE. Made a lot of noise, not great for an every day runner, but it seemed like you had to wind them up more than the injection before you went. They probably needed set up better. The reason I'm on my second XE and have went for injection (apart from the noise) is injection has a rev limiter, the dellorto's just keep going and when I was keeping my eye on the road instead of the revs I went to about 9K and the engine became one solid lump of metal lol. I say again, my car is an every day runner thats why I like it a bit quieter.... it did sound the jean claude van damage with the roaring carbs tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkysmanta Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 cheers for the help lads.. all taken in. mine isnt a day runner more of a summer/show car which is why i was heading towards carbs.. but i can see where your coming from with out a limiter i have got a electronic limiter that you plum into the coil and if fully adjustable. haha and they do sound pretty sweet ill just have to watch those revs and not get carried away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exclusive Opel Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Chulmleigh! that brings back bad memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkysmanta Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 hahaha good old chulmleigh..well ashreighney is the place to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SENNA1 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I would go for webers also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 If you are interested I have a brand new pair of Webers for 2.0 XE plus Weber linkage and rubber O rings and new MBE and harness with laptop input. All brand new boxed still from a car that I bought that the guy never got around to fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkysmanta Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 oh really. what are they 40,s or 45,s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 45's, I can send you a picture if you want. Like I say all brand new never used. pm your email and I'll send some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbox Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I've just Megasquirted an xe (so injection) .... not that difficult really and works very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB15 Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Valves dancing on the pistons tell's ya to change up a gear, I'm running carb tank (hatch) , faset pump , filter inline x2 , filter king ect, Nice basic setup on 45's , Nice bark from her!! need rollin road setup/tune tho Roll on nice summer (well hears to hoping) Ready to cruise Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opelmantagsi Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I am going with twin dellorto 40 but need to be careful what carbs you buy, mine are DHLA with no letter after that which is universal performance with 3 progression holes 40's are ok 45's are better for high rev performance would recommend you get and read this book http://www.bookdepository.co.uk/How-Build-Power-Tune-Weber-Dellorto-DCOE-DCOSP-DHLA-Carburettors-Des-Hammill/9781903706756 the guys at Eurocarb in the UK are very helpful when it comes to jetting / parts etc have a look at what I have been up to here http://forums.mantaclub.org/topic/26862-hello-form-new-zealand-manta-gsi-project/page__fromsearch__1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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