[Diy_efi] Help, putting a 4.3 TBI on a buick 3.8L V6

[Frank McCracken]

Chuck;
What manual did you order?


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles Woock" <atomic at btinet.net>
To: <jimkyser at ieee.org>; "A list for Do-It-Yourself EFI"
<diy_efi at diy-efi.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 8:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Diy_efi] Help, putting a 4.3 TBI on a buick 3.8L V6


> One more thing.  I did order the do it yourself manual for $30.  I'll let
> you know if I find any specific info on the buick V6.
>
> Chuck
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jim Kyser" <jimkyser at ieee.org>
> To: "A list for Do-It-Yourself EFI" <diy_efi at diy-efi.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 9:36 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diy_efi] Help, putting a 4.3 TBI on a buick 3.8L V6
>
>
> > Chuck,
> >
> > I haven't done this yet, but I will be doing it. The parts I've
collected
> > so far are:
> >
> > 1. TBI unit from a 4.3
> > 2. '747 computer from a 4.3
> > 4. adapter plate to adapt TBI unit to Holey 4 barrel manifold
> > 5. Holley Street Dominator manifold for Buick V6 (you could also use the
> > Edelbrock Performer manifold but I chose the Holley because it sit a
> > little lower and supports an EGR valve)
> > 5. wiring harness for TBI (you can adapt one from an Astro van or
S10/S15
> > truck or buy one from one of the aftermarket vendors. I chose to buy one
> > from Painless Wiring)
> > 6. sensors for the TBI system that aren't attached to the TBI unit (the
> > list here depends on how complete a system you're installing but
includes
> > knock sensor, o2 sensor, vss, coolant sensor)
> >
> > I will be installing this on a fresh 4.1 liter that's going in my 1946
> > Willys CJ-2A with a 4 speed and 4.27 gears. I plan to try using one of
the
> > 4.3 liter, manual transmission ROM images as is, first. If that doesn't
> > perform well, I'll tweak it from there. If you get any more info you can
> > share, please do.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > Charles Woock wrote:
> >
> >> I am going to put a 4.3 TBI on a 4.1L Buick V6 (like the 3.8L only
bigger
> >> bore).  Has anyone done this.  If yes, please give me all the info you
> >> got...like which vehicle is the best donor for the parts, installation
> >> quirks, and programing data (tables) to start with.
> >>  I build and race Pro Stadium tough trucks so I'm decent at most
things.
> >> Unfortunately, I'm old-school and fuel injection is not in my toolbox
> >> (brain).  I have been doing lots of research on the net...  Now I need
> >> some specific information.
> >>  Thanks,
> >> Chuck
> >
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