QUESTION 914 2.0 '74, Should I put the FI back on? |
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QUESTION 914 2.0 '74, Should I put the FI back on? |
SierraNevada |
Mar 24 2019, 09:16 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 22 Joined: 11-September 15 From: Mammoth Lakes, Ca Member No.: 19,148 Region Association: Southern California |
I am thinking of putting my fuel injection back on my '74 914 2.0. It currently has webers on it and I have the motor out on the stand. Will it help my resale value if I put the injection back on? The case is non number matching.
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Chris914n6 |
Mar 24 2019, 09:42 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,302 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Depends if you have a carb cam. Not compatible with the FI.
If the cam wasn't changed then yes, more valuable with a good working stock FI. |
EdwardBlume |
Mar 25 2019, 06:46 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 |
Uh, yeah.
Reminds me of a joke my kids are telling right now... "Road Work Ahead?" "Yeah, I sure hope it does..." |
mepstein |
Mar 25 2019, 07:00 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,234 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It will drive smoother with better fuel efficiency. No gas smell either. Worth more, probably but it is a pain to track all the parts down and get everything working if your only goal is to get more at the sale.
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BeatNavy |
Mar 25 2019, 07:20 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
"Road Work Ahead?" "Yeah, I sure hope it does..." My daughter and her friends wouldn't leave that one alone about 2 years ago (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) It will drive smoother with better fuel efficiency. No gas smell either. Worth more, probably but it is a pain to track all the parts down and get everything working if your only goal is to get more at the sale. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
Bleyseng |
Mar 25 2019, 08:45 AM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
It will start on first crank, run smoothey when cold, and just be more responsive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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Tom_T |
Mar 25 2019, 11:59 AM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California |
It will also run better up at your altitude than with carbs & without re-jetting whenever you go down to Bishop or lower altitudes, but the cam is the question as noted above.
My 73 2L with EFI always ran flawlessly down here in the LA/OC lowlands, & whenever I went up to Mammoth or other mountain resorts to ski back in the day when she was my DD. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
ctc911ctc |
Mar 25 2019, 12:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 890 Joined: 9-June 18 From: boston Member No.: 22,206 Region Association: North East States |
It will start on first crank, run smoothey when cold, and just be more responsive (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Just got done last fall with refurbishing a 40 year old '74 2.0, kept the original D-Jet. Took a great deal to get it right, however, the car was ICE cold yesterday, had not been started in 5 months and started on the first turn.......very cool! D-Jet is a very elegant example of Analog 'computers' which, for the period were state of the art and pretty much indestructible. Worth the investment in knowledge IMHO. |
jagalyn |
Mar 25 2019, 12:14 PM
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True Patina Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Scandia, MN Member No.: 5,503 Region Association: None |
If you have the injection parts or access to them at a reasonable cost, put them back on. Since your engine is out, now would be the time. Much easier and increased value.
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bbrock |
Mar 25 2019, 12:19 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Depends if you have a carb cam. Not compatible with the FI. If the cam wasn't changed then yes, more valuable with a good working stock FI. Agree with everyone about FI but don't overlook the important point above. If there is a carb cam in the engine, the decision is already made for you unless you want to split the case to replace it. And if you do, you'll be faced with the "while I'm there" syndrome. That's the boat I'm in. |
Tdskip |
Mar 25 2019, 02:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,683 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Cam is key consideration from what I've learned.
If FI came now is the time - I'm going to do the same on one of the 2.0l I have. |
Bleyseng |
Mar 25 2019, 02:22 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Depends if you have a carb cam. Not compatible with the FI. If the cam wasn't changed then yes, more valuable with a good working stock FI. Agree with everyone about FI but don't overlook the important point above. If there is a carb cam in the engine, the decision is already made for you unless you want to split the case to replace it. And if you do, you'll be faced with the "while I'm there" syndrome. That's the boat I'm in. Yeah but splitting the case and getting in there isn't that big a deal. Jeez, they are souped up bus engines. |
ndfrigi |
Mar 25 2019, 05:09 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
so if the engine has a carb cam, F.I. totally will not work anymore?
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ndfrigi |
Mar 25 2019, 05:11 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
ooops why it posted twice!!! hhhmmm
so deleted the 2nd |
mgphoto |
Mar 25 2019, 05:40 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,335 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
so if the engine has a carb cam, F.I. totally will not work anymore? Not for smooth transitions of power. Cams have a particular profile relative to its use, FI cam lobes are shaped differently than a carb cam. Carbs rely on vacuum to meter out fuel, while FI relys on vacuum the deliver air while a computer decides the fuel mixture. The difference in what is being delivered and how determine shape of the lobe. |
ndfrigi |
Mar 25 2019, 05:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California |
so if the engine has a carb cam, F.I. totally will not work anymore? Not for smooth transitions of power. Cams have a particular profile relative to its use, FI cam lobes are shaped differently than a carb cam. Carbs rely on vacuum to meter out fuel, while FI relys on vacuum the deliver air while a computer decides the fuel mixture. The difference in what is being delivered and how determine shape of the lobe. thanks for that info! |
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