getting more power from my engine

[joblue]

Hello All I'm new here so I hope this makes sense. I have a df 1.9 engine with a solex carb, it is very reliable but does not have much power and on some hills I have to go down to 2nd gear which is not good when I am on a motorway. Is there anyway I can improve the performance without changing the engine?

[Hacksawbob]

service it!

[joblue]

I have done that I was thinking more of modifications to the engine.

[matt-northey]

new carbs possible exhaust system

[joblue]

What sort of carb would be good I have already got a stainless steel exhaust for a dg engine.

[ermie571]

have you had it compression tested to ensure that the engine is healthy?

Em
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[joblue]

The engine is healthy just not powerful enough I live in a hilly area and need more power to get up the hills are there any engine modifications that would help rather than putting a different engine in?

[CovKid]

Four routes and all expensive except last one

Force more petrol through it
Fit a 2.1 or customise the stock one
Fit a more modern engine
Reduce the weight

[kevtherev]

Fit a 2.1

I did this.. plug and play
plus in your case, you'll need a DG manifold and a pierburg carb. Which you can pick up at any VW show.
Should be able to get a used 2.1 for about £800.
Elite could fit you one check out their website.

[joblue]

I know that the dg engines produce a lot more power could I swap dg heads and carb onto a df engine?

[jason k]

its not loads more at all. if you want bang for your buck its the dj route for you