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Title: What years did 3.8 have TB fi
Post by: igiveup on March 28, 2008, 09:20:21 PM
Hello

  Im looking at doing a conversion on my 2.8l bronco2.  I have read that TB fi from the 3.8l motors bring my motor to life.  I would like to know which years it came in?  Also I need wiring digrams for this project.

TIA
igiveup
Title: What years did 3.8 have TB fi
Post by: bhazard on March 28, 2008, 10:56:29 PM
84 or 85 to 87. Not sure if 84 was still carb or not.
Title: What years did 3.8 have TB fi
Post by: jcassity on March 29, 2008, 02:55:03 AM
82-87

there are three versions of the CFI but you will be best served with any CFI on the 6 cyl only.  These will have green top injectors.

there are a hundered questions i have but if you wanna try it then do so.

I assume your bronco II is CFI?

If so, measure the resistance of the injector and if it is near 35 ohms, then you should be fine.

Im not about to compare the broncoII wiring to the 3.8cfi cause that on you.

there are plenty of wiring diagrams in my DIY link below so have at it.

Post a pic of the CFI you have.
Title: What years did 3.8 have TB fi
Post by: igiveup on March 29, 2008, 12:16:52 PM
Hello

  My Bronco2 has an electric carb that work off of a computer. This motor is a 2.8l.  The problem ford used this setup for a couple of years then s it. In europe this engine was used from 74-85 on a carb and standard ignition    and it was a great little motor.  Read this if this helps http://therangerstation.com/tech_library/2_8_FuelInjection.html .
This is what im thinking of.  Or I will switch my motor over to a carb with a duraspark conversion. http://therangerstation.com/tech_library/2_8Duraspark.html. 
I hope this helps.

igiveup
Title: What years did 3.8 have TB fi
Post by: bhazard on March 29, 2008, 02:40:34 PM
According to wikipedia the 3.8 was introduced in 1982 and CFI was introduced in 1984.
Title: What years did 3.8 have TB fi
Post by: grutinator on March 29, 2008, 07:59:52 PM
who would've thought the CFI 3.8 would be and UPGRADE for ANYTHING?!

this is blowing my mind
Title: What years did 3.8 have TB fi
Post by: igiveup on March 30, 2008, 12:15:08 PM
Hello

    Anything is an upgrade to the 2.8l motors.  The setup that ford had on this motor was a POS from day one.  My buddies dad owned one brand new and it was gutless.  I will fix what ford would not do.

igiveup