About this episode

In this episode, Rick Hunt shares his expertise on rebuilding carburetors for classic Volkswagens and offers practical tips for selecting the right setup.

Carburetors have long been one of the very first performance upgrades people make to their classic Volkswagens. But with so many choices out there—Weber DCNFs, IDAs, IDFs, and the various Dellorto options in 36, 40, and 45mm—it can be hard to know which setup is right for your engine. In this episode, we sit down with Rick Hunt of Rick Hunt Industries , a man who rebuilds carburetors every single day. Rick has been part of the Volkswagen scene since the mid-1980s, when he started working at a VW shop in Simi Valley. There he learned mechanical work, engine rebuilding, and eventually developed a specialty in carburetors—something he's become widely known for throughout the VW community. Today, Rick rebuilds carburetors for professional engine builders and enthusiasts alike. His deep knowledge of Weber and Dellorto carburetors helps people choose the right setup for their engine combination and get the most performance out of their dual-carb systems. We talk about the differences between popular carburetor models, common mistakes people make when selecting carbs, and what information you should provide when sending your carburetors in for a rebuild. The more details you give, the…

People in this episode

Host: Bill Tsagrinos

Guest: Rick Hunt

Topics covered

• carburetor rebuilding
• Volkswagen performance
• carburetor selection
• engine performance
• dual-carb systems

Keywords

• carburetors
• Volkswagen
• performance upgrades
• Weber
• Dellorto
• engine rebuilding
• carburetor models
• dual carbs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rick Hunt Industries

Products: Weber DCNFs, IDAs, IDFs, Dellorto

Places: Simi Valley

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