As the title suggests, I'd like to know if my escort TCI engine will run WELL without the (I'm guessing its this...) electronic injection advance on top of the pump - 3 wires to an adjustable plug.

I have read I can get rid of the PATS thingy (whatever it does) and fit a single wire stop solenoid - its just the advance I'm worried about.

Basically what I want to do is put this engine into an escort van and it'd be much easier to just change the engine - not wiring, or gearbox, or subframe etc. But I dont want to compromise power or reliability.

Thanks in advance!