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Con Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1702
anybody know anything about 40mm kadron carbies? any good? do i need to re-do cams etc on a 1600 to run it properly? whats a good price for a dual setup with manifold for twinport??

thanks🙂

Con Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1710
thanks again skew 🙂

SKEWtYpe3 Custom Title Time!

1,859 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1714
thats cool, hopefully others will put in there thoughts but it was recently discussed in the 'old' forum

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1725
Kads are Ok....but....

All dependes what you want to pay. New Kads are well over the $1k mark. For less you can pick up a real good 2nd hand set of dual 2 barrels ie IDF's DRLA's DCNF's etc

You CAN just wack on a set of Kads to a stock 1600 and get some improvement.

I have known a "few" people who have picked up good Kads for under $400......
And i knew a few people who have paid $2k for new 44 IDF's.......and i knew who was happier..


Cry once (says me who bought 2 nd stuff and needs to replace some of it)
Futue te ipsum!!!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1726
read these articles , especially "Carbs 101"


http://www.aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/articles.htm



[Edited on 4-9-2002 by blue74l]


Stupid system....see my next post for link

[Edited on 4-9-2002 by blue74l]
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karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1744
There was a set of Kadrons in the Melb Trading Post last week for $400. I like the Kadrons because they have more "period/classic" than the Webers.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1758
Yep...that is not bad....but be aware you could be up for another $100 or 2 if the linkage is trash.
You also have trouble getting rebuild kits for them.....just not as easy as IDF's.
IF they came in at $600 for a little bit more you can have IDF's..........MUCH more tuneability(?)
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Con Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1760
hey, thanks for the info guys..... lol, the reason i asked about the Kadrons was cause i saw that add in the Trading post...., but they are sold already... 🙁 and im just checking this site out now..... looks pretty good so far, thanks for that blueL74...

ok, ciao for now:thumb

555bug WRX Bug Boy

1,123 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1769
kadron rebuild kits are easy to source up here in sunny Brisbane. We fitted a set to my mates 1916 and whilst it dose'nt pull like it would with some 44~48🙂 webbers it runs just fine, in fact a little to rich. I'm not sure I'd for out 1K for them though 🙁 at that price injection is starting to look like an easier option.

vwrallycar Insano Dub Head

721 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#1881
yeah i would like to add me two cents to the original post. I currently have twin kadrons on my stock 1641 and they are just awesome, as is the sound, so naturally i would recommend them to anyone if u can get a 2nd hand set. i paid $500 for mine 2nd hand and they are great.

Herbie Down Under VW club of Victoria

152 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1964
Does that mean you will beat me now. I'll try and stay upright on the track longer next time so you can prove it.:P
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Tazzielittle

Former member ·

#2029
I have Kad's on my stock 1600TP....
Not had a problem.
I bought them second hand and just bolted them on.........

And as far as i know..... Stan THE MAN uses them standard on his 1641 hillclimbers.......
So what else would you want.....

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#2031
are kadrons good to use on a stock 1600sp? using them as a single carby?
cheers
rhys

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#2079
No
I am sure you cant get a single manifold for the application.
No point
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kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#2110
kool thanks blue was just wondering!
cheers
rhys

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#2130
you can get single port manifolds if you look hard enough.
Once again - no point. You may as well put twin port heads on. Cheaper and easier
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