hatchsub Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 I have the carter weber right now and im really sick if it hessitating on me. Ive had a hitachi before and it did the same thing. My question is has anyone had a hitachi that didn't hessitate when it was warm? If so i would think that would be my best bet for all around ease of hookup. I don't want to get rid of all my emissions stuff cause i still need to pass. Ive heard a place mentioned on here that was supposed to have very good remanufactured carbs. I don't remember the name of it though. Anyone know what im talking about? I also was just on ebay looking at Hitachi's from other cars. It looks like it wouldn't take too much work for a chevy luv hitachi to bolt up or an old nissan hitachi. Anyone have anything to say about this? SPFI is very tempting but the wiring is what scares me. I do realize that with any of these options i will need either an EA81 2brl manifold or an EA82 SPFI manifold. Im looking for about the same or better fuel economy (currently getting 27mpg on the highway), and a bit better performance. Lets the opinions begin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Haven't bought from them, but http://recarbco.com/ may have a carb for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarian Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 The question is, why is your Weber hesitating? It would probably be cheaper and easier to fix that than to replace your carb. I just got a carb kit for my 32/36 for about $18 plus shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 i have a rebuilt hitachi from ccr i would sell.real low miles too.pm me if interested.i was going to put it on the brat, but there seems to be a few differences and the brat really runs pretty good after removing the emmissions.it was off an 82 or 83. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 Sorry i didnt make it clear enough. Its the Carter-Weber one barrel not the good 32/36. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 the carb i have is pretty new, actually it looks like new.have all the pieces Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 7, 2005 Author Share Posted November 7, 2005 PM sent 75subie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 back atcha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 While im thinking over 75subie's offer anyone else got anymore suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hey if i was to convert to hitachi from Carter-Weber all i have to do is swap manifolds? Is there any rewiring or is it all a plug in deal with the electric choke? Thanks for any help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hatchsub, I was just in Guilford yesterday and will probably go back up this week,maybe even tomorrow night. There's a free '87 EA82 but it has the carb.,not SPFI.If you'd like anything that I don't want you're welcome to it.Can't yank the engine or tranny unless you're superquick.My tow guy friend hates to waste time.Outside chance you could follow us back and get anything large out of it,but we can't do it in Guilford. The car is an '87 GL wagon with the D/R 5spd.Engine runs but was a little oily and not what I'd call excellent....but it ran.Exhaust leaks,interior had wicked mildew smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 Thanks for the heads up moosens. It doesn't sound like anything that im interested in though. If it was SPFI then i would think twice about it but if its just carb it doesn't really do me much good. Thanks though. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudboat Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Hey if i was to convert to hitachi from Carter-Weber all i have to do is swap manifolds? Is there any rewiring or is it all a plug in deal with the electric choke? Thanks for any help guys. I done it last year. Simple conversion really. Swapping manifolds is 90% of the work. You may have to alter your throttle cable somewhat to line up to the Hitachi, but I found it pretty easy. Right now I'm swapping from the hitachi to the Weber 32/36. Carb and adapter kit should be in today. In my experience... The Hitachi is better than the Carter 1bbl, and have heard that the 32/36 is much better than both of the others. I'll find out in the next day or so.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89hatch Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Yeah, keep us posted mudboat. I have a Hitachi, but I'm looking to convert to a Weber. I have the carb, but that's it. Would love to hear the steps needed, parts needed and how hard it was to convert and most of all, was it worth it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 Thanks for all the replys guys. Ive decided to save some money and keep the factory look by upgrading to the 2 barrel hitachi from 75subie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thealleyboy Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I had some experience working on the Hitatchi's that came on the old Datsuns. If you were to go that route, the older the better. The carbs from the mid to late 70's were still very basic, and fully adjustable. Even the electronic chokes were adjustable, and this solved a lot of the finnicky "cold start" problems everyone complains about. In fact, if you drilled out the housing rivets and installed screws, the chokes on the newer ones can probably be adjusted too. The ones from about 81 on, are very similar to the Hitatchi's found on our Subes. All the same disadvantages. People ***************ed about them then, just as they do now... good luck, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudboat Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Weber 32/36 came in yesterday. The swapover from the Hitachi to the Weber is pretty straight forward. Took about 1-1/2 hour for everything (remove old, remove studs, install new, hook ups, etc..). The kit had everything needed. Throttle cable lined up perfectly. Cranked it up late last night once everything was hooked up. Didn't have time to follow the instructions for tuning, so I'll get to the tuning either this evening or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89hatch Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Sounds easy. Thanks for the update. Where did you get the kit from? I only have the carb right now. Let me know how the tuning goes and any other snags or mods you might run into. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudboat Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Hey if i was to convert to hitachi from Carter-Weber all i have to do is swap manifolds? Is there any rewiring or is it all a plug in deal with the electric choke? Thanks for any help guys. That's pretty much it.. About a 2 hour job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 10, 2005 Author Share Posted November 10, 2005 Ok thanks mudboat. Ill hopefully be getting it done over thanksgiving break. Now that its getting cold out my car is running like crap with this carter-weber carb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudboat Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 Sounds easy. Thanks for the update. Where did you get the kit from? I only have the carb right now. Let me know how the tuning goes and any other snags or mods you might run into. Thanks I bought the entire kit (carb and adapter kit) from: http://www.webercarburetors.com/ Call them about the adapter kit. Comes with adapter, gaskets, bolts and nuts to hook up the Weber.. Adapter kit is like $40... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89hatch Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Cheaper than I thought, thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Select Spfi From Ea82_spfi Where Spfi > Carb Go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterD Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 anyone have a list of what is needed to convert to SPFI... sounds like it would be a project but could be kinda fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted November 14, 2005 Author Share Posted November 14, 2005 Weber 32/36 came in yesterday. The swapover from the Hitachi to the Weber is pretty straight forward. Took about 1-1/2 hour for everything (remove old, remove studs, install new, hook ups, etc..). The kit had everything needed. Throttle cable lined up perfectly. Cranked it up late last night once everything was hooked up. Didn't have time to follow the instructions for tuning, so I'll get to the tuning either this evening or tomorrow. Hey how did the weber work out? Better than the hitachi? Was it easy to tune or a pain in the butt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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