Hey I dont post much but I have a question. I have 1986 Firebird with 305 carbed motor. I have read old posts and some say remote starters dont work with carbed setup. Is that true and if it is false what remote starters are you using on your cars? Need advice! been looking at python, avital and remote start bulldog systems Which one? I was seriously thinking this: Avital 5303L ALARM AND REMOTE STARTED COMBO WITH 2 WAY REMOTE

 

Anybody?

 

If your car is tuned up and starts right away, a remote start will work. Get one that allows you to set the delay from activation to crank and also allows you to set the crank time.

 

It starts right away but I dont understand "activation to crank"?

 

Do u mean Anti grind? This units: Avital 5303L ALARM AND REMOTE STARTED COMBO WITH 2 WAY REMOTE are:

System Features
Limited Lifetime Warranty
D2D serial port for Xpresskits
Virtual Tach
Anti-Grind output (relay required)
Timer Mode
Keyless Entry (while running for 4113)

Product Features
New! Virtual TachTM eliminates the need for a tach wire in most installations
New! D2D serial data port for Xpresskits
New! Bitwriter programmable for easy configuration
A 2-Way remote is backlit, has tone and vibe modes, Zone ID
Command confirmations and event notifications via the LCD remote control
Temp Check and clock time via the LCD remote control
One-Way functions withe the 4-button companion remote (included)
All the security features you expect - Zone-2 Impact sensor, Fault-proof starter interrupt, Nuisance Prevention, Warn-Away, Revenger siren, and more!

By thw way Nice car u have!

 

What I mean by "activation to crank" is: you want to be able to control the amount of time between when the the ignition comes on and the starter actually engages. That gives the fuel pump time to cycle before the starter cranks.

Anti-grind sends the signal to disengage the starter once it senses that the engine is running.

 

Ok Ya Understand that now, For electonic fuel pump. This fuel pump on the 86 firebird is mechanical.

 

WELL NOT SURE IF i SHOULD GET ONE BUT IF i DID WHAT ARE YOU GUYS USING?

 

The main issue is, on FI cars, when you push the "start" on the remote start, the fuel pump primes the injectors immediately and the car will start. On carbed cars, more likely than not, the fuel has retreated down the fuel line a bit and since the mechanical pump doesn't start pumping until the engine is cranking, it may take a while for it to start, if it ever does. This will be especially problematic if the vehicle sits for a while and the bowls get low. This is when you'd typically pump the gas pedal to help start the car. The remote start can't "pump" the pedal. You would need some say to ensure the gas doesn't retreat down the line, i.e. a one-way valve inline to the carb. However, such a device would ruin the fuel-return ability of your fuel system.