Request to create an EFI forum

[RustyRatRod]

Again, EFI involves a lot of different aspects of car building which could easily constitute individual sub sections by themselves - plumbing, wiring, tuning choices and just plain turning wrenches to name a few.

I'm not sure why "the powers that be" won't even acknowledge the idea though. We have so many random sub forums already it's not clear what the big deal would be to add another one.

Please correct me if I'm wrong but my guess that it's the typical disdain for 'computer-based' stuff by the old car crowd. I see it all the time. One of my neighbors who "restores" Brand X cars makes fun of me for driving around with a lap top. I laugh cause he doesn't know his *** from his elbow and couldn't tune his way out of a paper bag. People often make fun of what they don't understand.

I'll say this again as well but my thought is that a dedicated EFI forum could actually help someone decide against an EFI conversion for themselves. Maybe they read some threads and realize that it's too much to get involved with and it's easier just to stay with a carb. There is a lot of mystery surrounding this subject and people make uninformed decisions based on advertising claims without realizing what needs to happen for a successful install.

I don't have disdain for it. I just don't choose to do it. I like a well done EFI car. If someone can do it and make it work well, more power to um. What I do have disdain for are those who choose to use EFI and look down on those that choose not to as "old" or "stupid". That's called condescension and I'm not into that. And yet it happens every single time the discussion comes up.

 

[toolmanmike]

at the very least there should be a sub section under the fuel and air section..

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Fuel and Air is a forum. Threads are a sub section of forums and there are many of those on this subject.

 

[toolmanmike]

27 posts and no one has asked Joey yet? He own's the joint, makes those decisions, and the changes.

 

[RustyRatRod]

27 posts and no one has asked Joey yet? He own's the joint, makes those decisions, and the changes.

I guess they figger he has a crystal ball and sees it all.

 

[oldkimmer]

27 posts and no one has asked Joey yet? He own's the joint, makes those decisions, and the changes.

Joey might be inclined to do so if a couple of mods helped influence him.

 

[toolmanmike]

Joey might be inclined to do so if a couple of mods helped influence him.

We usually talk about things like that before they are implemented.

I guess they figger he has a crystal ball and sees it all.

 

[rmchrgr]

OK, I will send him a message. I just figured he or someone who can make it happen would see this under the “Website suggestions” forum since presumably that’s what it’s for, no?

 

[oldkimmer]

There was 1 Crystal ball and we all know what happened to it. Fricken cats!

 

[One Bullet Barney]

Joey might be inclined to do so if a couple of mods helped influence him.

Influence cost money. How much you willing to to pony up? ..

As suggested ask the owner directly.

 

[oldkimmer]

Influence cost money. How much you willing to to pony up? ..

As suggested ask the owner directly.

I would think some mods would be all over this to get the ball rolling. Another fail for them.

 

[rmchrgr]

I don't have disdain for it. I just don't choose to do it. I like a well done EFI car. If someone can do it and make it work well, more power to um. What I do have disdain for are those who choose to use EFI and look down on those that choose not to as "old" or "stupid". That's called condescension and I'm not into that. And yet it happens every single time the discussion comes up.

It goes both ways, I've experienced it firsthand plenty of times.

 

[RustyRatRod]

It goes both ways, I've experienced it firsthand plenty of times.

Not from this honky you haven't.

 

[rmchrgr]

Let's keep the train on the tracks here.

I don't feel like doing it at this particular moment but I will pitch this to the owner if that's what needs to happen.

 

[One Bullet Barney]

I would think some mods would be all over this to get the ball rolling. Another fail for them.

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[One Bullet Barney]

Let's keep the train on the tracks here.

I don't feel like doing it at this particular moment but I will pitch this to the owner if that's what needs to happen.

Yep go to the top is always the best road to travel.

 

[oldkimmer]

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I hope u read it at least twice. If u haven’t I suggest u do so. Kim

 

[kiwigtx]

Joey might be inclined to do so if a couple of mods helped influence him.

No pressure huh?

 

[Cal Tonsley]

I’d think that an EFI Forum would be a valuable addition!

 

[oldkimmer]

No pressure huh?

TTM words: we usually talk about these things b4 they are implemented. But of course if u done care for it no worries. Kim

 

[RustyRatRod]

Let's keep the train on the tracks here.

I don't feel like doing it at this particular moment but I will pitch this to the owner if that's what needs to happen.

I'm more than happy to keep the train on the tracks. But don't even elude to me being old or ignorant in a condescending manner? Is that fair edamnnuff?

 

[kiwigtx]

TTM words: we usually talk about these things b4 they are implemented. But of course if u done care for it no worries. Kim

I would like to see at least some dedication to EFI and the differences between systems, as well as honest and constructive information regarding installing and servicing and continual tuning just as much as anyone.

But like I said before, I don't make the rules, and if only a handful of people ask about it, it hardly seems worthwhile. There seems to be 100 times the number against EFI than for it when I read these forums. Seems that as soon as someone says 'EFI', then all the naysayers dogpile in and shoot the idea down.

 

[kiwigtx]

Discuss.

Given the small number of contributors to this request, I have created a Poll at the top to really gauge interest.

If the Poll turns out a decent number, then Joey has something to look at and consider if someone asks him.

 

[kiwigtx]

Given the small number of contributors to this request, I have created a Poll at the top to really gauge interest.

If the Poll turns out a decent number, then Joey has something to look at and consider if someone asks him.

I have cast my vote.

 

[RustyRatRod]

I would like to see at least some dedication to EFI and the differences between systems, as well as honest and constructive information regarding installing and servicing and continual tuning just as much as anyone.

But like I said before, I don't make the rules, and if only a handful of people ask about it, it hardly seems worthwhile. There seems to be 100 times the number against EFI than for it when I read these forums. Seems that as soon as someone says 'EFI', then all the naysayers dogpile in and shoot the idea down.

OMG, seriously? A blind, dumb, deaf mute could see it already. Sorry man, I just gotta tell it like it is. If all the threads on EFI don't constitute a real need and desire for an EFI forum to you, then you need help.

 

[kiwigtx]

OMG, seriously? A blind, dumb, deaf mute could see it already. Sorry man, I just gotta tell it like it is. If all the threads on EFI don't constitute a real need and desire for an EFI forum to you, then you need help.

Then vote.