accel dfi thruster

[Blown90 Z]

i just bought the accel dfi thruster kit with wide band and was wondering is this an easy install or would you recommend to have someone install it for me? it is going on my 90 camaro.

[ohcbird]

That completely depends on your comfort level while working with wiring & tuning. If you have a stock TPI, etc; it's easy. What's your combo like?

PM me if you need any help- I believe you'll like the thruster; it's a great way to get a very tuneable EFI setup.

JEFF

[Blown90 Z]

i have the superram but same thing as the tpi, see sig for details. i will pm if i need help though. thanks

[ss9t7camaro]

hey hows it going i have an accel thruster dfi that i just bought and i was wondering what distributor did you use or can you use i have an msd dual sync but im not sure if its compatable i will apreciate any info

[sacarguy]

accell will tell you no ... most the accel dealers will tell you no

THEY ARE FULL OF CRAP

its a magnetic pickup for the crank sensor .. and a single magnetic pulse for cam you will only need to add a adjustable phasable cam rotor.

its as simple as that you set up the thruster in crank plus cam sync mode .. and then set up everything corespondingly ..

dont think of it as a distributor think of it as a crank triger and a magnetic cam sync.

[69MyWay]

I am installing a Gen VII Thruster with dual synch, wide band...and a host of goodies like a/c clutch, fan, and TCC control to the system. All of this on a modified Pontiac 400 in a 76 trans am. I'll be doing a full write up for Pontiac Enthusiast magazine.

I decided to edit my comments at this point as I don't want to appear to have passed judgement on the system BEFORE I have it installed and running.

There were no printed instructions with the set and there have been some changes since the instructions were posted to the download site. That has given me some trouble...but we are working through that now.

[ProdigyCustoms]

There is a wiring diagram that you can print. I had Kinkos do a blow up print 18 X 24 so I could hang it on the wall. Although I found 90% of the wiring self explanitory to someone that has installed a few systems. But I did have to make a few phone calls myself.

I remember my biggest glitch trying to figure out what wire the trigger wire on the ignition box was. i kept looking for a white wire, they did not tell me it was blue now! I was a little pissed about that!

If you need any help when you get it ready to fire let me know. You will find it pretty easy to learn on the tuning side. And the autocalc button is the best idea ever!

[69MyWay]

Originally Posted by ProdigyCustoms

I remember my biggest glitch trying to figure out what wire the trigger wire on the ignition box was. i kept looking for a white wire, they did not tell me it was blue now! I was a little pissed about that!

[ohcbird]

Chris-
CTRL+F1 gets you to the schematic. There is a drop-down menu at the top that has several diagrams you can print.

If you haven't, go to the following link for an update to your software.
http://accel-dfi.com/calmap/calmapdownload.asp

You'll find the updates there- and plenty of contacts for tech support.

To address some of your questions:
1. See above.
2. Hit kinkos or something if it's a problem. If you call tech & tell them you want a printed copy, they might send you one.
3. What dealer told you this?
4. What do you want from something called generic? If they make it a certain length, I'll bet you $100 that somebody will complain it's too long, or too short, etc.
5. They don't do drop-in fuel systems due to the fact that there are SO many different variations out there, and most older cars aren't even close to original anymore. Your dealer should have helped you plan it out a bit more.
6. See above answer for the same.

As for comparisons, what did you install the pro-flow systems on?

Even though you probably think I'm being a smartass, I'm offering my help anytime if you need it. PS- The AutoCalc is OK, but you'll have a fuel MAP that is purposely 10-15% rich. Fine tuning will definitely be in order.

JEFF

[69MyWay]

Originally Posted by ohcbird

Even though you probably think I'm being a smartass, I'm offering my help anytime if you need it. PS- The AutoCalc is OK, but you'll have a fuel MAP that is purposely 10-15% rich. Fine tuning will definitely be in order.

JEFF

Nope...don't think you are at all. Just pointing out some facts with my opinion added in about the system. Also, during the week of SEMA, there was nobody answering the phones. The downloads were dead (would come up page not found) and I was stuck treding water for a while. They have since fixed them...but this may help you better imagine my frustration.

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I am taking this Friday afternoon off - I have a replacement injector coming and hope to get the distributor phase set and move onto a test fire before locking and loading.

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AFTER - this thing is up and alive...I'll post my .02 about everything. Not fair of me to have started "complaining" about it yet - as I truly hope all of that will be washed away by the performance.