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Re: AFM optical pick up
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sat, 10 Feb 2024 18:12:44 -0500
...to replace the stock carbon track and wiper arm in the digifant air flow meter. > > More to come , doing some measurements for the group...
re. O2 sensor output voltage
Historical mailing list
Sat, 11 Nov 2000 20:35:16 -0700
...In my case it is to adjust the propane fuel system on my van. Anyways, on gasoline I find that it moves between 0...
Re: Wild idle
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:36:23 -0700
...with a decent digifant EFI system running it, if a Eurovan 2.5 Inline Five would make a good vanagon engine. I think the...
Re: Idle Stabilizer Valve part numbering question
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 11:05:30 -0700
...the 025 and the 037? > Are they interchangeable in an '89 Digifant system? They 'look' > identical. > > Thx > Patrick Spragge > 1989 Westfalia w/2.1...
Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
Historical mailing list - "David Marshall (by way of Ron Lussier )"
Tue, 28 Oct 1997 09:07:35 -0800
...to a 90-92 Cabriolet head and Digifant injection and splice the Cabrio and Vanagon injection systems together somehow. I'm wondering if you...
Re: O2 Sensor Idea (long)
Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
Fri, 8 Sep 2006 12:12:42 -0400
...Only the late Digifant models that had D at the end of the part number were "chippable" or to some degree capable of reprogramming...
Re: Running without a cat...?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:49:38 -0400
A hollowed cat reduces backpressure, but your FI system should compensate. I drove my '85 for 4 years with an empty cat with no...
Re: [Syncro] Wiring for CIS-E F.I. in Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 21 Mar 2001 19:26:00 -0800
...module to control the idle like there is in the Digifant and Motronic systems. You are also right, a idle stabilizer valve is a...
Re: Non-stock ignition coils/plugs?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:09:36 -0500
...The Vanagon ignition for both Digijet and Digifant need the factory coil. These systems vary the dwell depending on engine speed to maintain a...
Re: Random wire... Ugh.
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:23:04 -0400
...On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 2:08 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > The various label later Vanagon Digifant ECUs store trouble...
Digifant Fuel System Troubleshooting Experience
Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
Mon, 11 May 2009 21:54:37 -0300
...The procedure is to fit the pressure gauge into the fuel system, turn on the ignition to pressurize the system (pump should shut off...
Right On Steve! (grounds, vanagon syndrome, etc.)
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 10 Apr 2003 11:12:23 -0400
...Please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail from your system. Unless explicitly and conspicuously designated as "E-Contract...
Re: 87 Misfires when damp
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Thu, 8 Jun 2006 15:02:08 -0400
...anything that involves cycling the engine and solving a problem even if temporary is usually related to the sensors in the system. my stumbling...
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Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
Sat, 21 Oct 2000 20:48:14 +0200
...bought the Vanagon ! It has a Digifant FI, and I�m not a big fan of FI systems unless they work properly but laws...
It looks like the Triple Electrode Spark Plug might be the best f or the 1.9L Motor
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 17:32:05 -0600
...DTC is optional (it is a Motronic F/I system where mine is a Digifant II, that might be the difference). I've always...
Re: Injector Color Codes, Yellow for 2.1
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 20 May 2006 07:40:50 -0700
...injectors are for AFC systems (air cooled vanagon and late buses > with FI) > Yellow (gold?) injectors are for Digijet/Digifant engines (1.9 and...
Re: Air/wasser swap
Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:33:08 -0700
...A few notes: > Leaving the transmission in place, you should be able to swap the > engine and cooling system from the donor without much...
Re: New Engine Needed
Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
Fri, 26 Apr 2002 11:33:15 -0500
...necessarily cheapest) way. > 1) Closed loop engine management system. > 2) Digifant or better fuel injection system > 3) Stock tach and gauges work > 4) Stock...
Re: My New Bentley
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 7 Apr 2013 12:55:55 -0700
...Vanadium carbide, an inorganic compound; Vancouver >> Canucks, a NHL hockey team; Vehicle code, a motor vehicle traffic legal >> system" ........etc. >> >> They have them at...
Questions for you conversion experts
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 09:53:30 -0700
...I'm splicing the management harness from a '95 2.0 Golf into my Vanagon, replacing the Digifant 2 system that I have been...
Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 8 Jul 2011 00:19:00 -0700
...I modified the intake manifold to adapt the digifant fuel injectors and used the digifant engine control system. I also took the SAAP automatic...
Re: Running without a cat...?
Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:03:17 -0300
...I have a perfectly running 2.1, using Digifant. The cat *should* not make any difference to the running of the FI. It will...
Re: FW: 1 Tristar & 1 Special Syncro FS READ!!!!!
Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
Thu, 10 Aug 2000 10:43:18 -0500
...gack!! <<<snip>>> 87 Vanagon Syncro Eurospec 2.0 Digifant engine with less than 5000 miles on it. Weddle Built Transmission with 5.43 Ring...
Re: diesel gas conversion - fourth day
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 4 May 2002 20:05:40 -0700
...Can't answer the CIS-e questions, I have Digifant ll. Robert 1982 Westfalia (formerly Diesel) ----- Original Message ----- Wrom: LKBRNVWWCU Sent: Saturday, May 04...
Re: Damnagon stutter !@#$
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Wed, 7 Jun 2000 15:50:05 -0700
...components? > > -isn't there a over-rev limiter built into the digifant > system? if this is > engaging at around 4000 instead of 6000 rpm...
Re: Fuel pump noise? Fuel filters.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:17:49 -0700
...IIRC, the Digifant pro manual shows an image of the fuel pump. I'm sure Davids' images would be better, but heres a thread...
Re: Engine erratic power.
Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
Sun, 19 Jan 1997 16:16:45 -0800
...They give a thorough testing procedure for testing the FI system (specific to VW) to find the source of trouble, or at least to...
Re: More AFM/ECU reverse engineering results coming
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 20 Dec 2006 16:59:29 -0600
...reverse engineering AFMs, ECUs and other > funny business in the Digifant injection system. It's classic 80's > embedded CPU technology. > > I pulled apart...
Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions! - 3A Comment
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 17 Sep 2013 12:19:48 -0400
...The stock engine uses a CIS-E engine management system which is easily converted to use Vanagon Digifant or 1.8L injectors and electronics...
Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Fri, 6 Mar 2009 06:21:51 -0800
...Makes me nervous. > > John Rodgers > 88 Gl Driver > John, As Tom Hargrave said, no carburetor system can approach the efficiency of FI system. However...
Fuel injector question - non starting
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 10:55:13 -0700
...Additionally, I wanted to change my rusty air distribution system which included a very scaly manifold. When pulling everything apart, I also ended up...
Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:40:33 -0800
...which engine management is best. eg. some (few?) swear by CIS. Digifant is pretty common. I'm running Motronic (as c/w the engine...
Some Comments on Engine Conversion Eurospec vs. non -
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 3 Jan 2000 18:41:47 EST
...the Motronic system is more susceptible to gremlins. Unlikely. Should be much more robust as compared to Digifant. 2). Loud droning at 3900 rpm...
Re: question about thermostat ... or not
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 3 Mar 2010 09:47:55 -0600
...digifant replacement engine (2005) with less than 1000 miles on > it ... > > benny boy says the thermostat is crucial to proper performance of injector > system...
Re: Engine Rebuild or Conversion?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 24 Jan 2001 17:38:45 -0800
Lots of people are installing our kits with the 105hp 1.8L Digifant engines to keep the costs down. If price isn't a...
Re: Engine swappers: How low can your engine go and keep you going?
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 23:49:27 EST
...Match ported the intake system and exhaust system. I applied (Swain Tech did the actual coatings) a non-corrisive thermo barrier ceramic coating to...
Re: cooling system design
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Tue, 9 Mar 2004 06:43:02 -0500
...i have been running a self built 15 degree digifant engine conversion for over 10,000 miles, in various climates and altitudes. the system...
Re: Continued Bucking - Digifant readings
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sun, 20 Jan 2002 23:59:06 -0800
...If you are running on battery voltage only, low voltage in the system will affect the operation of the Electronic fuel injection . Better get...
Re: question about thermostat ... or not
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:27:33 -0800
...digifant replacement engine (2005) with less than 1000 miles on > it ... > > benny boy says the thermostat is crucial to proper performance of injector > system...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 2 Feb 2015 12:29:45 -0800
...the > 1.9's > Digijet injection system until we can do a Subaru conversion. > > The Digifant system is just an overly complicated attempt at...
Re: Idle Relay - Idle Valve match?
Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:04:30 -0700
...Are there certain sets that were designed to go together? > > For the 2.1 Digifant in NA, there's just the B revision and...
Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 8 Jul 2011 08:13:17 -0700
...I modified the intake manifold to adapt the > digifant fuel injectors and used the digifant engine control system. I also > took the SAAP automatic...
Re: Fuel Injection tuning - wide band O2 sensors
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 00:39:57 -0400
...so you could install the wide band O2 sensor in a digifant system and still keep the ECU happy ... while knowing exactly what A...
Re: strange idling behavior ? (long post with plenty of diagnostic hints)
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:43:53 -0800
...That seems to cause all kinds of weirdness in > the Digifant II system and other VW injected vehicles. I have never been > able to...
Re: hall-effect part
Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
Tue, 24 Oct 2000 19:24:28 EDT
...next to the Idle Stabilizer in the Digijet system. I do not believe the Digifant has one. The part I am interested in resides...
Re: High performance fuel rail system.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 16 Feb 2003 09:32:48 -0600
...In other words if the digifant system were to run at > 50 > psi, instead of 36 psi, then the pluse cycle could be shortend...
Re: Generic, three-wire, 02 sensor choice for digifant?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 30 Jun 1999 23:07:31 -0400
...This is a fuel injection system, not molecular engineering. Tolerances are just not that tight, least of all on a 15 year old van...
Re: Megasquirt FI Control and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 10:55:13 -0700
...It is doable to stay within the DIY EFI motif and completely ditch our digi____ systems. However, since most of what they are doing...
Re: Question about temp II sensor and bad running
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:09:26 -0700
...Vanagon 2.1 Digifant only. This is the original version 1.0, built by Daryll Boehler http://www.loam.org/vw/Vanagon/DigiTool/ Mark...
Re: idle stablizer/its only another part (Good Info Here!)
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Fri, 20 Dec 2002 19:26:51 +0100
...for me) to read at the address below about the entire digifant system: http://insel.heim.at/madeira/341126/FAQ_Ruckeln_mypage.html Unfortunately...
Re: 91 DoKa
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:23:14 -0700
...I was talking to a buddy of mine who is super sharp on the Digifant system and he made an interesting point that all...
Re: Removing stuck O2 sensor
Historical mailing list - James
Wed, 4 Feb 2015 22:14:56 -0500
...intake valves in > VW engines - I've had this in CIS, Digifant and far more modern engines. > Seafoam or other intake valve cleaners will...
Need help with an electrical(?) problem, '87 Syncro
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Thu, 22 May 2003 08:19:40 -0700
...The Syncro has the Digifant F.I. system. Has anyone else experienced this? Does anyone have a clue as to what might be wrong...
Re: Eurospec Conversion MORE INFO!!!!
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Wed, 29 Jul 1998 07:42:04 -0700
Are parts going to be available seperatly? I personally feel that it is a bad idea to use the Digifant II system as shown...
Re: Throttle Body Question
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:41:10 -0500
...The fuel system is Digifant. >> >> The throttle body lays transverse over the engine. From the Right hand >> side of the firewall, through a hole...
Re: digijet EFI on digifant engine - throttle switch in particular
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Mon, 4 Aug 2003 14:27:19 -0400
...Please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this e-mail from your system. Unless explicitly and conspicuously designated as "E-Contract...
Re: Strange Catastrophic Failure
Historical mailing list - pat
Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:47:16 -0400
...Since this engine has an old school Haltech engine management system on it instead of the Digifant, many of the usual Vanagon issues might...
Re: Boston Bobs day at the dyno
Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
Fri, 21 Dec 2001 21:30:02 -0800
...Boston Bobs day at the dyno > > > > This is an interesting topic - how much headroom does DigiFant/DigiJet > have > > for performance increase? > > > > According to that...
Re: Megasquirt FI Control and Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Sat, 20 Sep 2003 15:25:34 -0500
Not sure what mega-squirt costs, but I've had real good luck with the Haltech engine management system. Mine is an E6s that...
Re: Slight over run popping from exhaust..84 (inline VW with Digifant )
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Mon, 3 Aug 2009 22:23:21 -0700
...Plus I know there are list members with other >> similar VW motors and knowledge of the Digifant EFI system. Here goes: >> >> This particular motor...