Zaks 1990 brumby Engine swap

Silverbullet · Post by **Silverbullet** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:09 pm

Well then, get a decent 81' and whack a Weber 32/36 on it and a 2" exhaust, would probably cost less than converting or rebuilding and a heck of alot easier.

My 2c

scriptchip · Post by **scriptchip** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:27 pm

How much am i looking at a weber? will i have to change the intake manifold ?
I dont want it too be as powerful as a v6 commie but i want to be able to go up a minor hill in third aha.

Brumby Kid · Post by **Brumby Kid** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:48 pm

For a weber, get a second hand one for around $100.
Then you might need to put a rebuild kit through it. $20-50
And you will need to buy an adapter plate. Less than $50.
Or buy a new one with the adapter for more than $500-700.

Search for a thread titled something like power upgrades for older EA engines. It's by Barron Von Chicken Pants. It has lots of ideas.
Note higher octane fuel is only worth it if you advance your timing and up your compression).

If you can drive your L series for a while I would be pulling apart your current engine and swing what's wrong. Maybe just a new gasket kit and your all good. Though it may also be a full rebuild/ new engine.

Cheers Cam

Post by **TOONGA** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:17 am

this is the thread Cam is talking about.

showthread.php?t=394

TOONGA