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Mk3 1.3 cvh- wanting to convert to zvh on carbs

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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 08:54 PM
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Smile Mk3 1.3 cvh- wanting to convert to zvh on carbs

I've recently bought a very solid mk3 1.3 cvh 1982 and wanting to give it more power but not too much while staying reliable and been told zvh conversion on bike carbs was way to go 😬!!
Now I have limited knowledge on what to modify and what is best to buy?
Can anybody give me any ideas on where to start and how to go on?
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 03:07 PM
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Be just as handy to drop a standard Zetec in
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Old Oct 20, 2015 | 07:34 PM
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Thanks mate I've decided to do that, what information could you give me about what to buy (black top/silver top), what to modify and how to go on with the wiring? Lol sorry I'm more than happy to crack on with it but I could use all the information I can get! Thanks
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 01:50 PM
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I used a silvertop as a got a donor car with low mileage and FSH for 300 quid but i think the black top is better. Either or really. Depends on whether you want the 1800 or 2 litre and what car it came out of. Just Google it, loads more info than i could tell you.

I used a silver ESC unit to control spark but you can go for programmable Ignition control, just depends on your budget.

Bike carbs need a good manifold, they can be bought of the shelf for 200 quid. Its the jetting and setting up is tricky if you dont know what your at. Again just Google it, loads of info out there
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