Wish my brain would stop, but it just won't Options

[underthetire]

I was thinking, with the limited/no availability of parts for the D-jets, what could we do? For me, no problem, aftermarket FI. I don't care too much about being original. But the other guys that want to keep the stock look... I'm sure the Megasquirt computer would fit in the D-jet brain box very easy. You could I think use the factory harness to the box, and even the factory connector, just some wiring in the box from the factory plug to the MS unit. I think you could even use the stock FI points to trigger if you wanted too by adding a pull-up resistor inside the box. Next was the MPS unit. I think it would be pretty easy to install the GM 3.5 bar map sensor INSIDE the old MPS unit, and use the existing vacuum source and plug. It might be even possible to get the GM TPS under the plastic stock throttle position switch cover, and use that connector. The head temp sensor is a no brainer, so is the air temp sensor. You don't really need a O2 sensor, even though it is nice to have. The rest of the stuff for the Djet could be just left in place for cosmetic reasons at this point. Might even be able to use the stock mixture knob with a pot under it to sorta control mixture, using it as a kind of manual O2 sensor. Dam my brain (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

[Dr Evil]

The idea would be best in states with draconian smog laws, like CA. Many have talked about it, Dave did it, I would be all over it if I lived in CA and owned a 76. You could totally tweak it to run cleaner for the sniff tests (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

[Tom_T]

The idea would be best in states with draconian smog laws, like CA. Many have talked about it, Dave did it, I would be all over it if I lived in CA and owned a 76. You could totally tweak it to run cleaner for the sniff tests (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

In CA it's also useful for the 70-75's in any variety (assuming it can be done for 1.7's & 1.8's as well as the 2.0's), because IIRC the Smog Exemptions for 75 & earlier technically only applies to unaltered vehicles & a CHP or DMV inspection would turn up an obvious mod, as well as the long dreaded stealth roadside "sniff tests"

BTW DMV has already started test programs with those roadside tests - eeeakk!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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DMV has proposed getting rid of the problematic indy test-only stations because those tests have turned up a bunch of 76+ vehicles out of compliance just days/weeks after they passed the "official" re-registration bi-annual smog test!

So you CA Teeners with modded engines will need to start to be on the look-out, cuz they're using unmarked vans/trucks with the test eqpt. on them! Then they can slap you with $1000s in fines & penalties, plus force you to take it off the road or return it to stock!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif)

I'm sure what they're thinking: What a great way to fill the state's budget shortfall - fine the "violators" - & are using that to justify spending millions-$ on this test program!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Obviously - Stealth is the way to go in CA folks! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/alien.gif)