I'm currently running a EFI 5.0 from a '90 Crown Vic in my Jeep. It ran without issues for over 10 years. Then two years ago in the middle of summer, the TFI literally broke in half on the trails. I swapped out the broken Motorcraft module for an AutoZone module, and that lasted for a year or so. This year, I can't seem to find a good module (Autozone or Motorcraft). I've even swapped to a known good distributor/TFI in an effort to get reliable again. So of course I'm looking into doing a remote TFI, to get the module on the fender. At least this would provide me easy access. But hoping it will solve my issue altogether.
I've seen all the harnesses on the internet for moving the TFI. But I really don't like the "hacked" look of the heat sink, nor the "loose" connectors on the TFI and the distributor (especially on a Jeep that likes to get wet/muddy).
So I purchased a distributor and remote TFI module, along with some of the wiring from a '91 F150. It's the factory setup and it has the grey module, same as my '90 Crown Vic. So from what I can tell I have a pretty easy swap on my hands. But I'm just curious as to why the internet seems to be full of the extended harnesses, and no mention of the factory remote TFI and distributor. I realize this isn't exactly a "plug and play" swap. However, it seems to be much cleaner and more dependable than three wires with crimped on electrical connections.
Where is my thinking wrong?...... just looking for input.....
Thanks,
Drew
I've seen all the harnesses on the internet for moving the TFI. But I really don't like the "hacked" look of the heat sink, nor the "loose" connectors on the TFI and the distributor (especially on a Jeep that likes to get wet/muddy).
So I purchased a distributor and remote TFI module, along with some of the wiring from a '91 F150. It's the factory setup and it has the grey module, same as my '90 Crown Vic. So from what I can tell I have a pretty easy swap on my hands. But I'm just curious as to why the internet seems to be full of the extended harnesses, and no mention of the factory remote TFI and distributor. I realize this isn't exactly a "plug and play" swap. However, it seems to be much cleaner and more dependable than three wires with crimped on electrical connections.
Where is my thinking wrong?...... just looking for input.....
Thanks,
Drew