Injector question

mopar jeff · 03-07-2013, 05:46 PM

So I was thinking of upgrading the injectors on my LT1 powered Stocker, but $600 is a bit pricey. Is there a problem with just picking up a used set off Ebay for around $100, and having them cleaned if necessary?

Mike Savelle · 03-07-2013, 06:05 PM

you have a PM

Ed Wright · 03-07-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mopar jeff

So I was thinking of upgrading the injectors on my LT1 powered Stocker, but $600 is a bit pricey. Is there a problem with just picking up a used set off Ebay for around $100, and having them cleaned if necessary?

Jegs has ACCEL injectors for something like $375.00. Thy are not Bosch injectors, which are as good as they come. 30lbs is plenty big enough.

mopar jeff · 03-07-2013, 07:35 PM

Ed I would like to do the Bosch ones, just so I don't leave anything to chance. Just wondering if buying them used is acceptable, or do they have a life span? Thanks.

Ed Wright · 03-07-2013, 07:54 PM

Jeff, it's nothing to see them go a couple hundred thousand miles. I would have them cleaned and flow tested for sure. Bench-top machines clean, flow test and you can see the spray patterns. Well worth it. I have mine done every winter just to be safe.
If they came from a race car they couldn't 't have many actual miles on them. I would still have them cleaned & tested to make sure.

mopar jeff · 03-07-2013, 08:18 PM

I would imagine I will end up with a set from a street car, but maybe someone on here has a set for sale.

KRatcliff · 03-07-2013, 09:19 PM

The Venom 30lb injectors that you can get new off Ebay are $299.99 and would be darn close to the Ford Racing injectors as far as your needs. I think they flow slightly more than the Ford's according to Jeff Warren, but it wouldn't cause you any problems.

Ed Wright · 03-07-2013, 10:35 PM

[QUOTE=KRatcliff;372313]The Venom 30lb injectors that you can get new off Ebay are $299.99 and would be darn close to the Ford Racing injectors as far as your needs. I think they flow slightly more than the Ford's according to Jeff Warren, but it wouldn't cause you any problems.[/]

I would avoid those. Very high failure rates, and too often don't flow as rated. I have seen so many problems with those I now refuse to tune a car with them. Stick with Bosch or Lucus if your not going to use the originals.

mopar jeff · 03-08-2013, 01:00 PM

That is about 1/2 price Kyle, but maybe I should take my chance on a used set of Bosch, which will even be half of the Venoms.

KRatcliff · 03-08-2013, 06:21 PM

I prefer the Ford Racing/Bosch if you can find them, but that is the problem. We haven't had any problems with the Venoms, but YMMV.

03-07-2013, 05:46 PM	#1
mopar jeff Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 219 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Injector question So I was thinking of upgrading the injectors on my LT1 powered Stocker, but $600 is a bit pricey. Is there a problem with just picking up a used set off Ebay for around $100, and having them cleaned if necessary? __________________ Jeff Interlicchia 7077 D/SA 1998 Pontiac Firebird LT1 J707 E/T 1966 Dodge Coronet 500

03-07-2013, 06:05 PM	#2
Mike Savelle Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 369 Likes: 125 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Injector question you have a PM

03-07-2013, 07:35 PM	#4
mopar jeff Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 219 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Injector question Ed I would like to do the Bosch ones, just so I don't leave anything to chance. Just wondering if buying them used is acceptable, or do they have a life span? Thanks. __________________ Jeff Interlicchia 7077 D/SA 1998 Pontiac Firebird LT1 J707 E/T 1966 Dodge Coronet 500

03-07-2013, 07:54 PM	#5
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Injector question Jeff, it's nothing to see them go a couple hundred thousand miles. I would have them cleaned and flow tested for sure. Bench-top machines clean, flow test and you can see the spray patterns. Well worth it. I have mine done every winter just to be safe. If they came from a race car they couldn't 't have many actual miles on them. I would still have them cleaned & tested to make sure. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-07-2013, 08:18 PM	#6
mopar jeff Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 219 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Injector question I would imagine I will end up with a set from a street car, but maybe someone on here has a set for sale. __________________ Jeff Interlicchia 7077 D/SA 1998 Pontiac Firebird LT1 J707 E/T 1966 Dodge Coronet 500

03-07-2013, 09:19 PM	#7
KRatcliff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 769 Likes: 75 Liked 531 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Injector question The Venom 30lb injectors that you can get new off Ebay are $299.99 and would be darn close to the Ford Racing injectors as far as your needs. I think they flow slightly more than the Ford's according to Jeff Warren, but it wouldn't cause you any problems.

03-07-2013, 10:35 PM	#8
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Injector question [QUOTE=KRatcliff;372313]The Venom 30lb injectors that you can get new off Ebay are $299.99 and would be darn close to the Ford Racing injectors as far as your needs. I think they flow slightly more than the Ford's according to Jeff Warren, but it wouldn't cause you any problems.[/] I would avoid those. Very high failure rates, and too often don't flow as rated. I have seen so many problems with those I now refuse to tune a car with them. Stick with Bosch or Lucus if your not going to use the originals. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-08-2013, 01:00 PM	#9
mopar jeff Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 219 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Injector question That is about 1/2 price Kyle, but maybe I should take my chance on a used set of Bosch, which will even be half of the Venoms. __________________ Jeff Interlicchia 7077 D/SA 1998 Pontiac Firebird LT1 J707 E/T 1966 Dodge Coronet 500

03-08-2013, 06:21 PM	#10
KRatcliff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 769 Likes: 75 Liked 531 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Injector question I prefer the Ford Racing/Bosch if you can find them, but that is the problem. We haven't had any problems with the Venoms, but YMMV.

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