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[marco.h]

I'm most probably going to get a 1380 short engine this weekend, due to the fact my 1275 SPi has pretty much had it.

I was just wondering whether i'd get away with using the existing ECU and Injection system (all standard MEMS) and how would the car run like this, i'd be using a Kent 286 cam with the 1380 and a Stage 3 head.

Or would it be better to get shot of all the injection and go for a Carb/carbs, either Twin Su or HS6's or something or a nice Weber 45..

What would i need to convert the car to run a carb?

I have been told i'd need a mechanical fuel pump, and possibly some sort of relay in place for the ECU however i am not sure of this?

Any answers would be greatly appreciated due to wanting to get my car going again asap.

cheers

Edited by marco.h, 30 April 2009 - 05:50 PM.

[Sprocket]

the 286 cam wont work with the standard ECU. You can run carbs if you want, but you have to consider the emissions limits for the age of the car/ engine. If you can prove to the MOT tester the age of the engine is older than 1991 you wont have a problem with the emissions

[marco.h]

the 286 cam wont work with the standard ECU. You can run carbs if you want, but you have to consider the emissions limits for the age of the car/ engine. If you can prove to the MOT tester the age of the engine is older than 1991 you wont have a problem with the emissions

Ok cheers, so what would i need to convert it to carb, (obviously a carb and inlet manifold)

Thanks