should I junk my fuel injection for my 1.7 for dual 44idf Webers, Fuel injection versus carbs Options

[MrPurdy]

Hello,

I recently bought a 1973 Porsche 914 with a 1.7 and fuel injection. The car ran ok when first purchased, However, I went to start the car, it would not fire up. Got spark etc, but no fuel. I noticed most of the fuel injection wiring harness is brittle and or have cracked wires. I have tried cutting out the old wiring where I can, however to no such luck.I would like to keep the car fuel injected, however, I can't find where to buy a new wiring harness and or don't want to assume that is the only cause.

I recently have been discussing with other past owners of the 914 and two have said to go with Dual Weber 44's or 48's? if I went this route, do I need to change out my distributor and Cam? I know the fuel pump will need to be replaced.

I would like some input and or advise from someone who may have already traded out the fuel injection for carbs.

Lastly, Im an old VW guy and know carbs but the wiring on this fuel injection seems it could take me down the rabbit hole to more problems and cost.

Thanks

Mark

[ctc911ctc]

I was there once upon a time, I stuck with FI and I am glad that I did - once I got it running correctly (took a while) it is a stock car with dozens of experts. If you go with carbs you are trail blazing - very few people will have your setup.

If you stick with the FI, grab the plenum and make certain it is tight - this is the source of countless trouble when addressing the FI systems.....then the MPS.......

GOOD LUCK!

CTC911CTC

[thelogo]

it is a stock car with dozens of experts.

CTC911CTC
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You heard the man
................................... Dozen of experts... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


So if your f.i go's down there are about ...12 guys in the world who can fix it .... Id say thats about right ... Its unfortunate but its accurate. Ask 12000 mechanic s about djet . 1 of em may be able to help

[ClayPerrine]

[quote name='thelogo' date='Jul 27 2020, 09:22 PM' post='2837708']
it is a stock car with dozens of experts.

CTC911CTC
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You heard the man
................................... Dozen of experts... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)


So if your f.i go's down there are about ...12 guys in the world who can fix it .... Id say thats about right ... Its unfortunate but its accurate. Ask 12000 mechanic s about djet . 1 of em may be able to help
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There are lots of D-Jet experts out there. It was used on everything from Mercedes, to Volvo, VW, Audi, all the way to the Chevrolet Cosworth Vega. So there are people out there that can help fix it. And it is dirt simple, so you can learn how to repair it yourself. It is not rocket surgery.

Carbs are like doing accounting with a pencil and paper.
D-Jet is like doing accounting with a mechanical calculator.
Current EFI (megasquirt) is like doing accounting with Microsoft Excel.

The accuracy and efficiency goes up with each new improvement.





Clay

[Superhawk996]

Carbs are like doing accounting with a pencil and paper.
D-Jet is like doing accounting with a mechanical calculator.
Current EFI (megasquirt) is like doing accounting with Microsoft Excel.

The accuracy and efficiency goes up with each new improvement.

Clay

Well said.

Modern EFI is already well beyond Megasquirt EFI with gasoline direct injection and small turbos producing high power density and high durability out of 2.0L engines that are making 250HP / 275 lb-ft of torque that would be unheard of out of a VW T4.

Love modern powertrains but there still is nothing like the clatter of a vintage air cooled engine, induction, and fan noises for me.