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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 09:57 AM
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So I picked up c3 78 and thinking about dropping a 383 with an after market fuel injection set up .Shooting for 450 to 480 hp




What is the thought on the after market F.I. set ups and what is the best to worst and why ?
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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 01:30 PM
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Why not LS swap it?
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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 02:09 PM
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nice, but he may not have 15-20k to blow
heard nothing but good feedback on Holleys sniper system appears to be user friendly and simple to install.
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Old Sep 2, 2017 | 05:39 PM
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I tried the FiTech fuel injection, and personally didn't like it. I tried Edelbrock and Holly carbs, and had good luck with the Edelbrock. However, I'm currently running a Quadrajet and plan to keep it that way.
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First off I do not want to do an ls swap specially since I have 383 stroker sitting here so my decision is an easy one .Just wondering about the after market FI options .
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Old Sep 3, 2017 | 08:24 AM
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Met guy at a car show with the FiTech and he had me sold on it. He had the 400hp and said he wish he had the 600hp model for future upgrades.
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If converting to an after market fuel injection system, most require a return line. Is the OEM 1/4 line sufficient? T
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