Herb,
AARRGH! With so much of the normal 2 carb manifold retained, it looks like
this won't work out for my single SU fed turbo although I would love to add
EFI. Post turbo, my manifold has two branches. Perhaps the injectors could
be mounted into the two inlet branches? Also the manifold intake pressure
sensor would be getting very different readings from a turbo equipped
car..??
Needless to say, I'm very interested and would love to follow developements.
I think most of the list would be interested in what you are doing.
Regards,
Glen Byrns
'59 bugeye
> Fellow Spridgeteers,
>
> This weekend, FROGGI ('60 Bugeye w/1275) hit the road for the first time
> with his new fuel
> injection system... BEEFI. For those of you somewhat new to the list,
> BEEFI is an acronym for
> BugEye Electronic Fuel Injection and is being developed by my son
> Dustin.
>
> While a couple of "tweaks" are needed, the car performed surprising
> well. The
> engine started almost immediately and without dying a number of times
> prior to
> reaching operating temperature. It idled smooth and revved quickly when
> we "bleeped" the
> throttle. On the road, the car accelerated, pulled hard right up to red
> line... and beyond
> (Bugeye tach, 1275 engine)! Didn't even hesitated or sputter. This
> thing works guys!
>
> Some time back, I reported that various sensors had been installed under
> the bonnet. Sensors
> supply information to the "brain" for fuel management. Sensors used
> are: MAP (manifold
> absolute pressure); throttle; temp and oxygen. Each plays an important
> and significant role in
> maintaining the correct fuel mixture throughout the engine operating
> range and various driving
> conditions.
>
> BEEFI is designed to be an affordable alternative for those wishing to
> "clean up" their fuel
> delivery system and eliminate the constant adjustment of SU or similar
> carbs. No expensive
> manifolds to buy... the base of the SU's are retained as mounting blocks
> for the injectors and
> also for their throttle plates. The float bowls are removed and air is
> drawn from the top of the
> carb body; where the piston and chamber normally sit.
>
> This is a DIY (do it yourself) system and as such requires some
> fabrication and machine work.
> The most difficult portion will be fabricating the fuel rail. A
> junk-yard, Ford Bronco V-6 fuel
> rail, cut/welded, is currently being used on our test car.
>
> Next time I'll write more on how and where the sensors are mounted, fuel
> pump being used, fuel
> pressure regulation and the injectors themselves.
>
> If you have questions, I'll try to answer them as well. Feel free to
> e-mail me off list so we don't bore everyone.
>
> WFO Herb
> Keep the sticky side down!
>
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