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Old Mar 18, 2025 | 12:52 AM
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Ive been thinking of swapping out my current injectors for a brand new shiny set since the ones I have in my Early 1986 have seen better days and because I’ve been having some performance issues/misfiring which Ive concluded to be fuel related. I was hoping that one of you could help me identify if my current injectors are stock because I haven’t been able to find any info on them anywhere. I’ve attached an image below for reference. I was also wondering what injectors i should get to replace them. I’ve seen many recommend FIC so I’m thinking of getting a set from them, however I have no idea which set I should get because there are many different kinds for my 1986. One option I noticed was this one but i’m afraid that they won’t fit right. If anyone has any experience with them any input would be greatly appreciated!

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Originally Posted by DJJ123
Hello all!


Ive been thinking of swapping out my current injectors for a brand new shiny set since the ones I have in my Early 1986 have seen better days and because I’ve been having some performance issues/misfiring which Ive concluded to be fuel related. I was hoping that one of you could help me identify if my current injectors are stock because I haven’t been able to find any info on them anywhere. I’ve attached an image below for reference. I was also wondering what injectors i should get to replace them. I’ve seen many recommend FIC so I’m thinking of getting a set from them, however I have no idea which set I should get because there are many different kinds for my 1986. One option I noticed was this one but i’m afraid that they won’t fit right. If anyone has any experience with them any input would be greatly appreciated!
I had fitted Bosch 111 injectors to my 85, they were great and can handle gas with ethanol.
Just needed two "o" rings at the bottom of injectors compared to standard, They don't have the large body to rest on intake. Just make sure you fit the injectors into fuel rails then into manifold and pressure check before tightening all the intake runner bolts. 👍
​​​​​​Lubricate the "o" rings with rubber grease or oil and fit them, loosely fit the intake runner bolts and once the injector rails are bolted down and pressure test shows no leaks. Then torque down all the intake runner bolts, 🙂👍

You can use the Bosch injectors as long as you fit one o ring at top and two "o" rings at bottom of injector, see below of these requirements from others who have done it also.



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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...injectors.html

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Originally Posted by gerardvg
I had fitted Bosch 111 injectors to my 85, they were great and can handle gas with ethanol.
Just needed two "o" rings at the bottom of injectors compared to standard, They don't have the large body to rest on intake. Just make sure you fit the injectors into fuel rails then into manifold and pressure check before tightening all the intake runner bolts. 👍
​​​​​​Lubricate the "o" rings with rubber grease or oil and fit them, loosely fit the intake runner bolts and once the injector rails are bolted down and pressure test shows no leaks. Then torque down all the intake runner bolts, 🙂👍

You can use the Bosch injectors as long as you fit one o ring at top and two "o" rings at bottom of injector, see below of these requirements from others who have done it also.



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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...injectors.html
Thank you so much for the info I really appreciate it dude!
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Old Mar 19, 2025 | 05:29 PM
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I have the bosch stage 3 from southbay fuel injectors, they come with a billet aluminium extension so that they have the same length as originals.
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