Thecarhoarder
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- Aug 19, 2023
For a few months now I have been in the process of installing a DGV 32/36 Weber carburetor into my Kjet-powered wagon. And I did the swap. It runs...I want to sort of do a small documentation of how I went about the swap and update as I tune and modify further.
The first thing I did was rip out the Kjet system but retain the wiring harness, I found this was a smart move because some of the sensors are important for retaining the spark and fuel delivery if you're trying to keep the existing system intact.
The kit I bought was the Redline B21/B23 Carb and intake kit and there were some modifications I had to do to get the carb to fit. Mainly had to trim the intake where it meets the thermostat housing and in my particular application, had to remove the two coolant temps sensors and fill the bung holes with plug screws and get those flush. After that installing the intake and the carb is no issue.
From there it's plumbing, I bought an Edelbrock fuel pressure regulator, hooked the fuel lines appropriately to the carb, intake, and return, and removed the fuse to the main fuel pump. You'll be using only the rear fuel pump from here on out. You don't want to over-pressurize the FPR and the Carburetor.
From here assuming your grounds are hooked up From the harness and your throttle position switch from your Kjet is hooked up you should be ready for a first start. (https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR7QyL43/ first crank no issues)
I'm still in the testing process now, mine needs jetting and final tuning. I was able to drive it around for a couple of hours until now when I give it more than a parking lot amount of gas it'll stall out and backfire, but that's what this thread is for. I'll update and let y'all know what works for me and what doesn't and I'll take any tips I can as well. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR7Qrr6S/
The first thing I did was rip out the Kjet system but retain the wiring harness, I found this was a smart move because some of the sensors are important for retaining the spark and fuel delivery if you're trying to keep the existing system intact.
The kit I bought was the Redline B21/B23 Carb and intake kit and there were some modifications I had to do to get the carb to fit. Mainly had to trim the intake where it meets the thermostat housing and in my particular application, had to remove the two coolant temps sensors and fill the bung holes with plug screws and get those flush. After that installing the intake and the carb is no issue.
From there it's plumbing, I bought an Edelbrock fuel pressure regulator, hooked the fuel lines appropriately to the carb, intake, and return, and removed the fuse to the main fuel pump. You'll be using only the rear fuel pump from here on out. You don't want to over-pressurize the FPR and the Carburetor.
From here assuming your grounds are hooked up From the harness and your throttle position switch from your Kjet is hooked up you should be ready for a first start. (https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR7QyL43/ first crank no issues)
I'm still in the testing process now, mine needs jetting and final tuning. I was able to drive it around for a couple of hours until now when I give it more than a parking lot amount of gas it'll stall out and backfire, but that's what this thread is for. I'll update and let y'all know what works for me and what doesn't and I'll take any tips I can as well. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPR7Qrr6S/
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