Re: [T3] FI questions

[Greg Merritt <gregm@vwtype3.org>]

> how does FI respond to engine modifications?  is it adaptable?

	D-Jetronic uses a relatively indirect measurement of the amount of
air going into the engine, and doesn't take well to dramatically increased
displacement.

> My goal is to have my car go 0-60 in about 8 seconds.  I have not driven my
> car yet but this figure seems lower than stock.

	Yes, that is a bit lower than stock.

> What should I do to get there?

	The quickest way would be to drive it off of a very tall cliff.
(Yes, I'm kidding!)

> My car has a fresh rebuild on the engine,
> but induction parts.

	You'll need to start with a very expensive, very large engine.
Others will know better than I do, but you'll probably want to start with
a modified Type IV engine.

	(Hey, this question isn't a troll, is it?)

-Greg

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