So you have a source for the AAR? They do go bad. Porsche couldnt even get the AAR when I called my local dealer as part of my before purchase review of all these things. Maybe that has changed.
I also dont like the fact that all the aluminum tubbing (vacuum) is resused when using the AAR. In spite of you claiming these are not wear items. They (as well as the intake runners) can and do crack... The rubber hose on the AAR is $170! Does the rubber hose never need replacing? How long before there really isnt a market for that special hose? Pelican states " Has that intake manifold developed a crack that leaks constantly and only gets worse? Replace that pesky manifold and take that mountain road you've been dying to try out." If they were truly non-wear items, there wouldnt be a market for replacements. they are prone to cracking. Just because yours hasnt cracked doesnt mean that it shouldnt be a consideration for someone in the future. it also doesnt mean that it will "never ever need replacing" as you state..
The other thing that does happen with old plastic is that air boxes can and will get hairline cracks. in spite of these not being a wear item... they are prone to failure if they are 30 years old. They are $500!
I get what you are saying. its probably not all that common for there to be issues... But i have an issue with paying 2k+ for a new fuel system, and reusing parts that are NLA. My advise to the poster is to talk to some experts, professionals, as many people who have done it on here... and then make an informed decision. Save money now and take a chance, or go all in and be good for many years. To each his own...
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Originally Posted by trond
No, no, no. Tbitz system does not rely on any components that will be difficult to replace at all ! Thats misinformation. Runners will never ever need replacing, and I doubt you will wear out your throttle body ! Don't base your decision on wrong information. I do however agree that some inclination to DIY will be beneficial with Megasquirt and that better systems may exist at a cost. I fail to see how any system not using ITBs can possibly work any better than the tbitz EFI.
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