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  • Re: [Diy_efi] rant
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 12 Oct 2007 18:03:41 -0400
    I'm not getting any diy_efi stuff at all, and i AM a member of the megasquirt mailing list. Sudhir On 10/12...
  • Who is Diy_efi?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:54:03 -0700
    ...Thank you. > > > > _______________________________________________ > Diy_efi mailing list > Diy_efi@diy-efi.org > http://lists.diy-efi.org/mailman/listinfo/diy_efi > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Building a website is...
  • Re: [Diy_efi] rant
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:02:11 -0700
    ...etc ? > > Mike > > _______________________________________________ > Diy_efi mailing list > Diy_efi@diy-efi.org > http://lists.diy-efi.org/mailman/listinfo/diy_efi > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Need a vacation? Get...
  • EFI vs Carburatores; Thanks!
    Historical mailing list - Digital Shadow
    Fri, 29 May 1998 00:55:50 -0300
    I want to thaks you all for the suggestion! I'm staying with the my EFI Thanks!
  • Re: Who is Diy_efi?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:38:23 -0700
    ...Thank you. > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Diy_efi mailing list > > Diy_efi@diy-efi.org > > > http://lists.diy-efi.org/mailman/listinfo/diy_efi > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Building a website is...
  • Re: Who is Diy_efi?
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:05:35 -0400
    ...Thank you. > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Diy_efi mailing list > > Diy_efi@diy-efi.org > > > http://lists.diy-efi.org/mailman/listinfo/diy_efi > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Building a website is...
  • Re: Who is Diy_efi?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:44:34 -0700
    ...Thank you. > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Diy_efi mailing list > > Diy_efi@diy-efi.org > > > http://lists.diy-efi.org/mailman/listinfo/diy_efi > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Building a website is...
  • Re: EFI vs Carburatores; Thanks!
    Historical mailing list - marcus
    Fri, 29 May 1998 00:03:35 -0700
    ...learned from this thread Digital Shadow wrote: > I want to thaks you all for the suggestion! > I'm staying with the my EFI > > Thanks!
  • Re: EFI to Carbs, some fun here
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 28 May 1998 22:16:03 -0400
    ...GEE! ain't EFI grand, all one needs is AAA coverage and a Cell Phone and we're ready for anything that EFI can...
  • Re: EFI or Carburator Suggestion!
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Wed, 27 May 1998 15:37:07 -0700
    find a mechanic that is comftorable with the EFI. It's easier and cheaper than changing the EFI to suit your mechanic. My '90...
  • Fwd: Re: Who is Diy_efi?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:14:25 -0700
    ...Who is Diy_efi? > To: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> > > > > > > > > > > > Neil, apparentely is DIY-EFI list has a virus > that is subscribing people. My...
  • Re: Any info on the Mansispeed EFI
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
    Tue, 3 Sep 2024 16:20:59 -0400
    ...I am very happy with the Mansispeed EFI. Andrew On Tue, Sep 3, 2024, at 11:57 AM, Eric Caron wrote: > Hi folks, > > Anyone...
  • Re: Who is Diy_efi?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:59:15 -0700
    ...Thank > you. > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > Diy_efi mailing list > > > Diy_efi@diy-efi.org > > > > > > http://lists.diy-efi.org/mailman/listinfo/diy_efi > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > > Building a website is...
  • EFI or Carburator Suggestion!
    Historical mailing list - Digital Shadow
    Wed, 27 May 1998 18:19:35 -0300
    My mechanic said that If I want to avoid all future problems and a cheapest solution , he suggest me to change ' 90 syncro EFI...
  • Any info on the Mansispeed EFI
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 3 Sep 2024 11:57:34 -0400
    Hi folks, Anyone have experience with the Mansispeed EFI? I have the GW system on my 85. And the 1.9 system on my...
  • Cheap rebuilt AFM?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
    Wed, 8 Nov 2006 11:22:00 -0500
    ...H4 1.9 Liter FI EFI Air Flow Meter: Digiject Our Price: $156.99 Core Charge: $66.00 Ships in 5 business days (2...
  • WTB: Porsche 911 early (pre EFI) heater boxes [no vanagon content]
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 11:21:47 -0500
    A friend is looking for these, must be pre EFI for 911, his is a '72. If you have any leads, please let me...
  • Re: [vanagon] rough idle and emission control
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 10 Dec 2005 18:49:23 -0800
    ...I plan on ordering one soon for my 'new' EFI van. I've been running a Weber carb since 1998, I'm not so...
  • Re: Converting EFI to Carberator
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 8 Mar 2004 10:22:09 -0500
    On Sun, 7 Mar 2004, Malcolm Stebbins wrote: > Just a jab at EFI, I hope that you all are following > the thread re Warren...
  • Re: Converting EFI to Carberator
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 7 Mar 2004 08:17:30 -0800
    ...Just a jab at EFI, I hope that you all are following the thread re Warren's "Billy Bones" EFI problems. Malcolm (91 carb...
  • Re: Converting EFI to Carberator
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 5 Mar 2004 17:19:11 -0800
    ...And remember to factor all of the upkeep of the EFI into any pollution calculations. I for one like my carb. EFI is a...
  • Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:32:43 -0800
    ...etc. > �There was the electronic feed back carb..........for a few years, That > sure didn't last............replaced by EFI. > > The EFI system on...
  • Re: EFI or Carburator Suggestion!
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Thu, 28 May 1998 02:16:14 EDT
    ...and a cheapest solution , he suggest me to change ' 90 syncro EFI to carburetor system. I don't like the sound of that idea...
  • Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Sat, 7 Mar 2009 19:28:46 -0500
    Modern EFI is great. Automatically adjusting for just about everything: altitude, fuel quality, load, temperature, etc. That being said, if I were taking my...
  • Re: Vanagons and Megasquirt EFI controllers
    Historical mailing list - Project Pat
    Wed, 13 Nov 2013 20:54:55 -0500
    ...Vanagons and Megasquirt EFI controllers Is anyone on the list running a Megaquirt controller on their Vanagon?? JOHN
  • magazine article: adjusting water-boxer fuel injection
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 22 Nov 94 09:03:19 CST
    ...troubleshooting efi fuel injection. it's a 3-part article (i have all 3) and is concerned with the D- and L- jetronic efi...
  • Re: EFI to Carbs, some fun here
    Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
    Tue, 2 Jun 1998 19:15:05 -0800
    ...that it looks like most everyone agrees that keeping the stock efi EFI is a good thing. I thought I would throw out another...
  • Vanagons and Megasquirt EFI controllers
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Wed, 13 Nov 2013 04:42:18 -0600
    Is anyone on the list running a Megaquirt controller on their Vanagon?? JOHN
  • Fwd: Re: FI to carb
    Historical mailing list - Pfunky
    Thu, 9 Apr 1998 19:31:50 EDT
    ...We took a appx.2" diameter tubular block of Delrin (?) plastic and had it machined to about the size and shape of the EFI...
  • feul injection info reference
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 29 Oct 1998 13:09:44 -0800
    came across this... http://www.vettenet.org/efi_ref.txt a source of F.I. references. alistair
  • Re: More rant on grounds and vanagon syndrome
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 10 Apr 2003 12:02:58 -0700
    ...dictate grounding ALL of the EFI components > including the ECU to the engine ONLY. (and most modern EFI systems > go out of their way...
  • Re: Converting EFI to Carberator
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
    Sun, 7 Mar 2004 09:42:56 +0000
    ...Not all of us have the equipment to diagnose EFI problems and not all of us know a lot about either EFI or carburetors...
  • Re: Cheap rebuilt AFM?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 8 Nov 2006 09:20:50 -0800
    ...H4 1.9 Liter FI > > EFI Air Flow Meter: Digiject > Our Price: $156.99 > Core Charge: $66.00 > Ships in 5 business days (2...
  • Re: OK, OK, new topic
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:38:16 -0700
    It might be worth while to check over here for parts for special EFI needs. These folks have lots of cool stuff and are...
  • Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
    Historical mailing list - Sean B.
    Fri, 4 Jan 2002 13:58:15 -0800
    ...The CARB site says that the EFI from a OBD Jetta ('93 model year I think) was fitted to a motor that had the...
  • Re: Carb conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:44:28 -0700
    ...And carbs doon't fail the way EFI does, carbs give one about 1,000 miles warning (rough running) prior to shutting down the...
  • Re: EFI or Carburator Suggestion!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 28 May 1998 17:41:09 -0700
    ...EFI or Carburator Suggestion! > > My mechanic said that If I want to avoid all future problems and a > cheapest > solution , he suggest me to...
  • Re: Any info on the Mansispeed EFI
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 3 Sep 2024 16:48:26 -0400
    ...The components are all easily sourced and replaced if needed in the future. > > I am very happy with the Mansispeed EFI. > > Andrew > > On Tue...
  • RE: What a Long Strange Trip It's Been
    Historical mailing list - Will Wood
    Fri, 22 Nov 1996 23:50:47 -0700
    ...They cost about $75 and deliver all the necessary pressure to the EFI system..
  • Re: Converting EFI to Carberator
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 6 Mar 2004 01:47:52 EST
    That's interesting, Armando. I thought Malcolm was using a manifold he got from my friend's European Doka. Maybe he has more than...
  • Re: Cheap rebuilt AFM?
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Wed, 8 Nov 2006 17:42:05 +0000
    ...H4 1.9 Liter FI > > EFI Air Flow Meter: Digiject > Our Price: $156.99 >Core Charge: $66.00 > Ships in 5 business days (2...
  • Re: Why not CIS? RE: Images of South African van on website
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:57:47 -0800
    On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 5:57 PM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > Some would argue modern EFI is hopelessly complex You know...
  • Digifant I
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
    Fri, 1 May 1998 11:13:51 -0700
    Hello, Anyone know where you can get a good book to read up on about the Digifant I EFI system? I want to know...
  • Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 7 Mar 2009 12:18:03 -0800
    ...There was the electronic feed back carb..........for a few years, That sure didn't last............replaced by EFI. The EFI system on waterboxers...
  • Re[2]: Digifant help!!! - NEW CPU?
    Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
    Tue, 16 Dec 1997 10:07:09 -0800
    Actually there are a few aftermarket EFI systems on the market that can do lots of this stuff, but most of us may not...
  • Re: Converting EFI to Carberator(NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 7 Mar 2004 09:25:12 -0600
    ...I have never had any serious fuel injection problems with 3 Rabbits with CIS or with 10 other VWs with EFI. Larry A.
  • What in fuel can wreck engine?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:18:02 +1300
    What can I put in the fuel of a car to make the engine fail quickly? It's a Mazda EFI 1.6 Familia...
  • Re: Converting EFI to Carberator
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 5 Mar 2004 22:01:22 -0500
    ...The trick to conversion (EFI to carb) is to > get a good intake manifold. Try CIP1.com They have > set ups for aircooled vans...
  • Re: "improved" efi?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:20:28 -0500
    Bravo! Although I'd modify: "Engines are parts of systems" to get across your point, "Engines are systems" is also entirely true. Jim Akiba...
  • Re: Soliciting VW Engine Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
    Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:31:34 -0800
    ...and Digifant EFI. I think ..'for you' .. a good solid 2.1 wbxr long block which can run just fine on Digijet EFI would...
  • EFI - Caution - dangerous fuel pressure (fwd)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 23 Dec 1995 08:58:36 -0800 (PST)
    ...One is going into the dash of each of my > EFI cars right away. Marshall's in Anaheim makes a nice 1 1/2...
  • Re: O2 Sensors
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Sat, 1 Oct 2005 06:05:58 EDT
    ...done to both my '96 Jetta and 2000 Jetta when major EFI components were replaced or when the battery died. But never for my...
  • Re: Long term Storage advice?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:52:49 EDT
    ...better off draining the gas or if it isn't EFI then run it dry. do not to so on EFI cause it can...
  • Re: AFM operation query was Re: MAF Sensors and the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 6 Dec 2010 14:15:30 -0800
    ...I'd rather take a whole other 4 cylinder EFI system from another car . For example.. my 88 740 Turbo volvo sedan ( non-turbo...
  • WTB: 2.1 Intake Parts
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Berg
    Mon, 13 Nov 2023 07:53:09 -0500
    I'm prepping for an EFI upgrade. Looking for the following parts if anybody has them: - 2.1 throttle body - 2.1 intake plenum...
  • Re: 1.9l WBX to 2.1l WBX Swap Tips? Have a complete 2.1
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:20:59 -0800
    Found a locally rebuilt 2.1 w/all accessories, exhaust system, EFI, rails... But an auto transmission. Bringing it to Portland OR tmw. Who...
  • Re: EFI to Carbs
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
    Thu, 28 May 1998 08:41:01 -0700
    ...But then, I am comfortable with electronics, and I personally find the EFI *easier* to understand. Many folks don't. The EFI also either...
  • Re: New Twist on Billy Bones
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 7 Mar 2004 07:51:57 -0800
    ...There is a parallel discussion going on here about EFI versus Carbs. Warren's problems here is a classic case of the "EFI blues...
  • Zemco ZT-4 Computer...anybody hooked one up to a 2.1L?
    Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
    Tue, 24 May 2005 18:01:46 -0700
    ...Has anyone hooked one of these up to a Vanagon 2.1L? Some Zemco computers can't be used with EFI. Can this one...
  • Re: Tire size question
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 23 Nov 2024 21:33:09 -0700
    ...I have installed & extensively tested 1 of GoWestys EFIs on a friends Vanagon who lives in SantaFe, NM & can attest to it improving Torgue...