Completed a Fitech swap

[86caprirs]

Hey guys.

So last spring I took my 1983 Capri L V6 automatic and swapped in a 5.0L from a 92 Mustang and 5 speed from a 84 Capri. It was a good swap. I had an issue with the stock Holley carb that I used though and the stock Ford 4bbl intake was restrictive. So after a lot of research I went and bought the Fitech 30003 400HP kit. I spent a couple weeks getting the efi Mustang tank, fuel lines and a new intake installed and doing a temp sensor relocation. Once she was all done I did the initial set up and she ran pretty good. After a few hick ups and some online training I finally started to figure out how the system works and I am in the fine tuning stages.

All in this is a good system. Just a tiny bit more complicated then a carb except for all adjustments are made with the hand held programmer. I am impressed with the system and I am very impressed with how the car runs now. I wish it was easier to post pics and videos up here. I may try through taptalk.

[BMW Rider]

These modern self learning EFI set ups are getting quite good. I went with the MSD Atomic system as I wanted it to integrate with the ignition system. I spent enough years messing with carbs to know I don't want to do that anymore.

[gmatt]

I also just finished swapping a 5.0 into my Fairmont. I am also using the Fitech 400HP unit. Starts and runs very well. Need to finish the exhaust so I can start driving it.

[Lowetlx]

Interested to hear real world mpg results on these. My car runs well with a 4160, but I would consider an injection kit if the mileage was a drastic improvement.

[ashley roachclip]

It is a hot rod , milage is the last thing on fhe list .

[gmatt]

Interested to hear real world mpg results on these. My car runs well with a 4160, but I would consider an injection kit if the mileage was a drastic improvement.

The old 6 got bad mileage. Another reason it got the boot. A major reason for going with the Fitech was the anticipated easy starting; my kids loved driving this car, but could never get used to starting a car with a carburetor. Ran the battery down trying to start it several times, especially in cold weather. And I'm thinking it couldn't possibly get worse mileage than that old 6.

[ponie1992]

I just ordered a Fitech system for my 83 T-Top. Did you do a complete fuel tank swap? I wanna use the tank that's already in my car and trying to figure out the best way to add a return line. Any thoughts?

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[84StangSVT]

Glad to hear it is working out. I'm beginning to like my FAST EFI conversion.

[gmatt]

I just ordered a Fitech system for my 83 T-Top. Did you do a complete fuel tank swap? I wanna use the tank that's already in my car and trying to figure out the best way to add a return line. Any thoughts?

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I drained my tank and took it to a shop to have a 1/2" pick-up and 3/8" return added. AN fittings.

[ponie1992]

I drained my tank and took it to a shop to have a 1/2" pick-up and 3/8" return added. AN fittings.

Ah, gotcha. Thanks

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