Re: typical weak spots, retrofit FI (was: Typical Type III

[Toby Erkson <Toby_Erkson@ccm2.hf.intel.com>]

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Subject: typical weak spots, retrofit FI (was: Typical Type III  Squa
Author:  type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE
Date:    1/9/97 9:05 PM
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>>FI or carbs: is it difficult to fit a fuel injection system to a car
that was
>>originally built with a carburettor engine? I know everything can be done
if one
>>wants, but apart from the mods to the engine: is it merely a matter of adding
>>high pressure fuel lines to the tank, or is there much more involved?

>You would need ALL the parts, including the wiring harnesses, fuel pump, gas
>tank and the extra return gas line.  You would probably need to cut out the
>place where the brain is mounted.
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This, of course, depends upon the FI system you get.  If you're going stock I 
would recommend against a custom installation.  If you're not concerned about 
going stock then the after-market has several kits. You don't need to change 
your gas tank -- a T-fitting can work.  Gene Berg and CB Performance are two 
places I know of that can help if you really want FI and going stock isn't 
important.

     Toby Erkson
     air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
     custom '72 VW Squareback 1.6L modified to 2.0L
     stock '75 Porsche 914 1.8L