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| Beamer13 |
 Nov 18 2007, 11:02 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
Alright, I am at a crossroads! I just purchased a '74 2.0. This car had a little run in with a welder, a fuel line, some flames, and some foam from the friendly neighborhood fire department. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) This car was fuel injected with the Djet ( i believe??) You see the fire was contained to the battery side of the vehicle. Minimal damage. One of the biggest problems is the fact that the fuel injection control box was completely melted!! What I want to know is opinions on whether I should stay fuel injected and try to find the right controller (can't see any numbers on it) or if I should convert to carbs???
The biggest problem I am finding so far is finding the controller and the wiring harnes as they were both completely melted. I did find a parts car that I bought and will use some of the parts but unfortunately it doesn't have either of those parts! Any help that you all could give me would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks! rd |
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| hwgunner |
Nov 18 2007, 11:27 PM
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914 Parts @ Discount Prices 800.321.5432 Group: Members Posts: 1,714 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Santa Maria, Ca Member No.: 3,095 Region Association: None |
I would say stay FI if you can. Especially if it is just a fun car. It might cost a little more but i think it will be more reliable/drivable. My .02 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
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| Dr. Roger |
Nov 19 2007, 02:02 AM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
i might even have my old FI box on a shelf somewhere down there.
maybe it's time to do a good deed. lemme know if you want it. mine is a '74. |
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| jasons |
Nov 19 2007, 06:39 AM
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Jackstand Extraordinaire Group: Members Posts: 2,002 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Scottsdale, AZ Member No.: 2,573 Region Association: None |
I would stay with the FI, especially on a 73 or 74 2.0. Your car will be worth more, and when its set up correctly, it works amazingly well.
I would only put carbs on a motor built to have carbs. BTW you can figure out what ECU you need by what MPS you have. But, I would start with the assumption your stuff is 1974. Check out Brad Anders site(see below). Lotsa good info for you there. And post a WTB here, someone has what you need for sure. http://members.rennlist.com/pbanders/ |
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| Joe Ricard |
Nov 19 2007, 06:52 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Just about everyone has an EFI brain on a shelf. All that is required is a bit of effort on your part.
Seems some are offering them up already. EFI is good keep it. I just gave away both my D-jet brains to a guy that wanted to go back to stock. I have slide down the slippery slope of race motors and CARBS. |
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| Beamer13 |
Nov 19 2007, 12:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks everyone for your advise!! I appreciate all the help! I obviously found the right forum to join right away. Hopefully you will all be patient with me as I dive into my "new" toy!! Any other advise would be greatly appreciated!!
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| Beamer13 |
Nov 19 2007, 01:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
PM'd you Dr. Roger. Also posted some pics of the pre and post fire abomination under the picture pages.
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| Beamer13 |
Nov 20 2007, 11:42 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 303 Joined: 8-November 07 From: Midwest Member No.: 8,308 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ok, so as some of you know, I have been informed that I was misinformed as to the size of my engine. It is actually a 74 1.8 with an engine code of EC (california). Car is just full of surprises!!!
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| dinomium |
Nov 20 2007, 03:18 PM
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Git on a chair son, all the good stuff is goin over yer head! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,777 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Bremerton, WA Member No.: 74 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
IMHO, that dress DOES make you look fat
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