Would there be interest in a dodge TBI setup made for our cars?
Timely question since I made a junkyard run last Friday and saw interesting Mopar parts I hadn't seen before. I saw the small-block TBI intake in a Dodge van (recall). The TBI looked similar to the Holley Pro-jection on my 383, with the older round-top injector connectors (injectors gone). It had the same 3 bolt mount, so I expect a Pro-jection TBI would bolt up. My Pro-jection system has always been quirky, needing regular knob tweaks even with O2 feedback. The later smaller ECU seems worse than the earlier long box. The quirks are probably due to lack of sensors, using only throttle position and rpm. I read that the current system adds manifold pressure and inlet air temperature (>$1000). I think the Mopar TBI would work better with an after-market ECU like the Holley Commander 950 or Megasquirt.
Adding a vehicle speed sensor is easy; a NAPA Echlin VSS-232 (or equivalent) can simply be placed in line with the speedo cable:
Re vehicle speed sensor, I saw a 10-passenger (?) Dodge van with small-block (Magnum, recall) and what appeared to be an A-904 transmission with electronic pickup where the speedo cable would normally install. It looked like the standard hole (large hole of later models) with same hold-down clamp. Anybody seen those before? The tranny looked almost new. The van was painted Navy grey, maybe ex-military.
I agree with Dan, use GM when it makes sense. I don't think Mopar made carburetors, or even intakes. Some people get anal about having the correct oil filter, battery, hose clamps, ... but Mopar guys are less finicky, at least A-body guys. You can always keep your original parts to bolt back before you send your car to the museum.
