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| orangecrate |
 Apr 25 2025, 11:35 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 169 Joined: 16-September 13 From: Apache Junction AZ Member No.: 16,394 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
I'm finally getting closer to getting the Cruel Mistress on the road . (Read I'm putting things together instead of taking them apart) I'VE dumped a ton of new parts in this rig and alot of time and energy. I want to actually use it as I believe it was designed for, a touring car. Like several thousand mile trips. AZ to WA. Hwy 1. The Rockies. Million Dollar Hwy. Road trips. Engine rebuilt. Trans refurbished . New brakes, bearings,etc. Mechanically in very good shape. Electrical Eh the light and signals work and wipers. My concern is being stranded somewhere by my 50+ yr old FI. D-jet. In terms of reliability, would I be better off to run carbs and if so what setup? She's a 72 1.7 ,stock motor. If I stick with the Djet , what spares should I take? What are your thoughts on converting to Mega Squirt to control the FI?? This is not a high end build. Thanks for your thoughts , insights and time. Robin (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| Osnabruck914 |
May 6 2025, 04:20 PM
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My previous 914 had D-Jet. My present one has dual Dellorto carbs. Previously with the D-Jet my heart was always in my mouth on longer trips, hoping and praying the FI would not leave me stranded (not easy to diagnosis and fix FI failures on the road), which it did several times. Now with carbs I drive those trips with impunity, knowing I can make needed repairs easily. GO CARBS and relax!
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| 930cabman |
May 6 2025, 05:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,172 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States 
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QUOTE(Osnabruck914 @ May 6 2025, 04:20 PM)  My previous 914 had D-Jet. My present one has dual Dellorto carbs. Previously with the D-Jet my heart was always in my mouth on longer trips, hoping and praying the FI would not leave me stranded (not easy to diagnosis and fix FI failures on the road), which it did several times. Now with carbs I drive those trips with impunity, knowing I can make needed repairs easily. GO CARBS and relax! Osnabruck914 +1, keep it simple |
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orangecrate fuel delvery options Apr 25 2025, 11:35 AM
Jack Standz Interesting question.
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O... Apr 25 2025, 06:32 PM dtmehall :agree:
i've been running 40idf's for 40... Apr 25 2025, 06:49 PM orangecrate
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