Sorry to sound a little dense here bet is that esc available as a way to do
all that great rewards w/o losing the carb or do I have to go to EFI (keep down
the cost for a poor boy).
Maybe there is another application I missed somewhere without doing the EFI
change over and having the same rewards.
> Netters,
>
> I finally received the chip from Howell today. So now the ECM (computer) is
> controlling the ignition timing as well as the fuel delivery. I am very happy
> with the results. The engine starts easily without even touching the pedal.
> It idles as smooth as glass. The throttle response is crisp without even a
> hint of stumble or hesitation. These features alone made this project
> worthwhile for me. Now, if I get a little added economy and / or performance,
> then that would be an added bonus. I do expect some increase in engine
> longevity with the electronic controls as well.
>
> The change from HEI to HEI / ESC will end up costing me about $200.
> If there is a 1/4 MPG increase, then at $1.40 / gal for gas, I figure the ESC
> will pay for itself in 70 K miles. The 1/4 MPG is purely speculatory, but the
> point is, depending on coach usage, I don't think that the change to ESC
> alone will have economical pay offs. But, for the benefits mentioned above, I
> still recommend the change.
>
> If one was going to upgrade from a carb and points ignition to EFI and HEI,
> then I would strongly suggest going to ESC type HEI as it would not cost any
> more than the mechanical advance type HEI.
>
> That is my view on the subject. Now on to the next project - GM factory trip
> computer in the dash???
>
> Dave Meekhof
> 73 GoBus 230
all that great rewards w/o losing the carb or do I have to go to EFI (keep down
the cost for a poor boy).
Maybe there is another application I missed somewhere without doing the EFI
change over and having the same rewards.
> Netters,
>
> I finally received the chip from Howell today. So now the ECM (computer) is
> controlling the ignition timing as well as the fuel delivery. I am very happy
> with the results. The engine starts easily without even touching the pedal.
> It idles as smooth as glass. The throttle response is crisp without even a
> hint of stumble or hesitation. These features alone made this project
> worthwhile for me. Now, if I get a little added economy and / or performance,
> then that would be an added bonus. I do expect some increase in engine
> longevity with the electronic controls as well.
>
> The change from HEI to HEI / ESC will end up costing me about $200.
> If there is a 1/4 MPG increase, then at $1.40 / gal for gas, I figure the ESC
> will pay for itself in 70 K miles. The 1/4 MPG is purely speculatory, but the
> point is, depending on coach usage, I don't think that the change to ESC
> alone will have economical pay offs. But, for the benefits mentioned above, I
> still recommend the change.
>
> If one was going to upgrade from a carb and points ignition to EFI and HEI,
> then I would strongly suggest going to ESC type HEI as it would not cost any
> more than the mechanical advance type HEI.
>
> That is my view on the subject. Now on to the next project - GM factory trip
> computer in the dash???
>
> Dave Meekhof
> 73 GoBus 230
