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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 10:29 AM
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Ok onto the next question. I am planning on running 5lbs of boost w/ this S/C will 30lb SVO injectors be enough? I am asking cause my buddy has a set that he said I could have if they were enough injector for what I want. Or will I need the 42lbs?
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 10:49 AM
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the 42's will give you a good safety margin and they are pretty inexpensive. probably worth doing.
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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the 42's will give you a good safety margin and they are pretty inexpensive. probably worth doing.
:iagree: At least go with 38...fuel starvation leads to detonation, which is the number one cause of FI engines going boom.


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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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:iagree:
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Old Jan 1, 2004 | 11:13 PM
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Go with 38s at a minimum. No reason to take a risk for such an inexpensive part. . . :cheers:
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Old Jan 2, 2004 | 06:38 AM
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Default Re: Injector Size Question (C5kid)

Since you'll need tuning anyway, get larger than you need. This gives you a safety margin.

See www.ractronix.com for injector info. Stock system uses High-Z injectors, the biggest available right now are 57lb.

Note that ratings are at lower PSI than the C5 runs. The 57lb injectors flow 66lb @ 58psi, and my injectors measured at 44lb (They're gray, I suspect they're 38lb Bosch).



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