anyone did a carb conversion and still used stock ignition system????
 

Just curious, i am doing a carb conversion right now and was wondering if there was a way to still use the computer and stock ignition system to power the car??? Or do I have to go ahead and buy a new ignition box and coil and Distributor. the car is a 88 buy the way.

thanks

vande

If there is a way to do it, I haven't heard it. The stock ignition, as you know, has no ability to advance the timing without the ECM, and the ECM needs input from all of it's sensors to operate properly. If it has no injectors pulse width to control, it's not going to be able to control the richness of the exhaust, and would continue retarding the timeing until the engine quit running.

Take care,
-Chris

ya, i kind of figured that. I just was not sue if there was away that someone might have been able to do it or not. I guess i was thinking with my pocketbook instead of my brain:)..lol
thanks Pkrwud!!

vande

efi dist without computer
 

I can't remember where I found this or even if it will work but here goes the wiring steup for using a efi dist. without a computer

starting at the bottom of the module

4 start signal (starter solenoid wire)
3 ignition switched 12 v power source
2 negative side of coil
1 ground

Like I said I don't even know if it will work but its worth a try!
good luck and let me know if it works!

(FAST88) Hmm, I guess i dont understand, What do i do with these wires that you just listed, sorry. If you could run that past me one more time and exactly what i am supposed to do that would be great. Sorry if i am a little slow
:rolleyes:

thanks again!!

vande

duh ! lol jis kiddin!
 

There are 4 wires coming off of the module just wire up the wires as shown in the above post ,like I said I can't remember where I found this and I certainly don't know if it will work but let me know if it does.Good Luck!!

Roger that,:D