I have a dilemma, my 600CFM Holley is needing a rebuild, it hasn't run right since day 1. My mech says to get a Holley Trick Kit.($80.00) Plus his time to rebuild it +/- $75.00.
I found a complete bolt on EFI set up with the computer, harness and distributer for 150.00. It's used and I'll do the swap, glutton for punishment I guess. Oh, it's a 302 in my wagon.
I'm leaning toward the EFI, just because I'm not a carb guy and don't like messing with them...OK I'm no good with them, plus I would be able to get my remote start on there. What do you think?
does the EFI set up come with a manifold, injectors and sensors?? If so sounds like a good deal.
There are pros and cons for both. First I would like to say I think Holley is the devil!!! I've only ran Carter or Edelbrock. Had 2x4 set-up on my old 302 and loved it.(Edelbrock!) My other 302 I bought a new Edelbrock for it, bolted it on right out of the box (did nothing to it) and had NO problems at all. Don't get me wrong, I love my EFI Pinto and 91 5.0, but if you do go EFI you will have to up grade your fuel system to match the high psi of the new fuel pump that you will also have to get. Turbopinto72 has a good point. What do you get with this EFI set-up? The more you get, the better. Also, is it Mass air or speed density?
I do get the complete intake and all sensors. As far as the air intake, not familiar enough to answer that question. How do you tell if it's mass air or speed density?
The fuel pump was not discussed in our conversation about what was needed for the conversion. At this point I have the OEM replacement in the 302. You're saying I will need more pressure than that one has?
Yes, the OEM punp will not work with an EFI system. Not only do you need about 40lbs pressure but also about 180 lph volume.
along with that, you need high pressure fuel hose and a return line to the tank. And the wiring can be real fun :P Great driveability, i love my injected pinto!
Did somebody mention wireing ;D
MAN, the wiring is the best part! First your hair turns gray, then soon after, it all falls out. Saves money on hair cuts! ;D
Quote from: SVOwagon on November 24, 2004, 09:28:50 PM
MAN, the wiring is the best part! First your hair turns gray, then soon after, it all falls out. Saves money on hair cuts! ;D
You got that right! Only took me 6 days to do my wiring......three days to finsh it...and not work, three more days to cut it all out and do it again the right way! :-[
Jeff, did you forget the 1 day for the hangover???? :P
Well my hair is already gray and falling out so I have that much taken care of.
Love my EFI, especially with a turbo. On the fuel system, the 92 F-150 Ford inline fuel system, works real well and puts out the right psi. The bracketing makes it real easy to stick under the wheel well of my '77. Granted, still looking for safety shutoff, but is IS a Pinto! LMAO. So think about that, and you can get at your local NAPA (not advertising - lol) - a high pressure fuel hose and clamps and you already probably have the return system.]
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That is the pump that I used. Made the mount bracket myself. I used an 86 t/c harness with the safety cut off, installed a EFI fuel filter from a 3.8 t-bird, and used all the stock lines that were there. Where I needed to, I used brake lines, and high pressure hose. That hose needs to be heated with a heat gun, and a little s. grease to get them on. Use the good clamps too(round, with a nut and screw). Mount the pump as low as you can, they do not like to pull.
Take your time with it, not that hard.
Bill
Quote from: 77turbopinto on February 21, 2005, 08:40:31 AM
That is the pump that I used. Made the mount bracket myself. I used an 86 t/c harness with the safety cut off, installed a EFI fuel filter from a 3.8 t-bird, and used all the stock lines that were there. Where I needed to, I used brake lines, and high pressure hose. That hose needs to be heated with a heat gun, and a little s. grease to get them on. Use the good clamps too(round, with a nut and screw). Mount the pump as low as you can, they do not like to pull.
Take your time with it, not that hard.
Bill
Just a suggestion, you said the pumps do not like to pull. Go to a boat shop, the high pressure marine pumps are designed to pull.