Accell Injectors
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Accell Injectors
Need to make a quick decision on some injectors. Found a guy in Austin that has a set of 30# Accell's for $165 shipped. New they are like $240. Should I jump on this?
He says they have less than 100 miles on them.. tried to convert a carbed engine to FI, but he didn't know what he was doing, so went back to carb.
Input on this?
He says they have less than 100 miles on them.. tried to convert a carbed engine to FI, but he didn't know what he was doing, so went back to carb.
Input on this?
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Re: Accell Injectors (Glock'94)
i've used the accel 24's & wound up going back to stock, the accel's leaked at higher psi & i really didn't like how the engine ran. since the fords are only a few bucks more i'd go that way. your getting OEM quality and an injector that in my oppinion is better quality.
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Re: Accell Injectors (Glock'94)
Need to make a quick decision on some injectors. Found a guy in Austin that has a set of 30# Accell's for $165 shipped. New they are like $240. Should I jump on this?
He says they have less than 100 miles on them.. tried to convert a carbed engine to FI, but he didn't know what he was doing, so went back to carb.
Input on this?
He says they have less than 100 miles on them.. tried to convert a carbed engine to FI, but he didn't know what he was doing, so went back to carb.
Input on this?
Nice thing about the larger injector is you will be able to keep the injectro at less then or close to 80% duty cycle at WOT
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Re: Accell Injectors (-=Jeff=-)
Actually, the main thing I'm wondering about is that they are Accell's. Are they a good enough injector usually? Or should I stick with the Ford's?
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Re: Accell Injectors (Glock'94)
Actually, the main thing I'm wondering about is that they are Accell's. Are they a good enough injector usually? Or should I stick with the Ford's?
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Re: Accell Injectors (Glock'94)
I'm running the Accel 26lbers on my new 355. Have had the pressure gauge taped to the windsheild for a few days now. Pressure stays steady, so I think there is no leaking. Car is running like crap tho. I still need to burn a new chip taking in to account the new flow rate as -=JEFF=- mentions above. You can literally smell it running way rich. I'm not 100% confident with the Accel's yet. But they were cheap $249.00.
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Re: Accell Injectors (mountainmotor)
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Re: Accell Injectors (black_89_vette)
It also says for Mildly modified cars up to 300 horsepower. I think you're upcoming 383 is gonna run a little over that.
Just me thinking here.
Just me thinking here.
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Re: Accell Injectors (Mark84_L383)
I can only say my experience with Accel injectors was a bad one, 6 of 8 leaked. Just got FMS 30# in last night, checked for leaking, nadda, good to go now. JMHO
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Re: Accell Injectors (black_89_vette)
Yes the Accel injectors are fine. I have no problems with mine, I have heard others with some small flashing problems, be an easy fix. I have two vettes both with accel injectors and have had no problems with either one. 165 is very cheap, vendors can't even buy them from Accel for that, I would jump on the deal.
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Re: Accell Injectors (Glock'94)
I've got #30 ford. Thats the way to go.
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Re: Accell Injectors (Glock'94)
I have Accel 36#s on my engine. They seem to work fine. If you look closely at the Accel and FMS, they look like they are made by the same co with different colored bodies.
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Re: Accell Injectors (AquaMetallic94LT1)
I have Accel 36#s on my engine. They seem to work fine. If you look
closely at the Accel and FMS, they look like they are made by the same co with
different colored bodies.
closely at the Accel and FMS, they look like they are made by the same co with
different colored bodies.
cuz I was looking for a source for some good injectors. After asking him 'bout Accel
brand (cuz they offered something in the Hi Imp. 50# area) he almost got 'tongue tied'
trying to speak. The story is when Accel was purchased some time ago, they were
bought by the mfr. Ram. For Ram it was a good match, they make injectors. Accel
injectors are now made by Ram. To make a short story long Marren requires a signed
statement from buyer w/understanding that after purchase of a set Accels, he/she is
on their own after purchase. (He) said the injectors are garbage and wouldn't put
them on his lawn mower. Marren's prices are on high side, but guaranteed to be
matched/balanced w/warranty. Accels are very economical. Buyer beware, you just
may get what you pay for! I will not/can not speak for Accels bought before buyout
took effect. BTW, Marren (according to owner) can sell you any brand available.
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[Modified by arnold, 9:29 PM 12/17/2001]
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Re: Accell Injectors (arnold)
[QUOTE Accels are very economical. Buyer beware, you just
may get what you pay for! I will not/can not speak for Accels bought before buyout
took effect.
[/QUOTE]
Accels are more expensive than FMS injectors. 24# are 229 vs 219 for FMS. 30# are 249 vs 219 for FMS. Check Summit Racing prices.
I called Accel to find out whats the story with them. RAM is making their injectors. I also asked about quality issues. The Accel tech guy didn't say they had any but he did tell me they have been testing them before they go out so I suspect that they have had some issues in the past which matches up with what I have been reading here.
Now, I wonder who makes FMS injectors.
[Modified by AquaMetallic94LT1, 1:11 PM 12/18/2001]
may get what you pay for! I will not/can not speak for Accels bought before buyout
took effect.
[/QUOTE]
Accels are more expensive than FMS injectors. 24# are 229 vs 219 for FMS. 30# are 249 vs 219 for FMS. Check Summit Racing prices.
I called Accel to find out whats the story with them. RAM is making their injectors. I also asked about quality issues. The Accel tech guy didn't say they had any but he did tell me they have been testing them before they go out so I suspect that they have had some issues in the past which matches up with what I have been reading here.
Now, I wonder who makes FMS injectors.
[Modified by AquaMetallic94LT1, 1:11 PM 12/18/2001]