Pulled The Imperial Trigger

[Dago Red]

Flash Gordon

Yes we had a 5 pounder standing by

Leaning over the intake can sometimes get you new eyebrows.

 

[Bryan M.]

We found that shooting a chemical mix into the TBI plate would collect enough residue on the plate that if the engine bitched just once...*foomp!*...it'd look like a Wok en flambe. I've got video of the second one at night. Amazed my neighbors tolerated it as long as they did..

 

[Dago Red]

Get Gas

Is there anything in the archives on changing over to carb/mechanical fuel pump. Is the pump cam even on the timing gear?

 

[83Imp]

Yes, the mechanical eccentric is already on the cam - you just have to stab in a mechanical pump.
The complete write up is in the Imperial site I referenced above. You can just swap the manifold and distributor, and put a pressure regulator on the fuel line. Or you can do the complete swap-over with a new gas tank, etc. If you want the dash gauges to work correctly, you'll need to source the parts and follow the procedure on the Imperial site.

I am converting mine right now to a Thermoquad 4bbl and Mopar electronic ignition - total investment in parts, $250.

 

[80 Lebaron Coupe]

Or if you want to stay FI you could go to the later more dependable
TB from a 88 Dodge Truck. I have several 318 TBI intakes,TBs and harnesses.
I always steal the TPS & Idle control motors of the TBs for other Trucks.
You can have the intake,TBI, Comp and wiring harness for helping me out.
I guess its all in what you want to do with it. A Nice stock cruiser or
or a street racer in disguise,lol. u pay shipping or drive the 150 here.
Theres a guy who knows how to tap in the later harness to yours.
By the looks of your collection,I think you could figure it out.
I have never heard of anything good about the early FI system.
I also have a few of the big 100 amp alts like yours if needed later.

 

[Dago Red]

You Got Questions, We've Got Answers

WOW! been doing a ton of house repairs and spring is a pretty serious racing time here in Texas. (two semi's and two r/u)

Got back to the Imperial this weekend. The front end is whipped, all the rubber is shot and it will need a full rebuild. No problem, done it before. My son-in-law is a welder, fabricator, metal worker and after looking at a K-frame isolator, is gonna take a shot at working some up. Going to pull the whole drivetrain and upgrade it. GOT SOME QUESTIONS...

1-are the headlight door motors replaceable or can they be rebuilt?

2-can the manual crank window assemblies from a Dippy or Aspen/Volare replace the electric stuff in the Imperial?