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Originally Posted by pstrbrc
AHA!!! Had to drive a hunnert miles to the doctor today (having cataract surgery tomorrow, so this was the pre-op) and darn near froze to death! This was the first time since it has gotten cold that i drove out of town, and at 65mph, almost no heat comes through the heater. So, I bought meself a 195* thermostat, and I'm putting it in the next 40* day.
Yes, the MegaSquirt is using MSnS software, and is actually set up to control four coils. No, won't use all four coil igniter connectors, just one. But I'm not thinking a true leanburn is something I want to do in an engine w/150k+ miles on it. Yeah, I'll set it up on the lean side of a narrow-band O2 sensor, but until I rebuild the engine, I'm not gonna risk burning holes in pistons.
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Actually, it's not bad looking for an old beast. Why not capitalize on that?
If I were you I wouldn't attempt any radical mods at all. Get it into top running condition (which won't cost much if it's at all roadworthy, such as replacing that defective thermostat) and SELL IT. Spruce it up.
People buy with their eyes. Maybe somebody needs a two-ton behemoth that will hold six kids and withstand being hit by a Hummer or a Mack truck.
Once you get it sold, put the money into something that's more fuel efficient.