Re: [Amc-list] Re; EFI install on [anything modest] a bit of a Rant.

[" Russell T. Neyhart" <rtneyhart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The S10s with 4.3s had distributors throughout their production run to 2004 although the Vortecs had a different EFI setup.

Russell
1988 Eagle Wagon (ol' Leaky)
2003 Saturn LW300 (pseudo Opel Vectra B Estate)
2003 S10 Crew Cab 4WD LS

-----Original Message-----
>From: "Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM" <Francis.Swygert3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Apr 3, 2007 9:30 AM
>To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx, tomj@xxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: [Amc-list] Re; EFI install on [anything modest] a bit of a Rant.
>
>The main advantage to using a donor vehicle is you have all the
>necessary bits and pieces right there, no running back to the salvage
>yard just to look and see what needs to go where and why, or for that
>part you missed. It's even better if it's running -- even if it's barely
>running from wear. You can trouble shoot the system before transferring
>it to its new home. Just make sure you trouble shoot the engine and know
>it's running rough because of burnt valves, worn rings, etc., and the
>EFI system checks out good. I've had a 2.5L four that would barely run
>because the engine was so worn it had "out run" the adjustment
>capabilities of the ECU. But the EFI system still functioned flawlessly.
>
>
>The 2.5L TBI can be found on most 82-86 2.5L equipped cars. Mine was an
>87 Pontiac 6000 (Chevy Celebrity, etc.). You need pre 87 because the 87
>had a different engine block. Look for one with a distributor. The 87
>car 2.5L had a distributorless ignition. I doubt it can be made to work
>without a new chip, and the ECU might be different than distro models.
>S-10 trucks are the best source for any size TBI -- anything from the
>2.5L all the way up to a 4.3L was used in those, and they used the
>distributor longer on the four -- I think through 1989. Pick up a Haynes
>S-10 book covering mid 80s models and you should be all set! 
>
>
>-----------------------
>Date: Monday, April 2, 2007 04:49 AM
>From: Russell Neyhart <rtneyhart@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>Hi John,
>
>I expect to be around $1500.00 when I'm done. I'm not sure how much 
>cheaper it'd be to get a donor vehicle as a $1500 to $2000 donor these 
>days (at least around here) will get you a neglected POS, _but_ as you 
>stated it would be the most reliable method since you'd more than likely
>
>have a complete setup regardless of condition. That would definitely 
>save you time scrounging for parts. Procuring a complete donor would be 
>my first choice if I had room - see below. My first choice for a donor 
>would be a wrecked Liberty CRD, second being a Cherokee or Wrangler 4.0.
>
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