The FIAT Forum
iNETFX Domain Registration - COM/NET/ORG £6.50 a year!

Go Back   The FIAT Forum > FIAT Cars > Spider


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 22-01-2008   #1
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: colorado
Posts: 2
Thanks: 0
Trader Rating: (0)
USA 
convert 76 Spyder to FI

I'm thinking of converting my 76 to FI. I'm a newbe, so if this has been addressed, just send me there. I've had trouble with my idle and after several unsuccessful rebuilds, I put on a Weber from a 2.3L Mustang. It runs better, sounds way better but really hit my gas mileage. I've played with the jets but there are so many, I finally gave up. Figured FI might be the answer. Will the 2.0L FI fit the 1.8 engine and if so, is it feasible? Thanks.
__________________
FIAT Forum Useful Links:
Donate to FF | Buy FF Merchandise | Classifieds | FF Insurance | How-to Guides | FAQs

willyv is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 22-01-2008   #2
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 45
Thanks: 1
Trader Rating: (0)
Re: convert 76 Spyder to FI

You would be better off selling your carbed car and buying a FI car. To convert a carbed car to FI is a MAJOR task: wiring harness for all the sensors has to be installed ($??? if available), Air Flow meter must be installed (approx. $350-$450), ECU must be installed ($200-$400), Fuel Pump and Filter ($150-$250), Combo Relay ($80-$100), Injectors ($400-$600), Fuel Rail ($???), Replace Fuel Line ($???), Variou Sensors and Cold Start Injector ($400-$600), Throttle Body and other bits and pieces ($???), Intake Manifold ($400-$600) and a hell of a lot of labor.

It's not worth it. Even if you can get a FI engine, there would be too much work required to make it run.
__________________
FIAT Forum Useful Links:
Donate to FF | Buy FF Merchandise | Classifieds | FF Insurance | How-to Guides | FAQs

GeorgeT is offline  
Reply With Quote
Old 23-01-2008   #3
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: colorado
Posts: 2
Thanks: 0
Trader Rating: (0)
USA 
Re: convert 76 Spyder to FI

Thanks, George. Not what I wanted to hear but still good to know.
I've had my Spyder since 77, so a replacement isn't an option. Guess I'll have to figure out how to jet that big Weber.
__________________
FIAT Forum Useful Links:
Donate to FF | Buy FF Merchandise | Classifieds | FF Insurance | How-to Guides | FAQs

willyv is offline  
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Got a 1984 Spyder mr124 Newbie Central 0 12-10-2007 22:17
1976 spyder starter question tunerlover3 Spider 0 28-09-2007 23:30
MAC Help needed URGENT - Convert Mac powerpoint to pc powerpoint mountainmachine Computing 6 16-04-2007 21:50
124 spyder electrical help! daveywave Lets Talk FIAT 1 10-07-2004 09:00
Help with '77 Fiat Spyder... Fiat124Spy Bravo/a > Technical 0 21-06-2004 21:20


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:53.

Copyright ©2002 - 2008 FIAT Forum
Proudly hosted by iNETFX Message Boards and Forums Directory