A lot of people have asked me why I would want to change from
carbeuration to fuel injection on a Bricklin. Here is my reasoning
behind it; if you can think of anything wrong with this agenda, feel
free to post some suggestions.
* I want to increase fuel economy. Yes, I know--that's hard to do
considering it's a two-ton car with a V8, but I plan on driving this
thing. A lot. And gas isn't cheap where I live. From what I understand,
my friend's SV-1 averages around 14-18 mpg in mixed driving, and I want
to better that by around 3-4 mpg on both ends.
* I am the caretaker of a 1970 Stingray and know what problems a carb
can bring. For instance, the smell of unburned gasoline is not the
world's sweetest perfume to me. Try as I might, however, I cannot chase
that smell from my dad's Vette and my friend's Bricklin suffers the same
malady. In addition, I don't like relying on vacuum pressure for much of
anything. I also own a 1989 Chrysler Conquest TSI whose vacuum system
was obviously designed by Satan. Dad's Vette isn't much better.
* FI systems, in theory, are always more efficient and put the power
down quicker. They are also less susceptible to bouts with cold weather,
and as an added bonus, you can integrate an electronic FI system into a
vehicle alarm.
Now, I may be totally off-base. I also know this is going to necessitate
a new intake manifold and other goodies that cost $$$. Basically, the
car I have found is not stock, so there is little reason for me to worry
too much about that. I am looking to do as many modifications, within
reason, that would allow me to get this car to the reliability and
performance level of a daily driver without actually making it into one.
Jess
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