Fitech EFI
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Melting Slicks
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Fitech EFI
I received my Fitech Mean Street EFI and when I removed the throttle body from the box it smelled STRONGLY of gas. This leads me to believe it has been used. Since I paid $1095.00 for it I expect it to be new and unused. Anyone else experienced this or think it's normal?
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Only issues with FiTech seems to be with their FCC units. The tb's are getting rave reviews on many different forums, the co. can't keep up with orders and get backlogged.
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Mine smelt strongly of fuel too, and everyone else I have read has said the same. I take it as a good sign that each unit is tested before shipping. Don't stress!
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Before you go making any assumptions call them and ask them, it may be that they do a test on each throttle body before shipping. I know that happened on a carb I bought one time, turned out to be just that....quality control testing...
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Good to know about the gas smell, I would have assumed the unit was used too!!
Thanks!!!!
John
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Melting Slicks
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I've done a lot of online reviews of the FITECH system. No one has had any issues with the actual TB unit. There is an obvious issue with the fcc. I ordered a tanksinc tank/pump. For simplicity and peace of mind. And the basic 600 hp TB unit. If mine smells of gas I'll let you know. I'll also post my own review.
Diehrd is very proud of his setup, it looks like a nice setup. I've considered it, but at 3 times the cost of a Basic unit from FI tech, I'm unconvinced it will give "me" less issues or much more performance. Not to mention the look I'm trying to retain, that of a carburetor. It's not that I cannot afford his system either, I have the resources to buy pretty much anything I want. It's more about bang for the buck, my fuel needs, and the look I'm trying to retain. I just want fast starts and trouble free performance when I drive into the mountains, I live at 2500' and cruise roads that ascend to over 8000'. My carbs give me excellent performance on local roads. That is until it sits long enough for the fuel to boil, or when I do venture up the mtns. I have a feeling that the FITECH system will deliver the performance. If not, I'll add it to the live and learn list.
Diehrd is very proud of his setup, it looks like a nice setup. I've considered it, but at 3 times the cost of a Basic unit from FI tech, I'm unconvinced it will give "me" less issues or much more performance. Not to mention the look I'm trying to retain, that of a carburetor. It's not that I cannot afford his system either, I have the resources to buy pretty much anything I want. It's more about bang for the buck, my fuel needs, and the look I'm trying to retain. I just want fast starts and trouble free performance when I drive into the mountains, I live at 2500' and cruise roads that ascend to over 8000'. My carbs give me excellent performance on local roads. That is until it sits long enough for the fuel to boil, or when I do venture up the mtns. I have a feeling that the FITECH system will deliver the performance. If not, I'll add it to the live and learn list.
Last edited by Sunstroked; Apr 11, 2016 at 10:25 PM.
Melting Slicks
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I would like to mention that just because something costs more, doesn't make it better. Go to fast, msd, Holley, and edelbrock tech/help sections or installation problems. All of them are full of installation or drivability issues. This doesn't mean that they are engineered badly, a lot of issues are directly related to installation problems. As was the case of one user with the FITECH system. His error. Hey it happens. I've researched FI for about the last 5 yrs. trying to decipher between fact or fiction. The biggest advantage FI will give me personally is fast startups and the ability to compensate for elevation changes. Like I said in my above post, my demon carb works wonderfully. Most times��
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I've done a lot of online reviews of the FITECH system. No one has had any issues with the actual TB unit. There is an obvious issue with the fcc. I ordered a tanksinc tank/pump. For simplicity and peace of mind. And the basic 600 hp TB unit. If mine smells of gas I'll let you know. I'll also post my own review.
Diehrd is very proud of his setup, it looks like a nice setup. I've considered it, but at 3 times the cost of a Basic unit from FI tech, I'm unconvinced it will give "me" less issues or much more performance. Not to mention the look I'm trying to retain, that of a carburetor. It's not that I cannot afford his system either, I have the resources to buy pretty much anything I want. It's more about bang for the buck, my fuel needs, and the look I'm trying to retain. I just want fast starts and trouble free performance when I drive into the mountains, I live at 2500' and cruise roads that ascend to over 8000'. My carbs give me excellent performance on local roads. That is until it sits long enough for the fuel to boil, or when I do venture up the mtns. I have a feeling that the FITECH system will deliver the performance. If not, I'll add it to the live and learn list.
Diehrd is very proud of his setup, it looks like a nice setup. I've considered it, but at 3 times the cost of a Basic unit from FI tech, I'm unconvinced it will give "me" less issues or much more performance. Not to mention the look I'm trying to retain, that of a carburetor. It's not that I cannot afford his system either, I have the resources to buy pretty much anything I want. It's more about bang for the buck, my fuel needs, and the look I'm trying to retain. I just want fast starts and trouble free performance when I drive into the mountains, I live at 2500' and cruise roads that ascend to over 8000'. My carbs give me excellent performance on local roads. That is until it sits long enough for the fuel to boil, or when I do venture up the mtns. I have a feeling that the FITECH system will deliver the performance. If not, I'll add it to the live and learn list.
I am proud of it , and it can be done with off the shelf items if you want to avoid a kit to save money.
But honestly a TB can not compare to a sequential multi port system. It is however a lot better then a carb ..
And my point is, I have never herd of a product designed , tested and made ready for resale that continues to go on a test motor or stand and have gas run through it before it is boxed.
And imagine UPS or fed ex or the ost office knowing the units smell of gas or have gas vapors them that are going to be loaded on an air plane..
Sorry I am just saying i dont but this pre testd . I CAN BE WRONG about it . If I am cool ..
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Melting Slicks
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Diehrd, we ship fuel parts every single day. It's the nature of our business. All by ground. It is hazmat and must be declared as so. Yes I really do think your system is a nice setup. I'm only into the system I'm getting for $1400. That's everything. It's more just a matter of plug and play. I have looked at so many alternatives.
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In my business if clients knew we were testing every single item that goes out the door they would be deliriously happy. On the other hand, companies in my business who DON'T perform quality testing get run out of business eventually. Those pretty much are the facts.
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OMG are you kidding me? Have you ever heard of quality control?
In my business if clients knew we were testing every single item that goes out the door they would be deliriously happy. On the other hand, companies in my business who DON'T perform quality testing get run out of business eventually. Those pretty much are the facts.
In my business if clients knew we were testing every single item that goes out the door they would be deliriously happy. On the other hand, companies in my business who DON'T perform quality testing get run out of business eventually. Those pretty much are the facts.
In my business once a product is developed and tested it goes to production and random test are made , feed back from consumers are accounted for and issues are corrected .
Testing every unit is simply nuts ..
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Melting Slicks
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Your idea sounds good if you are packaging Rasin Bran or paperclips. These are a mixture of software, injectors, sensors etc. All of which have to be assembled individually out of who knows how many parts.
Only a fool would not bench test before sending these out.
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I assume that they ramp up the production in China to meet demand, so the Fitech guys are just being vigilant in the QC, better be safe than sorry.
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EVERY single automobile, motorcycle, boat, airplane, lawnmower, tractor and so on is started and tested after assembly. I guess all these companies are just idiots. Just because something is designed to run doesn't mean it will. Have to 100% test when your good company name is on the line and you want to insure high quality. You just build the cost of the time and labor into the cost of your product. I applaud companies that 100% test their products.