Vortec Fuel Injection ?????
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Melting Slicks
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Vortec Fuel Injection ?????
I have a zz454 crate engine in my '71, and have been wanting to ditch the carb setup for a year now. There is a Vortec FI setup off a '98 pickup for sale on fleabay for cheap $$$. It has all the wiring and computer stuff to go along with it.
My question is, if it fits under my L-88 hood, can I program this so it doesn't run like a BB Pickup???
It's got alot of low end grunt now, but it does make power up to about 5500rpm. Will this plenum support my top end, and is it progammable to maybe even gain some HP up there???
I have no experience with this computer stuff, but I have a friend who does. Any input is appreciated.
My question is, if it fits under my L-88 hood, can I program this so it doesn't run like a BB Pickup???
It's got alot of low end grunt now, but it does make power up to about 5500rpm. Will this plenum support my top end, and is it progammable to maybe even gain some HP up there???I have no experience with this computer stuff, but I have a friend who does. Any input is appreciated.
Safety Car
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I don't know anything about that particular setup. How long are the runners compared to what you have now? Dual Plane? Single Plane?
You probably already knew this but Longer Runners=More Torque/Low End, Shorter Runners=More High End Power.
You probably already knew this but Longer Runners=More Torque/Low End, Shorter Runners=More High End Power.
Le Mans Master
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Late I know, but sounds interesting. My only concern would be that it might not be too easy to program. I believe if I was doing a BB, I would stick with a TBI system from an earlier 90s truck. For a complete Vortec setup cheap, I might take a chance and find out. Most of the fuel stuff for the swap would support any FI swap.
