One of the reasons why people began running 009s is that it is arguably a cleaner looking distributor without the ugly vacuum advance unit hanging off of the side. But I think the real reason is that most dual carb set-ups won't facilitate the correct vacuum signal needed. It all dates back to the Cal Look.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg S Tipton Sent: November 19, 2008 9:27 PM To: vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu Subject: Re: [vintagvw] 1600cc Single Port > I do not understand why anyone would put the 009 on the car if it has so > many problems. By what I read it is more of a step backwards in > perfomance rather than enhancing performance. _______________________________________________ vintagvw site list vintagvw@lists.sjsu.edu http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw