New guy

[Howard, Randolph E]

Thanks for the reply Steve.



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> From: 	steve ravet[SMTP:steve.ravet at arm.com]
> Reply To: 	diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Sent: 	Monday, February 08, 1999 2:19 PM
> To: 	diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu
> Subject: 	Re: New guy
> 
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> "Howard, Randolph E" wrote:
> > 
> > Hi,
> > In case you thought you were the dumbest guy on the list when it came to EFI, I am here to save you :)  I am building a Lotus Seven replica and intend to use a Toyota 4A-GE, 20 valve, if I can find a good one.  I had one lined up last week but passed on it because it did not include an AFM.  I have been told that isn't 
> Don't know much about Toyota AFMs, but that seems like a small point if
> it was a good deal otherwise.  Surely that AFM is available in junkyards
> or at the dealer? I wouldn't try to adapt another unless you know for
> sure it works and for some reason you can't get another stock one.
> 
> >such a big deal and that another AFM off a different motor probably could be made to work.  Does this sound like a reasonable approach or should I steer clear of the hassle and continue looking for a complete set-up?  Also, another guy said that racers in his country are able to replace the factory ECU with an aftermarket one and run without an AFM.  What!?  Is this what a MAP system does?  Obviously I 
> MAP does away with the need for a flow meter, although it means "hard
> coding" your volumetric efficiency in a table.  A worthwile tradeoff
> according to what a lot of people here say.  There are plenty of
> aftermarket systems available but they all seem pretty pricey.  Nothing
> like sticking with factory stuff if you have the time to make it work.
> 
> have a bit to learn here so please be patient.  Maybe someone can
> recommend some good primer reading to help me get on board.  Thanks.
> 
> Start with the DIY_EFI archives, you can get there from the main diy_efi
> page, efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu/diy_efi.  Also check out the reference
> list, lots of good books listed.
> 
> welcome aboard, have fun.
> 
> --steve
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