Date:         Sat, 7 Mar 2009 20:29:09 -0500
Reply-To:     Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Replacing FI with Carbs on WBX 2.1L
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <028001c99f61$d3f961f0$6401a8c0@PROSPERITY> (Scott Daniel's
              message of "Sat\, 7 Mar 2009 12\:18\:03 -0800")
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Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> writes:

> Good electronic fuel injection just can not be beat ........for cold
> drivability, emissions, good drivability etc.  A carb is always a crude and
> mechanical compromise device. Electronics trump mechanics every time. You
> can see it throughout  automotive development - electronic ignition
> replacing points, distrbutorless ignition systems replaceing ones with
> distrubutors , etc. etc.

Agree, but also sometimes things are made more complicated by
electronics "just because they can do it".  E.g. touch-screen controls
in newer cars.

The most reliable, trouble free engine in any car I've ever owned is the
totally *mechanical* OM617 in my Mercedes 300D.  Well the glow plugs are
electric, I guess, if you want to get picky.  But once it's running all
it needs is fuel.  No electricity at all.

Carbureted engines can't compete with a working EFI system I agree, but
for the "shade tree" mechanic I think they are easier to work with.

Allan
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1991 Vanagon GL