SteveH wrote:
> Catman > wrote:
>
>>> However, AutoItalia reckon there are a number of people who understand
>>> Spica these days, so there's no reason not to keep it.
>> Cost, and convenience. It's not really that much of an improvement,
>> AIUI, but was only for emissions. Of course, you (and your anorak) know
>> way more about this than me
>
> Heh, yes, it was largely for emissions - but carbs can open up a whole
> world of pain, IME.
>

Pah. Carbs are fine if you look after them.

> I'd definitely prefer injection.

Well if it's carbs or electronic injection, I'd agree, mostly.


>>> If you do need to swap it over, I'd look at an aftermarket EFI
>>> replacement rather than going over to a carb, though. (Something like
>>> Megasquirt)
>> Not really original is it? AFAIK the Spider was available with carbs, so
>> you could make it sort of original with carbs. ICBW though.
>
> Yes, it was usually on carbs in the UK.
>
> Not sure if the late S4 models had Bosch injection or not - that's
> another option.
>

Stretch 'originality' and you could put early 75 FI on the same engine....

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