Re: [Amc-list] Ford EFI on AMC

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Somewhere/somewhen I read about possible injector swaps and or the use of different larger TB's on the Fraud/er/Ford engines. I just don't recollect when/where. I wouldn't be surpices to find  Chrysler or Chebbie injector that fit. I think I read about it years ago in HotRod or CarCrafts tech section.

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Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5

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From: "Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM" <Francis.Swygert3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sorry, hit send before I was finished!!
> 
> The Ford CFI or TBI was only available on the 3.8 V6 and the 302 V8
> engines.
> Jeff Reeves
> -------------------------------------
> I was afraid it might be only for the 302. That doesn't prevent it from
> being used on the 360, but it will restrict power to about the same
> level as a 2V carb model (a little more). Most TBI systems don't require
> recalibration over minor engine changes, but that big a jump might. I'm
> not sure if the Ford CAN be recalibrated though. It would likely need
> bigger injectors, and I'm not sure those are available either. With the
> 302 injectors it may simply run out of power earlier, but could run
> lean. 
> 
> So it will probably be best to use a GM 350 TBI unit for the easiest FI
> on a 360 (no mods to intake or special intake required). That may
> require an adapter, but will work. It will work with the distributor
> disconnected, but will keep the "check engine" light on. Not a problem
> unless you're in a smog inspection area. 
> 
> I'm not sure how the GM distributor works with the computer. It should
> be just through the ignition module. If that's indeed the case, there is
> an article on the web somewhere about converting the Motorcraft
> distributor to use a more reliable GM HEI ignition module. If the
> computer just connects to the ignition module and controls timing that
> way, convert to the GM module and all should work as GM intended it. The
> computer can compensate for the 10 cubic inches -- that won't overcome
> the stock injectors. 
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