Retrofit TBI to MGB

[Jurgen Hartwig]

Hi all, I have decided to take up a project to install fuel injection in my MGB.  It has a 1.8L, in-line four cylinder with siamesed intake for cylinders 1,2 and 3,4.  I have done a small amount of study and have concluded that a throttle body injection system would be the easiest to implement.


Basically, I'm looking for advice about conversion.  Am I crazy to try to take on such a project?


I am considering air flow flap vs. MAP sensor.  Any comments?  I realize that the air flow valve can restrict flow, but we are talking about an engine that is only 95 HP or so, not a fire-breathing behemoth. 

I am looking for an existing fuel injection system from a more modern auto with a similar sized displacement and HP.  If I just use a fuel injection system, with regular mechanical distributor, would I need to consider any other factors?


I'm hoping that I can find a system from a Ford, GM, or European auto with Bosch system.  Can anyone recommend systems to consider or avoid?


Lastly, what literature would you guys recommend I get.  I'm a civil engineer by schooling, but I can understand some electronics.  My goal, if I can get a system to work, would be to eventually work on a system which would allow tuning of the computer.  Therefore, I'd like a book that is thorough in basic theory, but also covers the workings of the computers.  Is there such an all-encompassing book?



Thanks for your time


Jay



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Jurgen Hartwig, Civil Engineering, Georgia Tech


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