Fuel injuction carburetors

[ickyrica]

I have a 86 monte and want to convert to a fuel injection system. They have kits to convert over, starts around 1k. Basically it's a carb replacement that looks like a carb but isn't.

Anyone ever use these? Experience?

Thanks guys

 

[Mac11wildcat]

I’m from the world of LS SWAP THAT BITCH.

 

[ickyrica]

Would if I could. Ballin on a budget.

Anyone trade for some test?

 

[Mac11wildcat]

Post a link. I’m interested.

This sounds like it could be a bitch. Fuel injection is a bit more complicated than this kit sounds to pull off.

 

[ickyrica]

Holley Sniper EFI 550-511 Holley Sniper EFI Self-Tuning Kit - Black Ceramic Finish

Something like this. Seems pretty easy, couple sensors, fuel inlet etc. And I have all the ancillary stuff in place, just need to swap the carb out. I want the Fi kit because it's a bitch to keep her purring with the gas around here. I don't want to have to keep up on it anymore. Either getting this done or maybe selling her, not sure.

 

[Mac11wildcat]

My advice would be call somebody who’s big into domestic engines and ask them what their recommendation is for carb to FI. If this is it then cool. I’d ask a pro. I know it says it self times but I’d inquire if it is manually tunable and hit the dyno with a local shop if so.

 

[Oregongearhead]

Find you a used TPI unit from the "85-91" Camaro z28-Trans-Am-Corvette . It will add a lot of power plus they look cool . Like a big tarantula sitting on your motor . The late model LT-1 unit will fit your early block too . Both will work but you will need the same computer/harness. Check the junkyard...

 

[ickyrica]

My advice would be call somebody who’s big into domestic engines and ask them what their recommendation is for carb to FI. If this is it then cool. I’d ask a pro. I know it says it self times but I’d inquire if it is manually tunable and hit the dyno with a local shop if so.

for the cost, I'm pretty sure I'm going to give it a go. More research to come but I'll end up contacting a manufacturer most likely.

Find you a used TPI unit from the "85-91" Camaro z28-Trans-Am-Corvette . It will add a lot of power plus they look cool . Like a big tarantula sitting on your motor . The late model LT-1 unit will fit your early block too . Both will work but you will need the same computer/harness. Check the junkyard...

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lol, I like it!

 

[Oregongearhead]

Icky-- That Holley Sniper unit might work pretty good too . Looks complete .

 

[ickyrica]

Icky-- That Holley Sniper unit might work pretty good too . Looks complete .

bought the 550-510 master kit today. EFI setup with an electrical fuel pump kit. Mechanical pump block off plate as well. Will update after install.

 

[Oregongearhead]

bought the 550-510 master kit today. EFI setup with an electrical fuel pump kit. Mechanical pump block off plate as well. Will update after install.

Cool , you keep that Ol' Monte on the road !

 

[ickyrica]

Cool , you keep that Ol' Monte on the road !

She's been sitting for so long. Maybe 100 miles a year since I bought her, it's not fair. She needs the open road.

 

[Oregongearhead]

She's been sitting for so long. Maybe 100 miles a year since I bought her, it's not fair. She needs the open road.

YES SHE DOES !!

 

[Oldschool]

YES SHE DOES !!
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My good friend had that car when we were in high school. I mean that car. Oldschool cool right der. Hope you have been well OGH.

 

[ickyrica]

Mine isn't that nice, but I like her. I have a wicked soft spot for baby blue g body cars. My ultimate favorite is a mid 80s Buick regal t type. I saw a cherry black t type for sale online like 3 years ago, 14k. I didn't have the flexibility to buy it then. I have called the dealer that sold it 3 times now trying to get them to broker a deal with the folks that bought it. Ultimate sleeper. Here is my monte, nothing great but it's a pretty clean way back time machine for sure.

 

[Perrin Aybara]

Just do the LS swap. I think that's what I'm gonna do with my Nova eventually.

 

[douchebag]

the cheapest and easiest to install is made by fitech its a basic kit made for do it urselfers i installed many and they work there much more better kits made by fast but no need to waste the money for ur application .basic 400hp kit is fine . your gonna have to run a 3/8 return line to tank and also buy a sender for your gas tank for an electric fuel pump. also ditch the factory intake w a basic edelbrock performer you can swap this kit onto a 350 once u get some money for a decent motor

 

[ickyrica]

Just do the LS swap. I think that's what I'm gonna do with my Nova eventually.

$$$$ need $$$$

I have so much cash tied up in my crib right now. It's scary how much cash a remodel will swipe from a check book. I'll trade oils for one, no joke lol. If I get an LS I need to work on the 200r4, pretty sure an LS would pull that apart in no time.

 

[ickyrica]

the cheapest and easiest to install is made by fitech its a basic kit made for do it urselfers i installed many and they work there much more better kits made by fast but no need to waste the money for ur application .basic 400hp kit is fine . your gonna have to run a 3/8 return line to tank and also buy a sender for your gas tank for an electric fuel pump. also ditch the factory intake w a basic edelbrock performer you can swap this kit onto a 350 once u get some money for a decent motor

It's a stock 305, maybe 200hp. Baby motor for Sunday driving haha

 

[ickyrica]

Still have to run the return line with the holly. Seems pretty easy though.