Re: "Robert Rand" <r-mrand@domain.elided>

[Nizam Zambri <nizam@domain.elided>]

Robert -

It's much easier to install the whole kit-n-kaboodle (Motronic, along with 
the engine) than trying to retrofit an older L-Jet engine with Motronic 
pieces.

Now - before anyone says "it can be done" - let me first say that most 
anything is possible.  Even putting a Volvo engine into a Milano is 
possible.  But would I recommend it?  No.

There are lots of -little- things that are different between a Motronic 
car and an L-Jet car.  The injectors are different, the sensors are 
different, the AFM is different etc. etc.  Not to mention the crank pulley 
will have to be changed, along with other engine hardware.  Your best bet 
is to find a complete Motronic setup, rebuild the engine itself and strap 
on the electronics once the engine is complete.  Heck, I'd go with the 
2.0Twinspark/Motronic setup in your Spider.  Twinsparks can be had 
relatively cheaply nowadays as the cars they came in get wrecked or 
forgotten in the weeds.  Check out www.ebay.de (the German version of eBay)
  to get an idea of cost.

Is it cheap?  No.  It may not be the most cost-effective thing you'll ever 
do for your Spider.

Is it worth it?  You'll get a resounding YES from me, and Larry Dickman of 
APE fame.  It's easier to work with once installed, and like I said in my 
previous posting on this subject; you can actually "chip" your car if you 
had go-faster bits in the engine.  Just make friends with your local 
VW/Audi/BMW tuner.  They have the software to program your Motronic 
computer.


Nizam
88 75 3.0V6
94 164 Super 3.0V6 24v
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