2000 FI to carb conversion

[nicktheviking]

I haven't been able to dig up very much information on this topic, so I was hoping that someone on here has done the conversion.

What all is required? Obviously a carb intake manifold, a carb (or carbs), adjustment to throttle, and a mechanical fuel pump?

Is it possible to make a conversion CA smog legal? Is the older smog equipment needed?

[So Cal Mark]

not legal in Calif, you can't go backwards on smog equip, only fwd

[nicktheviking]

Ah, kinda figured.

I guess if I want a performance bump, it's forced induction.

[BigBird68]

Same question different State - IL, what is needed?

[manoa matt]

IL also requires smog, but they are not as strict as CA. You may be able to sneek it past them, alot easier if you have a 1980. Manifold, carb, accelerator linkage, accelerator cable, possibly a new accelerator pedal depending on your year, and a few rubber hoses should get you going.

[brad131a4]

Don't think you would get any better performance changing to carbs from the F.I. You would be better off getting a digital stand alone fuel management system to be able to tune the car and utilize easy upgrades to the F.I system. Just getting a good port and polish on the intake and head can get you up to 20hp with just that done on a well tuned F.I head. I'm talking about a vw 8v motor but it would still apply as the F.I system is very close to the same as vw used in the 70's and 80's.