Jim -
Do you see a big improvement in your fuel economy? How about power?
What is regular maintenance like? Can you go back to standard spec
carbs easily?
Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 2/16/06, rjhco <rjh@hockertlaw.us> wrote:
> I have a complete electronic fuel injection and engine management system
> installed in my BJ8.
>
> If you are considering EFI, remember that there is a lot more to the system
> than merely plugging in an injector or two. A properly designed and safe to
> drive system must have at a minimum:
>
> Recirculating fuel supply
> High pressure fuel pump with high pressure fuel lines
> Large in line fuel filter
> Fuel pressure regulator
> Programmable computer with logging functions
> Air temperature sensor
> Engine temperature sensor
> Throttle position sensor
> Manifold absolute pressure sensor
> Fuel pressure gauge
> A crankshaft position sensor/rpm sensor
>
> Other helpful additions:
> Low pressure fuel pump to feed the high pressure pump
> Oxygen sensor, either wide band or narrow band, depending on computer
> capabilities
> Vented fuel cell
> Mass air sensor, if you want to design the system for throttle transition
> based on air mass instead of manifold absolute pressure
> Vacuum gauge
> Air box
>
> Make sure you understand the proposed system and how it is designed to work.
>
> Best regards,
> Jim Hockert
> Dallas, TX
> BJ8 Rallye
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