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Much as I hate to say it..... That is something else we can blame (thank?) the EPA for. Emissions regulations required engines to be more efficient. Back in the day, the hotrodders "goal" was 100 horsepower per liter. Today, we have cars coming off the factory floor with 150 hp/l, or more, and they come with a 36000 mile warranty, or more..... "Some" things have indeed gotten better, but, they have also gotten significantly more complicated. I remember when my power window switch actually controlled power to the window motor, not just suggested to some computer that I want my window down further....... 
Even the friggin' turnsignals are computerized these days.....
And of course, working on them has gotten MUCH more complicated as well. I don't think there really is any such thing as an "automotive tech" any more. Most of 'em are just parts replacers. And that simply doesn't work out well, especially if you are out of warranty.
Even the friggin' turnsignals are computerized these days.....And of course, working on them has gotten MUCH more complicated as well. I don't think there really is any such thing as an "automotive tech" any more. Most of 'em are just parts replacers. And that simply doesn't work out well, especially if you are out of warranty.
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My first fuel injected car was a volkswagon Scirocco. 
Mechanical fuel injection. After drive a carbed Rabbit, I was STUNNED at how much better the injected motor was. And that was the only change..... GM tried fuel injection earlier, on the vettes, back in the late 50's, early 60's, but, that system was rather problematic, and didn't last long.
Mechanical fuel injection. After drive a carbed Rabbit, I was STUNNED at how much better the injected motor was. And that was the only change..... GM tried fuel injection earlier, on the vettes, back in the late 50's, early 60's, but, that system was rather problematic, and didn't last long.
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My first fuel injected car was a volkswagon Scirocco. Mechanical fuel injection. After drive a carbed Rabbit, I was STUNNED at how much better the injected motor was. And that was the only change..... GM tried fuel injection earlier, on the vettes, back in the late 50's, early 60's, but, that system was rather problematic, and didn't last long.
Mechanical fuel injection. After drive a carbed Rabbit, I was STUNNED at how much better the injected motor was. And that was the only change..... GM tried fuel injection earlier, on the vettes, back in the late 50's, early 60's, but, that system was rather problematic, and didn't last long. 
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My first fuel injected car was a volkswagon Scirocco. Mechanical fuel injection. After drive a carbed Rabbit, I was STUNNED at how much better the injected motor was. And that was the only change..... GM tried fuel injection earlier, on the vettes, back in the late 50's, early 60's, but, that system was rather problematic, and didn't last long.
Mechanical fuel injection. After drive a carbed Rabbit, I was STUNNED at how much better the injected motor was. And that was the only change..... GM tried fuel injection earlier, on the vettes, back in the late 50's, early 60's, but, that system was rather problematic, and didn't last long. RwP
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To keep it en familia, Mopar also went fuel injected in 1958. 1958 Chrysler-DeSoto Electrojector - World’s First Electronic Fuel Injection | Allpar Forums
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If they had better materials for the electronics, that would have had a major impact on the automotive industry.
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Back to ball joints...I'm looking at this loaner press kit from Advanced (Powerbuilt, KIT 46). Looks like it has that upper ball joint socket in it.
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DO make sure it fits; there's three Mopar sizes.
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3525327[/url]]That's good news!
DO make sure it fits; there's three Mopar sizes.
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DO make sure it fits; there's three Mopar sizes.
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