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Wolfy 06-05-2024 03:40 PM

Coast Guard approved EFI systems 2024
 
Where are we today when it comes to using an EFI system or converting too? Seems like all new marine engines are EFI? Thanks!

ICDEDPPL 06-05-2024 05:40 PM

Why do you ask? Is the Coast Guard inspecting your engines?

Wolfy 06-06-2024 08:46 AM

USCG Approved EFI
 

Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL (Post 4899778)
Why do you ask? Is the Coast Guard inspecting your engines?

Not yet! The boat is a brand new build with a 6.2 LS3. No EFI has been purchased yet. Some day soon I hope to get the boat Titled which will require inspections and a survey to insure. I would like to use the Performance Design intake manifold for it's appearance and fit in my low ceiling engine bay. So the more I can learn about the world of USCG approved EFI, I won't have to waste $$ on items that won't meet Standards. Thanks!

TomZ 06-06-2024 10:09 AM

Not an expert, but when I was putting my carb’d engines back in the boat, I looked up a lot of this because I could only use electric fuel pumps.

Basically, you’ll need a flame arrestor, fuel hoses that have a low permeation rating within USCG specs, and ignition protection on any pumps. The rest is up to you.

I’m sure others will chime in with more specifics.

TomZ 06-06-2024 10:10 AM

Ignition protection meaning they should be SAE/USCG-rated to protect against ignition.

Wildman_grafix 06-06-2024 11:10 AM


Originally Posted by TomZ (Post 4899840)
Ignition protection meaning they should be SAE/USCG-rated to protect against ignition.

Are any of the aftermarket FI systems rated for that? I thought the same the big reason was ignition in a boats engine compartment.

Would the CG look when do a safety check, doubtful, but could it cause something to go boom would be my concern.

Another question, I boat in salt air, are any fully potted?

Steve H 06-06-2024 03:48 PM

Holley HP EFI is approved for Marine use. I have been running it for several years without any issues with USCG.

Wolfy 06-07-2024 07:02 AM

Thank You TomZ, Wildman, and Steve H! Your comments are greatly appreciated. One would think there would be a lot more EFI conversion hardware out there. It appears to me that almost all the new engine suppliers offer some good looking EFI engines. So where are all the DIY kits? Holly is one of the best that I've seen so far. Thanks!

Rookie 06-07-2024 09:16 AM


Originally Posted by Wolfy (Post 4899927)
So where are all the DIY kits? Holley is one of the best that I've seen so far. Thanks!

What are you looking for would help. MPFI, TB EFI, Plug and Play, Tuneability?
Here is my conversion.
https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/...onversion.html

Wolfy 06-07-2024 03:31 PM

Coast Guard approved EFI systems 2024
 
Rookie, that was a great helpful read! Thank You! I have a stock GM marine built 6.2 LS3 and trying to go with a Performance Design intake. Check their web page out for the XS model. This whole package should be a shoe in. I would like to use Holley for all the other additional items needed to get this running. I learned a lot from your build, mines just a bit different. I seem to be over thinking the USCG approval thing maybe? Thanks!


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