Jess,
I agree totally. I have purchased a Holley Fuel Injection system. It is a
TBI system so it is not a multiport system but it still will be fuel injected.
The system runs $700 or so new for a 670CFM system that is rated up to 325 hp
or so. I got mine used so I picked it up a lot cheaper than that. Just keep
playing around on ebay. They are on there all of the time.
If you are talking about a multiport thing, I believe that I came across a
place that had a setup like that for the AMC for $2000 or so. For the Ford, you
would need a wiring harness from a Mustang 5.0, along with all of the sensors,
and a GT40 intake for a Ford Lightning. This would be high $ also but a kick
$%#@ system capable of supporting loads and loads of hp (600-800 or so). I also
think that there are some systems that Holley or someone else sells for $2000 or
so. Let me know if you want me to try to find any of these for you.
All of the guys on the AMC mailing list and the FSJ mailing list seem to
think that it is one of the best things that you can do. The people that have
it swear by it. - better fuel economy, better driveability, runs when cold, you
can adjust from the inside of the car, etc.
I am going to try to put mine in 2-3 weekends from now. I will let you know
how things turn out. The kit does have alot of pieces but I am sure that if I
take my time it will work out fine. I will let you know of any hitches.
Jamie
-----Original Message-----
From: Jess Nicholas [SMTP:jessn@mindspring.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 12:23 AM
To: bricklin@autox.team.net
Subject: Why fuel injection?
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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