I don't think it would be too high tech. Interesting reading.
----- Original Message -----
From: <mark@noakes.com>
Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 7:02 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] any Fuel Injected ole trucks?
> You guys have convinced me that you have something here. I had previously
looked at efi
> and decided that it was way too expensive to consider, but this setup is a
build it
> yourself version...probably not for the electronics hardware/embedded
controller
> software squeamish but definitely in line with typical engineering
experience and skills.
>
> I'll probably only do this on my two ole trucks if I can make a setup that
looks retro,
> but I will probably try to put one on my 66 Corvair.
>
> I would like to be included in any discussion about this topic in the
future...probably
> too high tech for most of the list though...????
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mark Noakes
>
> On Mon, 24 Nov 2003 22:45:40 -0500 (EST), zman wrote:
>
> >
> > On Sun, 23 Nov 2003, J Forbes wrote:
> > > I'm curious if any of y'all are running EFI on your ole trucks. I'm
> > > very seriously considering putting a tuned port system on the 454
that's
> > > going in my 57/59 Suburban. I got the complete intake with injectors,
> > > fuel rail, and throttle body from a 1999 454 truck, and I found a
> > > do-it-yourself controller setup on the net, called MegaSquirt
> > > http://www.bgsoflex.com/megasquirt.html
> > > This controller is a kit, and requires knowledge of electronics,
> > > computers, and automotive electrics and fuel systems to make
work...but
> > > I think I can handle it, with the available on line help (there's a
> > > yahoo group devoted to it).
> >
> > I presently working on a Megasquirt conversion for my '57 Buick 364.
I'm
> > using a 650cfm 2barrell Holley throttle body I got off of eBay. Seems to
> > be pretty cool. Should be able to source any number of TBI parts for the
> > 6.
> >
> > --
> > Scott H. Zekanis
> > zman@kungfumonkey.com
> > http://www.rod-o-rama.com
> > http://www.thehellbenders.com
> > 1957 Buick Riviera Hardtop (2 dr., 364" Nailhead)
> > 1959 GMC in Chevy Sheetmetal 1/2 Ton (235" Inline 6)
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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