1976 VW Beetle Fuel Injection - Carburetor Conversion

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Can't believe Taylor followed through with the carburetor conversion. 😮 When I was 19 I did the same thing to my 76 Beetle.

[@WolfHausMotorwerks]

The intro and samba comments ... Comedy gold 👍👍

[@wickedwerks]

Hey thanks 😂

[@masbeetleboy9169]

Great job with the conversion. I think this car might have also needed new engine mounts.

[@peteh4312]

I have a 1975 with fuel injection and a 1969 with carburetor. Just curious why you just didn’t swap total engines. And what did you do with the fuel injection parts

[@ApertureAppliedScience]

Because then we wouldn’t have this video

[@VWJawbreaker]

Nice work as always.

[@wickedwerks]

Thank you sir!

[@harryharker9564]

as usual well informed and explained really great

[@djambrosia]

So, if I play the video backwards it's a guide on how to FI your bug? All joking aside, it's another bug running and back on the road which is all that really matters. Regarding crappy aftermarket distributors. On my last two T1 engine builds I used T25 1.9 WBX dissy's fitted with a T1 vac can rather than a Petronix replacement. The ignitor amplifiers are very reliable and readily available being shared across the VAG range. You have to run a little more advance for smooth acceleration as the mechanical curve is presumably different. The other issue is finding an early 1.9 wiring loom or a later one to cut up, but I ended up making my own loom for the last install.

[@vwcoco]

That’s what that long wire is on the block. Ideal I’ll snip mine off . Engine good work again Taylor

[@georgegomez5767]

I like your video i watched them all three times

[@davemurton736]

Well done Taylor, enjoyed that 👍

[@MarsGarage333]

Really great work, I just purchased a 75 beetle and the previous owner convert to carb and he keep the distributor the dual. And I’m looking to change it. And what your suggestion. And I got a Carb 34 PICT-3. And also they didn’t not connect the cut-off-valve. Thank you

[@ERICWHITESIDENOGARGE]

That carb going to freeze up with that FI muffler, it needs heat riser tubes.

[@vgmutah]

Either replace the whole exhaust system during the conversion so the engine has heat risers, or add one of the 12 volt flexible ceramic heater wraps off eBay under the carb. This works.

[@ApertureAppliedScience]

Maybe if it got under 0 degrees like in Germany where this car was designed. Never seen a carb get too cold and “freeze” they may not run as efficiently tho without the heat pipes.

[@ERICWHITESIDENOGARGE]

@ApertureAppliedScience the outside temperature doesn't matter. Your intake can freeze up on a 95-degree summer day. That is why the Gremans added heat riser tubes to prevent the carb and the intake from getting too cold. They knew exactly what they were doing.

[@ApertureAppliedScience]

Now her next traditional “beetle mechanic” will want to rip off that new tangled fuel pump and will charge her for a mechanical fuel pump because “it’s not right for the car at all.” At this rate you’ll have her be so far backwards she’s ride a horse and buggy everywhere 😂

[@josephsookraj5582]

Is that a super beetle?The rear is like my 71 vert. but the spare in the trunk is stored like a standard beetle

[@wickedwerks]

@@josephsookraj5582 no, it’s a standard.

[@jamesgray8123]

What did you do with all the fi parts?

[@dbo9277]

I wanna buy all the FI stuff….nice to have back up parts. How much??

[@amcrebelfan]

I have mine the guy I bought it from changed it to carbs he said the fuel injection worked fine. It’s all in two boxes. Getting ready to list on the samba.

[@robertcumming9390]

Great video as always. What is the song at the start of your videos? I need to listen to the whole thing!!

[@williamsistrunk8935]

is there a way to contact you about a question I have?

[@wickedwerks]

Yes. Google “wicked Werks Providence Rhode Island”, the shop should come up and my number is listed.

[@joebruno2675]

Is there anything you used to regulate the new electric fuel pump or does it not need it? I am converting my 1977 EFI beetle to carbs because the parts are not being produced and used parts or expensive and not reliable.

[@wickedwerks]

Nope, the derale pump I used is rated for 1-3.5psi which is fine on the stock carb.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Hopefully the car will be only used on nice warm weather days. Since it doesn't have the correct muffler and the pre-heat tubing hook up. Dual carburetors would have been my recommendation.

[@ERICWHITESIDENOGARGE]

Well actually, that carb can freeze up on a 95 degree day. The air up by the carb can get very cold, it doesn't matter the outside temperature. I was going say the same thing, it need a different exhaust with heat riser tubes.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

@@ERICWHITESIDENOGARGE You're correct. Going with dual carburetors, would have been better and cheaper in the long run. Fixing the original FI system would have been my first choice.

[@ERICWHITESIDENOGARGE]

That's what I did to my 76. I have daul Webber ICTs, I can also can keep my stock exhaust and heater boxes.

[@mikehansen1247]

Computer nonsense.I think you should get another job. Any good mechanic could fix the EFI. With no heat risers it’s gonna freeze up.

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

@@mikehansen1247 These conversion happen all the time. The lack of aftermarket FI parts, doesn't help either.

[@jamesquintana9137]

I agree with you Taylor. I don't want any state-of-the-art, computerized gadgets in my VWs either! They run fine with NOS mechanical parts!

[@ApertureAppliedScience]

Thats a big stretch to call the D-Tronic system computerized. It’s mechanical in every aspect. That’s like calling your electric starter motor a state of the art a computerized gadget. The EFI is controlled by relays and does not have a computer just like your starter- and I don’t see people complaining about its complexity.

[@matthewchambers3584]

Best thing to do. I am originality freak but even I recognise there are times where driving a car, over rules keeping them factory standard

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

Nowadays information on these FI systems, are available. Comparing to 25 years ago. With some homework the FI system could have been saved. Good used parts are available.

[@philcappellini2820]

Cool, insightful and interesting video. I don't necessarily agree with what you did. But still a cool, insightful and interesting video 😀. Thanks for the video!! 👍

[@wickedwerks]

Hey thanks for watching!

[@glennbaker6174]

Can you actually carburate a fuel injected engine?

[@wickedwerks]

Yes. The engine doesn’t really care how the fuel is delivered.

[@mtozzy11]

Thats the main thing as long as theyre still on the road .......

[@JimsNBHomestead]

When are you sending me a beetle to Canada?

[@katumbacharles9938]

Are they not in Canada?

[@DerekObidowski]

the Holley Sniper kit is better than the 75-79 fuel injection if you use the carburetor manifold with the Sniper kit. the Mexican Beetle fuel injection is better too.

[@mysterymonkey]

Did the Samba police get you?😂

[@wickedwerks]

Yes they did 😂 AND IM NOT BITTER ABOUT IT AT ALL.

[@mysterymonkey]

@@wickedwerks Ha I did watch it twice and wondered where that comment had gone!

[@jameshisself9324]

Oh snap. Given the state of modern pump fuel, wouldn't a modern EFI conversion make more sense?

[@wickedwerks]

Not necessarily. A modern EFI kit is 4K in parts. I’ve been running carbs for the last ten years without issue.

[@jameshisself9324]

​@@wickedwerks Daily drivers, or parked up and fuel system drained and treated? Alcohol is in everything these days or will be soon if you are in a lucky area. Sooner or later it has made all of my carb vehicles into museum pieces. They absolutely rip, but without drain and treat or daily driving they are a certified PITA. Building a DIY system can be much cheaper than 4K. Could do dual (8) injectors for less than half that, probably 4 injectors for around 1K. I love my carbs too, but the pump gas situation makes them a lot less practical.

[@michaelconverse5127]

This is a great video if you want to : Increase emissions Reduce fuel economy Reduce smoothness and drivability Make the engine less responsive Increase acceleration times Decrease the value of the car Make the car unsalable in states that require emissions compliance. I mean, why Learn how to fix what was a durable and reliable system when you can do this ?

[@mysterymonkey]

Blasphemy 👍😂

[@garym2500]

Oh god this guy needs to stick to pre 75 bugs without FI as he has no clue … The FI system can be reliable for someone who knows their craft .. what a shame :(

[@wickedwerks]

I thought I did a nice job 😂

[@MajorDan1138]

Too late ta 'pologize!

[@wickedwerks]

Well thank god I don’t really feel bad 😂

[@DC-bm7oz]

Making new old again lol