Fuel Injection recommendations
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Heel & Toe
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From: Pearl City Hawaii
Fuel Injection recommendations
I want to ditch the carb and go fuel injection and stay below $2000. I have a 76 automatic L48 split exhaust and a 650 carb. No known changes to the engine other than the carb. What system/ company would you guys recommend.
Pro
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From: Woodstock GA
Its slightly over your stated budget, but its still the way I would go:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Though, on second though, it may not fit under your stock hood...I'd check first.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Though, on second though, it may not fit under your stock hood...I'd check first.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Sewell NJ
I was just looking through the latest issue of Popular Hotrodding magazine this morning and they had a short take on a new EFI system from FAST. It's a throttle body system but according to the article you need no laptop or fancy software to install it and everything you need is included in the kit. It fits 4 barrell intakes and supposedly is very performance oriented. The street price they quoted was about $1900. I went on their site to see if it was listed but didn't find anything there. You may want to give them a call to find out more.
Racer
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From: Ellicott City MD
Burning Brakes
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From: SF East Bay CA
This is who I used.. Ken is a good guy and the system is great.
http://www.firstfuelinjection.com/products.htm
RObie Customs sells the same thing, but if you want it powdercoated, it cost alot more. (could also do it yourself)
http://store.robiecustoms.com/ficoinkit.html
I personally would stick with Ken as he is in your budget and it is a compete kit.. no searching around for parts.
Throttle body on the first is huge as well!
Good Luck!!
http://www.firstfuelinjection.com/products.htm
RObie Customs sells the same thing, but if you want it powdercoated, it cost alot more. (could also do it yourself)
http://store.robiecustoms.com/ficoinkit.html
I personally would stick with Ken as he is in your budget and it is a compete kit.. no searching around for parts.
Throttle body on the first is huge as well!
Good Luck!!
Drifting
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Take a look at www.kinsler.com the site itself is a how to manual and the staff will talk about/help with any system you are looking at. Send them an email telling them what your looking to do and how much $.
They are experts in any and all FI systems
They are experts in any and all FI systems
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Pro
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Not only will you learn a LOT about EFI, but you'll also be able to pick and choose whatever setup you want to use...
Better to DIY, and keep as much $$$ in your own pocket as possible.
Burning Brakes
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From: Paducah Ky
Its slightly over your stated budget, but its still the way I would go:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Though, on second though, it may not fit under your stock hood...I'd check first.
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
Though, on second though, it may not fit under your stock hood...I'd check first.
Racer
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From: Champlain New York
Think about the GM 85-92 TPI system..a bunch of them out there (I have a few in my barn for future projects).
Here is a link to the "Chevy TPI Fuel Injection Swapper's Guide: 1985-1992 TPI Systems Manual" Tells you what you need and how to do it. The book is also on ebay etc.
http://www.themotorbookstore.com/che...injection.html
There is a member or two out there with them on their C3's.
Here is a link to the "Chevy TPI Fuel Injection Swapper's Guide: 1985-1992 TPI Systems Manual" Tells you what you need and how to do it. The book is also on ebay etc.
http://www.themotorbookstore.com/che...injection.html
There is a member or two out there with them on their C3's.
Pro
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From: Jacksonville , NC
I may get flamed but interesting set up from Professional products.
http://www.professional-products.com/efiSystems.html I dont have it or know any other info than what is on there website, but its a bolt on, complete system that should fit under the hood.
http://www.professional-products.com/efiSystems.html I dont have it or know any other info than what is on there website, but its a bolt on, complete system that should fit under the hood.
Drifting
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From: Lubbock TX
MSD is getting into the market, starting with LS stuff. Once they get that ironed out, they'll probably be one of the better and more user-friendly stuff. BigStuff is owned by the guy that did most of FAST's and a few other companies setups, he's pretty much the guru in the field.
Pro
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From: Bismarck IL.
A few months ago Corvette Fever had a story about swapping a throttle body to a 1977 l48. They used junk yard parts and I think it cost around $500 to do it.Chris Petris wrote the article. Ihave the issue and I will try to find it.Just do what I did and install a LS 1.Charlie
Pro
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From: Peabody Ma.
I did a TPI off a late model vette, easy swap looks good, you could keep it at or under $2000 if shop carefully! make sure you get a good and complete manifold! the litte parts add up fast! Do your research first! Also try Street and performance
www.hotrodlane.cc
www.hotrodlane.cc
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From: Orange Park Florida
I did a TPI off a late model vette, easy swap looks good, you could keep it at or under $2000 if shop carefully! make sure you get a good and complete manifold! the litte parts add up fast! Do your research first! Also try Street and performance
www.hotrodlane.cc
www.hotrodlane.cc
the computers go for some 10-50 bux in junkyards...the one you need is #1227730.....the computer harness ends are common to lots of engines....the sending units are common to most any 3.1 in the junkyards all over the place....
the chip is available from tuners....Alvin, Jeremy, Ernie....