Accel injectors- opinions
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Re: Accel injectors- opinions (GRX)
they fail too frequently
I can recall at least 10 people here who had them fail just after purchase, so i wouldnt take the risk.
I can recall at least 10 people here who had them fail just after purchase, so i wouldnt take the risk.
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Re: Accel injectors- opinions (vader86)
Are they failing as in: Leaking? I got a set that came with the Carroll supercharger kit that I purchased awhile back. I've yet to install them but now I is gettin' scared! :yesnod:
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Re: Accel injectors- opinions (GRX)
They are new. Been using them for 2 years and they run just fine. I suggest you contact rich at cruzin performance for details maybe he can put this to rest once and for all.
This topic comes up about once a month and while most claim them to be garbage I suspect they are repeating folk law and do not have any first hand experience.
Lets face it, everything fails and it doesn't take much to start the "this stuff is junk" stories from circulating.
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This topic comes up about once a month and while most claim them to be garbage I suspect they are repeating folk law and do not have any first hand experience.
Lets face it, everything fails and it doesn't take much to start the "this stuff is junk" stories from circulating.
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Re: Accel injectors- opinions (1MoorTym)
I can say from personal experience that I know 3 people that have them and they have had no problems at all. My brother has them in his Camaro, my Dad has a set in his GTA, and my brother-inlaw has them in his Vette. I'm sure if they were as "junk" as people say, Summit and Jegs wouldn't keep selling them. Their loading docks would collapse under the weight of all of them being sent back under warranty. Just my $.02. :seeya
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Re: Accel injectors- opinions (63LT4)
I installed my accel 24# injectors in 1994 and have put over 100k on them with no problems at all. I have enough faith in them that i bought a set of 30# for my next engine. Price was rite also
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Re: Accel injectors- opinions (Pete K)
Even though some have not had any problems, I would stay away from them.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=690442
I have never heard anyone saying bad things about the Bosh injectors.
Getting stuck in traffic a few times will certainly leave you with an opinion.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=690442
I have never heard anyone saying bad things about the Bosh injectors.
Getting stuck in traffic a few times will certainly leave you with an opinion.
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Re: Accel injectors- opinions (GRX)
Save yourself a potential headache and go with the FMS injectors. They are cheaper and I seldom hear a bad thing about them. I got mine new on Ebay for $150 :cheers:
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Re: Accel injectors- opinions (TA)
I put the FMS injectors in because they were the best deal out there but think I'm down a bit on power. these are not the same as stock and the stock style are supposed to provide better atomization according to my limited reading, Any one
know which work best ? and is there any benefit or liability in using the next size up with no other modifications ? I am running a superchip with an adjustable regulator with a couple Lbs over stock spec but haven't played with the pressure much., K&N with cut lid, airfoil.
know which work best ? and is there any benefit or liability in using the next size up with no other modifications ? I am running a superchip with an adjustable regulator with a couple Lbs over stock spec but haven't played with the pressure much., K&N with cut lid, airfoil.
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Re: Accel injectors- opinions (robvan)
I put the FMS injectors in because they were the best deal out there but think I'm down a bit on power. these are not the same as stock and the stock style are supposed to provide better atomization according to my limited reading, Any one
know which work best ? and is there any benefit or liability in using the next size up with no other modifications ? I am running a superchip with an adjustable regulator with a couple Lbs over stock spec but haven't played with the pressure much., K&N with cut lid, airfoil.
know which work best ? and is there any benefit or liability in using the next size up with no other modifications ? I am running a superchip with an adjustable regulator with a couple Lbs over stock spec but haven't played with the pressure much., K&N with cut lid, airfoil.
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Re: Accel injectors- opinions (GRX)
I put them in my 85 and for 2 years, have not had any problems just performance. i dont know if i would buy another set after hearing all the horror stories. Either they are really good or i got really lucky. Does Accell ever address this issue?
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Re: Accel injectors- opinions
Anyone have info on how to get the FMS units? Like a part number/source other than Ebay? ....and prices on the Bosch (stock I believe for 1985) 24lb units? I called here locally and they wanted like 140$ for ONE bosch injector! :cry
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Re: Accel injectors- opinions (TA)
It was a while ago since I got them and I don't remember the spec on them but thought they were supposed to be 22's, stock replacement and occasionally I've noticed that "rich" smell. When I checked the impedence they speced out the same as stock as I recall. so when I get around to it I'll check the pressure again and try stepping it down and maybe my in town milage will improve also. And just to clarify FMS stands for Ford Motor Sport ? as those are the ones in now with the top hat style nozzle opposed to the concave style as stock.
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Re: Accel injectors- opinions (GRX)
Anyone have info on how to get the FMS units? Like a part number/source other than Ebay? ....and prices on the Bosch (stock I believe for 1985) 24lb units? I called here locally and they wanted like 140$ for ONE bosch injector! :cry
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33554
