Convert DI to CARB

[SabrToothSqrl]

Has anyone converted a DI ski to CARB rather than fixing it?

are the engines similar enough?

I'm looking for a 01 RX Carb and can only find the DI ones...

can you just remove all that stuff and it would work (adding carbs obviously) or is it too different?

Just curious...

 

[Dr Honda]

Can't say I've heard of anyone doing it... but I'm sure it's possible. BUT... remember... you will need a new MEPM also, since that one thinks it's controlling a fuel injection system.

I guess if I was going to do it... I would buy a stand-alone ignition system to make it easy, and ditch the MPEM.

BUT... if you buy a Di ski... why not just run it that way until there is a problem?? They are very reliable... it's just hard/expensive to fix once they have an issue.

 

[griz400]

a friend of mine, wanted to do this, but the engines are different, (injectors), 1 has a 5 port sleeve - di -- and carb eng i believe has a 6 port sleeve

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

even if the MPEM thinks it's controlling the injectors, and you remove them...? I guess it would throw an error code?

No, I agree, if it works, run it until otherwise, I've just never had a DI ski, I've ridden them, they seem quieter, and accelerate very smoothly, and start easily! I just worry about expensive repairs...

 

[Dennis]

Grizz is correct. Engines (cylinders, head, etc.) are different.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

what if I have a spare 951 sitting in my basement? (carb)... lol (which, yes, I do)

 

[73fbird]

how many hours are on the rxdi's that you are looking at? I have almost 200 hours on mine and have never had a problem with the DI. Also it gets better fuel milage than my gsx limited (carb) that also has the 951.

 

[- BiRkS_]

If you wanted to trick the computer... measure the resistance on a known good injector, then replace the injector with the equivilant resistor. I have little experience with the 951 or DI but i dont think a different head would affect much...if you have the parts, it may be an interesting conversion for a rainy day. And if it doesnt work, just swap it back to DI