Webers, made in Italy vs American

[BartdeBruijn]

Hi,

I purchased a set “American made” Webers 40 IDA’s.

Overall condition looks great. No play in shafts and no wear around throttle valves in housing of carbs.
I want t use the purchased IDA’s for a new 2.5 l (2.45 Henry Schmid -Supertec spec) engine build but read also very contrary stories on quality and leakage issues.

Could someone share their experiences on the quality differences if any!?

Thanks,
Bart
Porsche 1969 911T

[Chuck Miller]

Bart,

I would ask:

Paul Abbott - Contributes here as 1QuickS
http://www.performanceoriented.com/

Matt Blast
https://eurometrix.ws/

Hope this helps,
cm

[Cliff]

Hi,

I purchased a set “American made” Webers 40 IDA’s.

Overall condition looks great. No play in shafts and no wear around throttle valves in housing of carbs.
I want t use the purchased IDA’s for a new 2.5 l (2.45 Henry Schmid -Supertec spec) engine build but read also very contrary stories on quality and leakage issues.

Could someone share their experiences on the quality differences if any!?

Thanks,
Bart
Porsche 1969 911T

I have a set purchased in 1995, never used them. Bought as a panic/rumor buy for my 72 T which still has the MFI. Mine were bought from Richard Par & set up specifically for a 72 T. I too am curious about the quality of these American made ones. I know that Richard goes thru everything and specs out all on paper for the customer to see. Now he has his own design, I think, PMO, that everyone raves about....

[M_deJong]

I have set of US purchased new in 1995 and in use since on 2.2T. Only problem I ever had was warped accelerator pump covers about 2005 that needed sanding flat. Rejet and bigger venturis when I rebuilt to 2.4E spec a couple of years ago. Carbs have been great.