What is Roush FI Worth?

[twobjshelbys]

Ron, is yours the Accel DFI system? (I am assuming it is.) The Accel system has been around for a while. The proprietary part of it is the faux Weber 8-stack. The mechanical linkage there is as finicky as a real carbureted engine. My belief is that properly installed (and adjusted) that the system would be as reliable as carbs but give the advantage of some degree of automatic altitude compensation. I live at about 5300' and venture up to the top of Trail Ridge Road at what 12000 or so, and eventually will want to take it to near sea level.

As I said, the root of all my problems is a bad installation from the get go - before I got the car, and probably the reason it was sold. The biggest problem I have is that there is noone around here that will touch the Accel system (independent of the 8-stack).

I bought the Accel "pro cable adapter" that allows monitoring, data logging and adjustment. I've heard one criticism of the Accel system is that it has too many knobs. Todd said they have a new system that is less complicated and easier to install (fewer engine connections).

I'm still hoping that Roush will come through with permission to ship the car to them.

I guess I'm kind of agreeing with Ron - just be careful and be sure that the engine is working well before you buy it.