Snowman Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 I can't get this smile off my face! I just got back from the first test run of the new and improved Roxanne, now with SPFI from a 1989, and I am impressed. Still need to set the timing as soon as my buddy comes by with the light, but it still runs worlds better than with the Weber on there. This is probably tied with the lift for best modification at this point. Amazingly, the conversion was not that difficult. My Thanksgiving "thankful for...." was definitely my FSM's though. Without the manuals for both my car and the donor, as well as Haynes, Chiltons, and some schematics printed off of Mitchell, this project would have been suicide. I think that I might do a write-up over Christmas break of the conversion, including scanning all of the relevant schematics and diagrams, as it really is a worthwhile modification that isn't that hard if you've done your homework. Well, that's all for now. I think I'm gonna take Roxanne up to the pass tomorrow so we can go sledding and I'll see how she does then. Hopefully okay, as I'm leaving to go back to Anchorage (750 miles) on Sunday. Weeeeeeeee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 Sounds awsome man. EFI is the best; glad you are happy with it! So this was an SPFI engine swap? Or conversion of an engine into SPFI? Details and pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted November 26, 2004 Author Share Posted November 26, 2004 Ah yes, I guess I could have included some specifics. No pics yet as my digital isn't working right now.:-\ If all else fails, I'll take some pictures and scan them on my parents' computer. I guess it could be thought of as a very drawn-out engine swap, as I used the short block out of the donor car when I did the rebuild this spring. This time, I swapped the intake setup, computer and wiring harness, ignition and fuel pump. Basically all that remains from the 1986 engine at this point is the heads and valvetrain (cams reground by Delta last year). If I was thinking, I would have done the whole conversion when I did the rebuild, but at that point I was still trying to hold on to the Weber that I had spent so much money on. Soooo nice to have a good-running car again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 yar, i gave up on my weber and carbs too. the 80s efi is so easy, all you realy need to do is wire in two relays, and swap the fuel pump. its great, its llike subaru ment for it to be easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
incognito Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 I just bought my 88 GL wagon with SPFI... made that conversion easy :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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