Date:         Tue, 10 Nov 1998 00:56:23 EST
Reply-To:     Modl6971@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Modl <Modl6971@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 5-cylinder conversion mail list (1)
Comments: To: KENWILFY@aol.com, Vanagon@vanagon.com
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In a message dated 11/9/98 2:44:49 PM Pacific Standard Time, KENWILFY writes:

<< how the Audi harness is spliced into the Vanagon harness) the setup of the
fuel injection airbox, coolant lines, and probably one or two things I have
forgotten. >>

Hi Ken. Something that I have been thinking about ever since this topic has
been brought up is the fuel injection.  I think the best way to go is the
digifant fuel injection from a Eurovan with the 5 cylinder motor.  That would
mean the ECU and wiring harness. But what if we could retain the existing
waterboxer ECU and wire harness. The only thing different is the extra
injector. The question is can the ECU handle an extra ground for the extra
injector, pulsing five injectors at the same time. The Eurovan intake manifold
would have to be used for the injectors. The cold start valve would have to be
wired the same as the old rabbits (thermo time switch receiving power from the
start circuit and then sending power to the cold start valve at cool
temperatures).  If the ECU can pulse 5 injectors, will it properly run per O2
sensor readings.  Maybe it will work.
 I'm certainly interested when my engine is a goner.  All the work I can
easily perform myself at work (VW dealer technician).  I'll be using probably
a nice big torquey motor from Tectonics tuning or build my own.  CIS injection
is fine but would like to stay away from it.
  I love the accessory list that you have. Let my know what you think.  See
ya, Michael.
 87 syncro
 87 quattro