You have very affluent friends! :^))
Probably because they can't hack into the PCM to change fuel, ignition,
etc., curves.
Up to a certain level of sophistication, there's no real advantage to FI,
but with an engine, drivetrain covered with sensors; and the onboard
computer power to utilize them, allows much more efficiency. This allows
tailoring cams, etc. for more performance while maintaining improved
mileage, emissions.
Yeah, my '88 RX-7 is slower and less fuel efficient than a friend's old '80
smaller displacement carburetor model. Mine's much more 'green' though.
GM
----- Original Message -----
> Why do so many people with high performance Mustangs--Bricklins too for
that
> matter--use carburation and not fuel injection? I have a friend that
> recently took a new engine out of a 99 Mustang, gave it away (no help for
me
> since I have AMCs), and put in a carburated engine. He said it was better
> performance and that "everyone" used carburators. I don't think cost was
an
> issue since he just bought a Bricklin and a deTomaso Mangusta in addidtion
to
> the 4 or 5 Mustangs, Pantera L and Sunbeam Tiger Ford engine cars he
already
> has. He is looking for a GT40 if anyone has one or knows of any for sale.
>
> Stock Mustangs aren't the world's quickest, and Bricklins are heavier, but
> since people do take engines out to upgrade 5.0 litre Mustangs, that might
be
> a good source for parts. Before looking at the junkyard ask around at
your
> local race track.
> There are plenty of upgrades on the market for the Ford electronic
ignition.
> Since so many people buy them they must be better right? :-)
>
> Bu the way I have always used carburation in my RX7s (mazda FI sucks) and
I
> never had any problems with fuel smell in them or Bricklins. Once I got a
> choke in the Brick it starts and runs fine in cold weather.
>
> George
>
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