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Re: 1.9 wbx to 2.1 wbx petrol engine conversion

Posted: 29 Nov 2013, 18:51
by Highroller
I'm running twin webers on my dj with pancake filters. I bought the van like this so I can't really comment if there are any power gains / losses over the injection as I have never driven one. All I can say is that it pulls really well and cruises effortlessly at 65 / 70 mph. Fuel wise, I'd say roughly 23 - 25 mpg.

Re: 1.9 wbx to 2.1 wbx petrol engine conversion

Posted: 29 Nov 2013, 19:22
by mark
using bp super I get a couple or three more mpg, ive got bigger wheels and cruising speed is higher, but don't say owt as this will create all sorts of shenanigans. are the manifolds webber or taken from another vehicle? how close to the hatch are the air filters?
cheeky.........but any chance of a pic.

cheers mark

Re: 1.9 wbx to 2.1 wbx petrol engine conversion

Posted: 29 Nov 2013, 19:49
by Highroller
mark richards wrote:using bp super I get a couple or three more mpg, ive got bigger wheels and cruising speed is higher, but don't say owt as this will create all sorts of shenanigans. are the manifolds webber or taken from another vehicle? how close to the hatch are the air filters?
cheeky.........but any chance of a pic.

cheers mark

I'm getting that mileage using super unleaded. I don't know where the manifolds came from but it was a 1.9DG to 2.1DJ conversion by Laurie Pettitt. The carbs seem to have quite a low profile so the filters sit nicely under the hatch. I will get a photo up in the morning.

Re: 1.9 wbx to 2.1 wbx petrol engine conversion

Posted: 02 Dec 2013, 10:38
by marcus_asparagus
Hey All,

I have fitted Dellorto carbs and can vouch for their awesomeness! Oh and 26 mpg too.

Here are some pics......

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Re: 1.9 wbx to 2.1 wbx petrol engine conversion

Posted: 02 Dec 2013, 11:43
by Ian Hulley
I'd check your engine bar isn't space downwards by 3/4" using an assortment of manky old washers if I were you ... a friend's van was.

Re: 1.9 wbx to 2.1 wbx petrol engine conversion

Posted: 02 Dec 2013, 17:28
by kevtherev
marcus_asparagus wrote:Hey All,

I have fitted Dellorto carbs and can vouch for their awesomeness! Oh and 26 mpg too.

Here are some pics......

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I am so jealous..that I hate you... :mrgreen:

Re: 1.9 wbx to 2.1 wbx petrol engine conversion

Posted: 02 Dec 2013, 21:59
by mark
im loving that, did you shorten the breathers because of the rattles or to tidy it up, HOW CLEAN is that engine bay.
ian............ are there height issues ?

mark

marcus_asparagus wrote:Hey All,

I have fitted Dellorto carbs and can vouch for their awesomeness! Oh and 26 mpg too.

Here are some pics......

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Re: 1.9 wbx to 2.1 wbx petrol engine conversion

Posted: 03 Dec 2013, 12:40
by Fully Loaded Cali'
marcus_asparagus wrote:Hey All,

I have fitted Dellorto carbs and can vouch for their awesomeness! Oh and 26 mpg too.

Here are some pics......

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I'm asking without thinking.....would these fit onto a 1.9 DG?? :shock:

Re: 1.9 wbx to 2.1 wbx petrol engine conversion

Posted: 03 Dec 2013, 12:48
by kevtherev
yes

Re: 1.9 wbx to 2.1 wbx petrol engine conversion

Posted: 03 Dec 2013, 13:54
by marcus_asparagus
Fully Loaded Calli

That is a 1.9DG they are fitted to. :ok

Re: 1.9 wbx to 2.1 wbx petrol engine conversion

Posted: 04 Dec 2013, 09:06
by Ian Hulley
Take the fuel and inlet system off a WBXer and you cannot tell by looking whether it's a 1.9 or a 2.1, just as if you take the exhaust and cooling system off the early and late engines are identical to look at.

Ian

Re: 1.9 wbx to 2.1 wbx petrol engine conversion

Posted: 04 Dec 2013, 21:26
by Fully Loaded Cali'
kevtherev wrote:yes


Oooooh now then..... :idea: :mrgreen:

This could be the start of something.