Re: [FWDLK] Throttle Body Injection

[Scott H <kneedrager@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think that a properly set up FI setup could exceed the performance of a
carb.  The problem is that for MOPAR's the expertise and tech info just does
not exist...yet.
I have heard of more that a few experiences with the Holley FI setup similar
to what Dave reported, but I also know a guy that loves it and tries to buy
a used setup at a discount whenever he can.
Dollar for Dollar, for a MOPAR, I would say you are better off with a good
properly set up carb.  But in a year or 2 that could change.
For me I am, a bit of a Techno Junkie and would love to go the FI route but
I going with a carb on my 360/408 stroker to get it on the road and see some
good ET's. But I am keeping my eye toward going with FI down the line.  From
what I have seen you will need to spend at least $3500 from a company with
the expertise to build a properly calibrated working system that will match
the performance of a carb.  You can get one to run with junkyard parts and
"universal" components but I would not expect to see a performance
improvement.
Scott


> From: "Bill G." <nilla6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: "Bill G." <nilla6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Throttle Body Injection
> Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 23:24:36 -0500
>
> Thought I'd pass this along.  Mostly advertisement,
> but some info as well.
>
>
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> >Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 16:43:32 -0800
> >To: "Bill G." <nilla6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >From: Turbo City <turbocty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Subject: Re: TBI
> >
> >We are proud of our EFI system, as we feel it's the best available on the
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> packaged
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> the
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> >
> >If you haven't looked through our website
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> on
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> >
> >The site covers our three systems, Single TBI, Dual TBI and Crossfire.
> For
> >your application we recommend the Single TBI EFI System.  It will work
> well
> >on your vehicle.
> >
> >The Single EFI Kit is starts as low as  $1195 plus optional electric fuel
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> >
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> >
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> >Vic
> >
> >
> >At 08:22 AM 2/26/01 -0500, you wrote:
> >
> >>Gentlemen,
> >>
> >>Is there any chance of fitting one of your
> >>fuel injection systems to a 1956 DeSoto
> >>with a 330 hemi 4-bbl?  My goal is relaibility
> >>rather than power or speed.
> >>
> >>Thanks,
> >>
> >>-Bill Grubbs
> >>Atlanta, GA
> >>-----------------
> >>Test drive a DeSoto today!
> >
> >
> >
> -Bill G.
> Atlanta, GA
>
> -----------------
> '56 DeSoto (real car)
> '87 Tarus (junk)
> '95 Jimmy (junk)

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