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The Holley Sniper is the 650HP unit, and the FiTech is the 600HP. I tried to keep apples to apples on the two systems. It seems to me for similar systems they are within $100 of each other and the Holley can support 50 more HP. Both systems go up in price from there, depending on the options selected. I was just curious - I hadn't shopped for either in a while. Additionally, these are off the manufacturer's websites. I'm sure other prices are available on other sites.
I was expecting to pay more for the Holley because of who they are. How many years of experience with fuel systems does Holley have behind them? I looked hard and long at the FiTech and I "liked" the low price. I looked at the support for the product and the read comments of those using the FiTech in their cars. I wanted a system that does what new cars do, the Sniper is designed well and is easy to work on. The service AFTER the sale became an issue as I saw a lot of people waiting and begging for help. I knew that I might be needing help getting the system set up. The Holley Software package my system came with in addition to the vehicle operating system is awesome and only a big company can do things like that. The Holley Stealth Sniper is a well designed piece of equipment but it was the software that made me look twice. The "service after the sale" was the final thing I was looking for and the guys at EFISYSTEMPRO offer the best post sale support on the aftermarket EFI systems, they also had great prices.
I had Budgeted about $2k for the swap and was ready to go to $2500. I wanted a new fuel tank and that was expensive. The salesman asked what condition my fuel tank was and I told him it was fine. They sold me the Holley OEM style In-Tank Module which had the fuel pump, fuel level sender and the fuel pressure regulator all mounted inside the fuel tank. My entire system, was ~ $1700 including the OEM Tank Module and installation kit. And the Holley systems control the timing as well as the fueling. The communications system the Holley uses is also a benefit. It uses Can Bus and it takes one wire daisy chained between sensors to read them all on the digital display. I am currently making a screen holder for the 7" touch screen display that is going over my shifter where the radio was and it will tell me all the information I want. The bigger display is the only option I have ordered since I bought the Sniper.
Last but not least, I did not want people to know that my 1968 L88 "Copy" was fuel injected and they can't tell without taking the carburetor base off. It totally appears to be a carbureted 427 when looking at the engine. I brought my fuel line in from above the rear of the intake manifold so there are no fuel lines on the front of the engine. I also insulated the fuel lines from a couple feet from the tank all the way to the Fuel Input and then the last few feet have a flame retardant Insulation wrap over the insulation to keep it extra cool around the engine and its heat. I have cool Fuel and cold Air (L88 Intake and wedding cake assembly being used) going into the throttle body and they keep my 12.25-1 from detonating or pinging.
Once again Bluthundr, I want to wish you the very best with your install and experience with the FiTech system!
I hope that you get it installed and running without any issues.
My install has required a bit of help from the tech support folks so I made the best choice for me.
Had I not bought the Holley I was very seriously looking at the Pro Flow systems by Edlebrock. They make conventional type fuel injection systems for older vehicles but they are more expensive as they come with an intake and the 8 injectors and all the misc parts you need.
Update: I'm very pleased with the FiTech setup. I kept the stock tank and pickup, I just cut the end off the pickup and put an in tank pump on it, cut the barbs off the steel fuel and return lines in the engine compartment and ran 3/8 steel mesh fuel line with 6AN fittings to the throttle body.
I’ve used all three (Holley Sniper, FAST EZ, FiTech). Each has its pros and cons. Sniper has become the most popular, but they seem to have regular issues with their CTS and O2 sensors. Fortunately, both can be purchased from a FLAPS. If you run the Sniper, I highly recommend this progressive link mod:
I have continued to buy parts for my project and I finally found a Torker 2 on Flea Bay. The pandemic and supply chain issues not only affect my business but my hobby as well. The work has started to move forward. I removed the radiator and alternator. with the addition of more electronics I want a stable electrical flow. Im replacing the front harness as well as upgrading the power and ground wiring, the list goes on. Unfortunately the Sniper install is a few months away while I still look at the Sniper box in the garage.
