DIY_EFI abilities and older engines

[Daniel R Burk]

>Why don't you use an existing EFI computer from a GM vehicle? The ignition
>timing requirements are going to be very similar and you will need to get
>the right size injectors for the new engine so the stock program from a 350
>engine would probably be enough to test the hardware. You will need to put
>in the same sensors as the GM engine but you will need these sensors for
>your own EFI system anyway. The computer should not cost more than a few
>bucks from a junk yard and you should be able to pick up the correct sensors
>while you at it from the same source.
>
>If you then want to reprogram it to change the timing and fuelling, it is a
>comparatively simple thing to do. The beauty of this scheme is that all of
>the electronic hardware is proven to work in the harsh automotive
>environment so you only have one set of problems to solve instead of several.
>
>Peter Wales
>President Superchips Inc
>Chairman Superchips Ltd        "Timing is everything"
>
>
Great Idea!  I'll call around in early December.