Underhood service

[D Knight]

I just received the newest issue of Underhood Service. There is a really good article by our very own Dave Swingle. A nice and easy read about mods to our cars. A recommended read!

[DMCMW Dave]

That's funny - they have not sent me a copy yet. I was wondering when it would get published.

Did you see the one from last summer? (The one you have is actually part 2)

[sean]

I just received the newest issue of Underhood Service.

Where do you get these?

[stevedmc]

http://www.underhoodservice.com/Article/80388/tech_feature_the_delorean__back_from_the_past.aspx


http://www.underhoodservice.com/Article/89601/the_delorean__back_from_the_past_part_ii.aspx


http://www.underhoodservice.com/Article/80389/bringing_deloreans_back_to_the_road.aspx

This reminds me that I need to call Dave to order some stuff on Monday.

[sean]

Gonna have to subscribe that that.

[David T]

Actually there are TWO articles about the Delorean in that issue! The other one is DMCH about the fuel tank, pump, and baffles. The cover is pretty neat too.
David Teitelbaum

[Jeffu]

Those were great reads! Nice job Dave!

[Michael]

Just got back from a movie with a few friends, one of them gave me my copy. Looking forward to reading it. He told me it was a pretty friendly write-up.
Edit..ahhhh no wonder it was friendly, I didnt realize Dave wrote this one too until I opened the mag. Got to love having friends in the auto repair buiz. I got both copies of the U.S. in my "shrine room" now.

[DeLorean03]

These were excellent articles. I totally enjoyed reading these. Well done, Dave!

[Morpheus]

Actually there are TWO articles about the Delorean in that issue! The other one is DMCH about the fuel tank, pump, and baffles. The cover is pretty neat too.
David Teitelbaum

Can you post a link to this article?

[jawn101]

Cool writeups, Dave!

[Farrar]

"Another modification that has gained favor recently is converting the engine from the original Bosch K-Jet mechanical fuel injection to a carburetor setup. This is not really seen as a performance modification and is done more often to save money over the cost of properly restoring the Bosch system. This is also a modification that can impact resale value as it is typically a homemade setup without documentation and minimal *engineering."

:lol:

I was waiting for that.

I *do* like the article, though!

Farrar

[jawn101]

"Another modification that has gained favor recently is converting the engine from the original Bosch K-Jet mechanical fuel injection to a carburetor setup. This is not really seen as a performance modification and is done more often to save money over the cost of properly restoring the Bosch system. This is also a modification that can impact resale value as it is typically a homemade setup without documentation and minimal *engineering."

:lol:

I was waiting for that.

I *do* like the article, though!

Farrar

:lol: I wasn't going to say anything, but I have to admit I sucked in my breath a little bit at that exact paragraph...

[Farrar]

:lol: I wasn't going to say anything, but I have to admit I sucked in my breath a little bit at that exact paragraph...

Actually, I was surprised that the carb conversions were mentioned at all. Most modifications have been done for "performance" purposes.

In what he says, Dave is correct: the carb-runners have selected an older, less complex system of fuel delivery by and large to save on cost. Some claim to see an increase in "performance," but there is no documented proof of such and may all be psychological. And although the modification is reversible, it does affect resale value, just as any modification from stock will do. Dave already pointed that out when talking about other mods. It goes without saying that anyone who modifies their car lowers its resale value, and probably goes into it with his/her eyes open -- no point in mentioning the mindset of owners since the article is about the car.

I don't see any point in Dave going into any real detail about carb conversion -- or any particular conversion -- for the purposes of that article; I saw it as a very good write-up of the car as it left the factory, plus a little bit of "where are they now?" history, for folks who are curious but lack specific knowledge. As one reader said, it fills in a lot of gaps, and I think it corrects a lot of old misinformation -- a job well done, if you ask me.

Farrar

[jawn101]

Actually, I was surprised that the carb conversions were mentioned at all. Most modifications have been done for "performance" purposes.

In what he says, Dave is correct: the carb-runners have selected an older, less complex system of fuel delivery by and large to save on cost. Some claim to see an increase in "performance," but there is no documented proof of such and may all be psychological. And although the modification is reversible, it does affect resale value, just as any modification from stock will do. Dave already pointed that out when talking about other mods. It goes without saying that anyone who modifies their car lowers its resale value, and probably goes into it with his/her eyes open -- no point in mentioning the mindset of owners since the article is about the car.

I don't see any point in Dave going into any real detail about carb conversion -- or any particular conversion -- for the purposes of that article; I saw it as a very good write-up of the car as it left the factory, plus a little bit of "where are they now?" history, for folks who are curious but lack specific knowledge. As one reader said, it fills in a lot of gaps, and I think it corrects a lot of old misinformation -- a job well done, if you ask me.

Farrar

Of course, and I agree with you 100% on all of your points - I didn't mean to indicate that I felt one way or another on the topic of carbing, so let's dispel that straight off - I just meant that it sounded likely to start another carb-vs-CIS debate... and it looks like I inadvertently did exactly that, and I didn't mean to..

It was a thoughtful article all around and made lots of great points, and as you said - provided a valuable insight into the modifications that a typical reader might not otherwise have.

[Farrar]

I just meant that it sounded likely to start another carb-vs-CIS debate... and it looks like I inadvertently did exactly that, and I didn't mean to..

Oops, and my goal was to prevent a debate also! Curses! I fail again. :(

Farrar

[jawn101]

Oops, and my goal was to prevent a debate also! Curses! I fail again. :(

Farrar

Let's just agree that we both suck? :)

[stevedmc]

Let's just agree that we both suck? :)

Carbs don't suck. You can eat all the carbs you want just as long as you count calories.

[Dangermouse]

Rule 351 !