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GPM
11-28-2013 02:23 PM
Originally Posted by Tinkerer
(Post 4033850)
I am pretty good with computers and once it is dialed in I shouldn't have to mess with it often. almost instant starts, NO raw gas smell on bad air days idling. No watching the EGT's.
We've been running aftermarket EFI in our boats since the early 90s, it's nice, I like it better than a carb, it's come a long way in the last 20 or so years. The software can be a challenge.
HaxbySpeed
11-28-2013 08:45 PM
Originally Posted by Black Baja
(Post 4032790)
Haxby, do you have a preference on throttle bodies and efi stuff? I think I'm running out of carb on my 598 and thinking I might just make the change to efi over the winter...
Most of the throttle body's are similar in design. Once you get over about 850hp, the larger accufab stuff can be worth some HP though. I run the Holley EFI system on everything. In the entry level price range group, and even some of the more expensive systems, it is by far the most powerful, versatile, robust, and easy to use system out there. It's epoxy encapsulated, vibration and water proof, and coast guard certified. I have helped many people who have never used efi, get up and running with the Holley system.
HaxbySpeed
11-28-2013 08:50 PM
Originally Posted by Black Baja
(Post 4033818)
I've been looking at the fast stuff myself. Kinda nice that it comes in a kit... I think either way you go if you start from scratch and buy new it's gonna b 4g's when all is said and done.
It depends on what you're doing, but that's close. You can get into a complete Holley HP system for a BBC including absolutely everything right down to the intake manifold gaskets for about $3200, and use your existing ignition, or add $200 for distributor and coil.
ThisIsLivin
12-02-2013 12:56 PM
Originally Posted by HaxbySpeed
(Post 4033991)
It depends on what you're doing, but that's close. You can get into a complete Holley HP system for a BBC including absolutely everything right down to the intake manifold gaskets for about $3200, and use your existing ignition, or add $200 for distributor and coil.
What about using a crank trigger and LS style coil packs? Don't need the distributor at all if going dry sump.
