 1973 914/4 2.0 HELP!, Injectors / Manifold Pressure Sensor / Computer - Oh my |
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| Seiler |
 Jun 8 2015, 08:38 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 8-June 15 From: United States Member No.: 18,817 Region Association: None  |
Hello,
I am in a quandary, should I spend the extra money an get new injectors, replace the manifold pressure sensor that is leaking, and find a fuel injection computer. Or should I convert to a Weber Carburetor setup like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/130899658464 ? If you have any suggestions or could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. |
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| Kansas 914 |
Jun 8 2015, 09:28 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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QUOTE(Seiler @ Jun 8 2015, 08:38 AM)  Hello, I am in a quandary, should I spend the extra money an get new injectors, replace the manifold pressure sensor that is leaking, and find a fuel injection computer. Or should I convert to a Weber Carburetor setup like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/130899658464 ? If you have any suggestions or could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. So many questions... How close to original is the rest of the car? Do you expect performance or just start and run? A single carb is the worst thing you can do to a Type 4. Fuel injection is the best thing on a stock 2.0L. |
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| Cairo94507 |
Jun 8 2015, 02:26 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,719 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California
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I agree. It really depends upon how original your car is and what your expectations are. I personally think the FI system is the way to go. But if you convert to carbs, do it correctly and change the cam to one designed to work with carbs. Slippery slope once you start making changes.....
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| Seiler |
Jun 8 2015, 02:58 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 8-June 15 From: United States Member No.: 18,817 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Kansas 914 @ Jun 8 2015, 11:28 AM) QUOTE(Seiler @ Jun 8 2015, 08:38 AM) Hello, I am in a quandary, should I spend the extra money an get new injectors, replace the manifold pressure sensor that is leaking, and find a fuel injection computer. Or should I convert to a Weber Carburetor setup like this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/130899658464 ? If you have any suggestions or could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it. So many questions... How close to original is the rest of the car? Do you expect performance or just start and run? A single carb is the worst thing you can do to a Type 4. Fuel injection is the best thing on a stock 2.0L. The interior is not stock at all, there has been some modification to the exterior as well. At this point I would just be happy with start and run wile I am working on restoration. Where would I get these parts replaced reasonably? The carb setup seems to be a sensible solution. Thank-you for your inquiry ! |
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| rhodyguy |
Jul 13 2015, 07:52 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,063 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
you can have your injectors refurbished inexpensively and source the other items in the classifieds. i think the single carb setup will be a waste of time and money.
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| 914work |
Jul 13 2015, 08:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 291 Joined: 9-November 11 Member No.: 13,762 Region Association: None |
How about what MY is your car? Engine?
That will tell us if your after a L-JET or D-Jet system to compare. There are a couple members offering complete OE FI systems in the classifieds for around $500 |
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| EdwardBlume |
Jul 14 2015, 08:17 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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I think the DJet is preferable for street driving.... IMHO.
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| Seiler |
Aug 4 2015, 10:01 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 8-June 15 From: United States Member No.: 18,817 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(914werke @ Jul 13 2015, 10:01 AM) How about what MY is your car? Engine? That will tell us if your after a L-JET or D-Jet system to compare. There are a couple members offering complete OE FI systems in the classifieds for around $500 the model year is 1973 914 2.0 |
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| turk22 |
Aug 5 2015, 10:43 AM
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Treetop Flyer Group: Members Posts: 735 Joined: 27-July 12 From: Cincinnati OH Member No.: 14,725 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I have the same, 73 2.0L Djet,
In my opinion, I would suggest that the injectors can easily (and cheaply) be refurbished, the MPS can be rebuilt, using the kit from Tangerine racing, and there are ECU's available for the 2.0L Djet. If the car is basically un-molested, and stock, I would keep the Djet, which is the best for daily cruising and driving, and will give you biggest return on investment if you ever sell the car. I believe that most Carb conversions would require a slightly different cam to perform the best, and that means cracking the engine. In time/effort/money with the 3 things you have listed, keeping the Djet is what I would recommend. When you get the MPS rebuilt, you will see an immediate improvement in how the car runs. Timing and plugs and general tune-up are also big helps after you get the big 3 done. Turk |
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| SKL1 |
Aug 9 2015, 08:52 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,597 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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If you do go the carb route, DON"T do the single carb. For sure, do a dual set up. Chris' linkage at Tangerine is pretty slick too!
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| Pat Garvey |
Aug 11 2015, 05:55 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,899 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
Please don't do carbs. It's like giving a bow & arrow to a Marine. He'll make it work until it gets him killed. The point of technology is NOT going backwards!
Pat |
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