Re: [alfa] EFI and Spica

["Dean" <tessiedog@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sterano I have fitted a twin spark into an alfetta before. If you want any
tips just ask.
Dean
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From: Stefano.Iachella@domain.elided
<Stefano.Iachella@domain.elided>
To: alfa-digest@domain.elided <alfa-digest@domain.elided>
Date: Tuesday, 20 April 2004 3:21
Subject: [alfa] EFI and Spica


>>In regards to retro fitting cars with newer EFI, the computers at the
>>smog check stations in California list the induction system, carbs or
>>FI, but I don't believe that they identify to actual type of system. To
>>the computer EFI is the same as Spica. I do not believe that it even
>>lists the number of carb on carb equipted cars. If you made your
>>aftermarket EFI system look like it was factory installed most smog
>>testers would not notice the difference, at least for Alfas
>
>I've realized this too, and I'm counting on this to put a twin spark in my
>Alfetta. With two
>blown head gaskets in three years, I'm not in the mood to do it again when
I
>can put the
>much talked about engine in - especially since it should be easier in an
>Alfetta than
>a GTV. The twin spark exhaust manifold could be used with no problems.
>
>There is one hurdle I think about often and have come up with a possible
>solution. It's
>the smog pump and air rail. This item is on the list of things to check, so
>it must be in place.
>This is a 79 California Alfetta. No way around this until 2009.
>
>I've been thinking to weld a mock up air rail, remove the vanes from the
>pump, and mount
>the pump. There are other makes that used a pump and have a more straight
>forward pulley
>than the toothed pulley of the Spica cars. Some of the cars have it mounted
>with a bracket
>like the alternator, so I don't think it will be too much of a headache to
>mount it. I don't think
>actually tapping the manifolds is necessary since the engine is much
cleaner
>than the
>Spica ones.
>
>The catalytic converter and stove pipe are easy to install, so I'm not
>worried about them. In
>fact the stove pipe is often overlooked anyway. I plan on thinking this
>through some more and
>looking for an engine later this fall. Comments on this are, of course,
>welcome.
>
>Stefano
>Oakland, CA
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