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Cheapest way to do carb style EFI

4.2K views 8 replies 6 participants last post by  04KBSVT  
#1 ·
It will probably be a while before I can do this anyway, but I can't help but wonder if there's a cheaper way of doing one of these set-up's besides the $3-4k kits, that just seems crazy to me.

Stupid question here, can't you just find a singe plane lower intake that is tapped for the injectors, a 4 barrel efi throttle body, throttle cable, etc... get it tuned/chipped, and have success?
 
#3 ·
Stupid question here, can't you just find a singe plane lower intake that is tapped for the injectors, a 4 barrel efi throttle body, throttle cable, etc... get it tuned/chipped, and have success?
Edelbrock has single plane intakes made for efi available. A 4 barrel tb is the way to go but you wont do it with a factory computer. Will need something like holley efi to get it done. A cheaper route is to use an intake elbow to keep your factory system.
 
#6 ·
I know, it seems like this intake set up has almost unlimited potential, and can work for a street cruiser or an all out drag car it seems, thats what I like about it, not to mention it looks awesome.

I guess thats where I get lost, having to have a holley efi to get it done. I'm not a tuner but it seems like if you can manipulate a factory system with chips, etc.... then you would be able to pull it off.
 
#4 ·
I just ordered the FITech power adder system this week. It arrived yesterday and looks like a well built kit. I'm hoping to have it installed by the end of the year along with my new engine.
 
#7 ·
As far a those fitech kits, it seems by the time you pay the $995, and have to buy an intake, different throttle cable, whatever else, your nearing or exceeding the $1500 mark, not to mention if you purchase on of the fuel delivery packages, then your approaching the 2k mark. They are cheaper than every other kit i've seen though, I had never heard of them until yall posted about them. thanks for the info!
 
#8 ·
Well if you are looking for the cheapest then going with this would be cheaper..

MegaSquirt-II Programmable EFI System PCB3.0 - Kit w/ BLACK CASE DIYAutoTune.com

Ford SB 260 289 302 Windsor Shootout EFI w/ Injector Ports Intake Manifold Satin

1000 Cfm 4 Barrel 4150 Billet Throttle Body

Now the intake and TB are Chinese knock offs so the quality is hit or miss but you did say cheapest..

You could always do a super victor EFI and a Accel TB along with the megasquirt and still be somewhat reasonable in cost.
 
#9 ·
Reaaly cool. Might just be my ticket and sway me to build my 427