DFI, Batch Fire, and other myths

[Shannen Durphey]

James Ballenger wrote:
> 
> Shannen Durphey wrote:
> 
> > I've got a 455 Buick in my 79 monte.  When EFI conversion time comes,
> > it includes an Edelbrock 4 bbl intake and 8 injectors.  It's been a
> > long time plan, and the car is now dissappearing in NE road salt.  But
> > when the time comes, that's what it gets.
> 
>     You mean the edelbrock efi system?  Or a regular wet edelbrock with 8 injectors
> retrofitted? So far I think they only make the efi setup for 350 chevys, manifold
> wont fit.
 
traditional carb'ed manifold, DIY converted.
> 
> > Was just thinking yesterday that the switch pitch converter should be
> > connected to tcc control , and detent solenoid should remain manual
> > control.  BTW, 350 Buick HEI works, but must use drive gear from 455
> > points dizzy.
> 
>     The previous owner put a switch pitch converter in my car, Firebird w/455
> Pontiac.  Seems amazingly stupid to me, why the hell do I need to rev a Poncho
> motor?
> 
Everyone's an expert until proven wrong.  If you decide to switch back
to stock pump and converter, I'll swap ya.
Shannen
> James Ballenger