I completely agree. Its not worth it to me to convert to FI. If you really
must have that sort of involvement or power it can be done with Webers. Or
frankly in my opinion done on a better car. - Don't shoot!
I have however seen Porsche 914's with a VW rabbit/Golf FI system. Not
worth the headache and the next buyer may not want it. Much thought must be
taken into the various sensors (and where you'd locate them) that are
required as well. Also when required how would you pass smog tests?
Its a simple car. Keep it that way or you ruin the formula!
Peter S
----- Original Message -----
From: John Suchak <suchak@mediaone.net>
To: Mark J Bradakis <mjb@cs.utah.edu>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 31, 1999 5:16 PM
Subject: Re: Fuel injection
>
> Once again this subject raises it's head and tweaks my curiousity..
>
> Some time ago another lister mentioned that he was aware of someone
> retrofitting the fuel injection from a VW Rabbit to a Spit, but that was
the
> extent of his knowledge I think.. Anybody else ever hear of this? I'm
> wondering if it's really worth the work when compared to properly set-up
carbs.
>
> JS
>
>
>
> Mark J Bradakis wrote:
>
> > As far as I know, there is no simple kit to put fuel injection on
> > a Spitfire. RealSoonNow, though, I'm sure someone will get around to
it.
> > I've been meaning to install an electronic fuel injection system on the
> > Killer Spit, as soon as I get the funds to buy the controller, the
throttle
> > bodies, the fuel plumbing, a laptop to tune it, a dyno to check it all
out,
> > et cetera. Yep, RealSoonNow.
> >
> > But the technology is all available off the shelf, if one wants to
cobble
> > up a system for their car.
> >
> > mjb.
>
>
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