Tim G

Hi Everybody, Like I assume is the case for many Avantis mine has an issue on hot days at slow speeds or when stuck in traffic. The coolant temp will spike over 200 and come right back down once the car is moving at a reasonable speed. I've decided to install a pusher fan on the front of the radiator to give the cooling system a little extra help. The simple way to do this would be to just wire up a switch and control it from the cabin but I figured I'd try to use a relay and temp sensor so it runs automatically during temp spikes. I assume someone (likely a few) have done a similar install and I'm wondering where you installed the coolant temp sensor for the fan. I know the stock temp sensor is in the back of the driver's side head and it looks like there is a threaded plug to match in the other head but both are very small diameter compared to the 3/8" sensor that came with my fan. Advice on where to install the current sensor and/or suggestions of where to find a more appropriate single wire sensor are appreciated! I'd rather not drill and tap anything new if it can be avoided. Thanks, Tim

Thanks for the input!

I'm just outside St Paul, MN

It's in storage at my dad's house so nobody is stumbling over it:) I was just looking for general advice on the value. I'm not greedy, but didn't want to be taken advantage of in the absence of knowledge on the topic. I do understand your point but there are several folks interested and I don't like saying "what'll you give me for it?". I was thinking $300-$500 (picking numbers out of thin air) so $250 is close but wanted to double-check. Thanks for the help everyone!

Thanks for the info guys. I have someone locally offering $250. That's fair, right? Shipping does not seem cost effective and like I said I just want to see this get used instead of sitting around.

Hi Folks, When I found my Avanti a couple of years ago I also ended up with this block and need help identifying and valuing it. It appears to never have been assembled and is well preserved. The return address on the shipping label is South Bend so I assume it is NOS or remanufactured but not really sure. I do not have a use for it and would like to find it a new home so it doesn't go do waste. It is block and pistons only, not crank, rods, etc. If anyone can provide information I'd really appreciate it!

I would definitely be interested in this if it's still available. Please let me know!

OK, thanks!

I checked the fluid in my supercharger this morning as I was doing a little Spring prep work when I noticed the supercharger could use a little fluid. I haven't needed to add any since I bought the car a couple of years ago, so I honestly do not know what is currently in use. The supercharger was rebuilt within the past 25 years (there were very few miles put on the car since). The shop manual says to use Type A ATF, which I can't seem to find locally. What do you all use? Is type F OK as a sub or to top off what's already in there? I tried a bunch of searches but came up dry.

I haven't checked the bonnet diameter or overall height yet, but I am concerned about the height including adapter. I'm thinking the bonnet will fit since the 2300 has a 4 barrel diameter on the top. As I investigate more I'll follow-up. Tim

Following up - I just talked with Holley and they actually recommended their Sniper EFI 2300 2 barrel with an adapter plate to mate up to the 4 barrel intake. The rationale is that the 4 barrel 4150 would require a lot of tuning for anything under 300HP. Has anyone else heard this recommendation? https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/sniper_efi/sniper_2300_2bbl/sniper_2300_2bbl_master_kits_with_fuel_system/parts/550-851K Billy and Ted - Thanks for the input. I'll check out FITec and Hamilton too.

Hi Folks, I have a 64 R2 and I've been wondering if anyone has converted (or seen a conversion) to a throttle body EFI system instead of the sealed Carter carb? If so, what was used and how'd it go? Thanks, Tim