Re: FI or Carb

[Toby Erkson <Toby_Erkson@ccm.jf.intel.com>]

Vince,
Why?  If your engine doesn't need rebuilding and you are happy with the 
stock setup then don't waste your money.  If you convert to carbs I 
guarantee you will be wasting time and money.  The only reason to move to 
carbs is because you want to have a larger engine (torque/hp increase).  
And, actually, you can get after-market FI systems for bigger engines if 
you're willing to pay for it -- $1000 or so and yes, someday, I will 
convert to an after-market system.  If you like tinkering and maintaining 
an engine (and you have a second car or your pushy friends are willing to 
drive you around when something goes...) then a carb conversion will be a 
definite learning experience for you!

Don't succumb to peer pressure because, in this situation, it will cost you 
much money and grief.  Believe me, my baby has taught me a lot and I REALLY 
appreciate the superiority of FI.
     Toby Erkson, air_cooled_nut@pobox.com
     '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L
     '75 Porsche 914 1.8L
     Portland, Oregon, http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/8501/

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Subject: FI or Carb
Author:  type-3-errors@umich.edu at SMTPGATE
Date:    10/29/97 9:50 AM

I was wondering about my car.  It is FI right now but my friends keep
on pushing me to go with carbs.  I was just wanting some other
people's opinion on this subject.
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