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

[Frank McCracken]

Thats a great site Chuck, Thanks.
I think I'll buy his book. I bought the JTR manual and found that it's not
what I need.
Frank


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charles Woock" <atomic at btinet.net>
To: "A list for Do-It-Yourself EFI" <diy_efi at diy-efi.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 3:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Diy_efi] Help, putting a 4.3 TBI on a buick 3.8L V6


> I ordered it from http://www.customefis.com/index.html
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Frank McCracken" <frankmccracken at shaw.ca>
> To: "A list for Do-It-Yourself EFI" <diy_efi at diy-efi.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 2:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diy_efi] Help, putting a 4.3 TBI on a buick 3.8L V6
>
>
> > 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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