Posted by Brian on February 20, 1999 at 02:24:35:
In Reply to: Fuel Injected engine swap posted by Chris on February 19, 1999 at 20:19:40:
I think this was discussed in a posting on the previous board. Aside from the computers and sensors required for the FI engine to run properly, you may indeed need the fuel tank. The electric fuel pump for the the FI cars are usually located in the fuel tank. As I said before, this subject is addressed in an earlier post. Also, I think someone else on this board has got an FI 5.0 in their Maverick. If you are really serious about this, check the archive and find out who has it. Most everyone on this board is more than willing to share their knowledge and experience. Good Luck
: I realize that this is probably something that will require a long answer, but here goes.
: I don't know the first thing about fuel-injected cars, i've never owned one nor taken the time to look at a friends. However, a friend of mine recently offered to sell me his POS LTD ('88?). Normally, i would say forget it, but this is an ex-cop car with all the goodies: 5.0L High Output, Tuned port fuel injection, super charged, recently rebuilt with new heads and all (also 4spd tranny)--we're talking about ripping some 'stangs a new one. He says he wants $1500 for the whole car.
: How easy would it be to get the engine into my maverick (everyone's seen the LTD, don't ask me why i don't want it)?? I know enough that getting the actual engine into my car would be no problem, however the computers are what worry me. How easy will it be to put in the necessary computers, hook them up, etc....and how easy will the wiring be? How many necessary processors are there, and will anything need to be changed? A friend also mentioned something about needing a special gas tank for FI cars???? I don't know about that....
: Has anyone converted their mav. to FI? I'm sure there are plenty, please give me any help you can.
: Thanks,
: Chris