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Fri Jun 25, 2010 4:26 am

As some of you know, I've been working on a new type of linkage for our cars for a couple of years. I posted this in another post, but, I think it needs its own topic. Well, after a long couple of weeks and as of Monday night, the twin pulley cable system is officially in patent pending status :D

I've passed out a few sets for testing and I have been getting positive feedback.

One of the cars is this beautiful Ghia....

with the twin cable setup installed on CB throttle bodies....

Look for it in a future Hot VW's and thanks Jason, for taking a chance :D

Here's a Weber carb setup installed in a type 4 powered bug...

Thanks Jon :D

As for availability for the Dell/Weber setups, I'm currently working on getting bids from a few shops to make this stuff in quantity. I wasn't to happy with the quotes that I have already received :(

I'm currently working on different types of carb/TB setups, other than the Dell/Weber IDF type. The project on the table right now, is a setup for the IDA folks. There may also be a DCNF version.

What other types of carbs/TB's are in need of better throttle control??

Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:32 am

Don't forget mine!! haha Hows that going anyway? Mine's just a single TB, to easy for this guy :D I think your system is just what the doctor ordered brother!!

Fri Jun 25, 2010 5:51 am

1955ccbug wrote: Don't forget mine!! haha Hows that going anyway? Mine's just a single TB, to easy for this guy :D I think your system is just what the doctor ordered brother!!

just waiting on the TB to show up...then we'll get to work :D

Fri Jun 25, 2010 6:19 am

Excellent! Any sort of a target price?

Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:34 am

Have you considered adding a TPS sensor option?

Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:41 am

Sigurd wrote: Excellent! Any sort of a target price?

I'm really trying to keep it under $200, but, the quotes I've been getting to have these made here are telling me different. The ones I make in my basement are $170 for a complete setup, but they aren't anodized and it does take a little longer to get.

Fri Jun 25, 2010 9:44 am

krusher wrote: Have you considered adding a TPS sensor option?

I'm seriously going to look into it. I've been asked by a couple folks about tps.

Fri Jun 25, 2010 8:50 pm

It looks like the adapter plate to mount the cables, goes between the carb and manifold? If so, what about gaskets?

Cool setup. I definately want one :D

Sat Jun 26, 2010 4:30 am

chrisflstf wrote: It looks like the adapter plate to mount the cables, goes between the carb and manifold? If so, what about gaskets?

Cool setup. I definately want one :D

The carb does not have to be removed, just remove two nuts and install the bracket :D

Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:57 am

I want one for IDF's with TPS and will buy it right now
Using the Webers as throttle bodies

Please let me know

Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:03 pm

Coming soon and with a new name......

Tue Jul 20, 2010 2:24 pm

I am assuming from the photos that you cannot run those with a stock doghouse shroud and carbs since there is no room between the shroud and carbs for the linkage adapter plate, or does it not interfere with anything?

Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:27 pm

74 Thing wrote: I am assuming from the photos that you cannot run those with a stock doghouse shroud and carbs since there is no room between the shroud and carbs for the linkage adapter plate, or does it not interfere with anything?

The current setup will only work with shrouds without heat ducts, but,
I'm currently working on a setup that does work with stock housings :D

Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:32 pm

Sweet. I'd definately want this setup for my dual IDF's and stock shroud. 8)

Tue Jul 20, 2010 3:51 pm

what about Weber ICT's? stock Solex's? Type 3's?

lemme know!

Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:10 pm

Pete, If you want me to test on my DCNFs with doghouse...let me know.

Tue Jul 20, 2010 4:14 pm

hahaha, yeah me too. I'd be more then willing to be the guinea pig to test out your system on my dual IDF's with stock shroud :twisted:

Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:07 pm

I was planning to purchase the CSP center pull setup for my dells next month because of the excellent feedback I've read here on samba. I think I'll wait for some feedback on this setup.

Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:15 pm

How easy is it to syn the carbs as compared to the center pull & crossbar?

Tue Jul 20, 2010 5:20 pm

DerrickfromNC1 wrote: How easy is it to syn the carbs as compared to the center pull & crossbar?