<VV> Was: "cooling system" now computer/fi vs carbs /no computer

[Bruce Schug]

On Aug 10, 2005, at 9:18 PM, Padgett wrote:

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>
> Not at all sure where this is going to wind up but will note that the 
> 2.8/3.1 Chev 6 cyl used in cars in the 80s (just got out of Fieros) 
> produces almost identical torque (170 lb-ft ) and gave 30 mpg. True 
> carbs are "poorly controlled leaks" but with the right tools can do 
> quite a bit there also.
>

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But don't forget, these newer cars have computer controls for 
everything and fuel injection. I don't believe you'll ever match their 
performance with a carbureted Corvair without a computer to keep 
everything running efficiently and fuel injection to meter the fuel 
precisely.

Bruce

Bruce W. Schug
CORSA South Carolina
Greenville, SC
bwschug at charter.net

CORSA member since 1981

'67 Monza. "67AC140"