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charlieo · 03-30-2003, 12:59 PM

Is anyone running the edlebrock injection and or the accel injection systems ? I can't make up my mind which one would be better ! I read an article in a chevy magazine over the weekend and it sounds like the accel unit is a great unit for torque & fuel economy. Any comments ??? Thanx

cdowns · 03-30-2003, 01:07 PM

one of the main reasons i have a 71truck is i dont want sensors computers and other electronic crap all over my engine I LIKE CARBS

charlieo · 03-30-2003, 01:14 PM

the only reasons i want inj is the motor will last longer and get better fuel millage! I just put in a new sb 400 w/ the vortec heads and only getting 9-10 mpg

gmc67swb · 03-30-2003, 01:20 PM

I'VE CHECKED INTO THOSE 2 SYSTEMS AS WELL. I DO KNOW THAT THE EDELBROCK COMES WITH A HAND HELD THINGY THAT LETS YOU CHANGE VALUES WHERE AS THE ACCEL UNIT REQUIRES A LAP TOP. SO IF YOU DON'T HAVE A LAP TOP YOUR EFI COULD COULD COST YOU $2000 PLUS THE PRICE OF A LAP TOP, OR YOU COULD DRAG THE DESK TOP OUTSIDE TO THE TRUCK. MY WIFE WOULDN'T APPRECIATE THAT

GOOD LUCK IN YOUR DECISION.

*racedvl* · 03-30-2003, 01:40 PM

I know I would be dragging this desktop outside if I were to do that!

cdowns · 03-30-2003, 03:04 PM

OH,i see . do you realize that if you get about 20% better gas milage with the fuel injection that considering it's going to cost about $2000 you'll break even at about 125,000 miles? i went from 9-10mpg to 15-16 with overdrive and gears and probably the best money spent was a K&n air filter that was worth 1.5mpg alone!!!

junkyardjohn · 03-30-2003, 03:05 PM

I JUST BOUGHT ONE OF THE HOLLY PRO-JECTION STAND ALONE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS. IT'S FOR MY ONGOING PROJECT SO I PROBABLY WON'T GET THE MOTOR IN & INSTALLED FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. IT LOOKS PRETTY SIMPLE THOUGH.I BOUGHT THIS SYSTEM USED FROM A GUY HERE LOCAL THAT HAD IT ON A 72 BURB WITH A BIG BLOCK. IT'S A SMALL THROTTLE BODY & ONLY RATED FOR 275 HORSE, & DIDN'T GIVE HIM THE PERFORMANCE HE WAS LOOKING TO GET OUT OF THE 454. I'M PUTTING IT ON A SMALL BLOCK CRATE MOTOR, & LOOKING TOWORDS ECONOMY. NO LAPTOPS INVOLVED.

(& I PAID $400 FOR IT SO I NEED TO SAVE 200 GALLONS OF GAS TO BREAK EVEN ON IT) (I ALREADY HAVE A K&N FILTER, 700R4 TRANNY & A 3.00-1 NINE INCH REAR END FOR IT)

I'M LOOKING TO GET 20 MPG OR BETTER OUT OF A 72 SHORT FLEET CHEYENNE THAT ABOUT AS ARODYNAMIC AS A BRICK.

gmc67swb · 03-30-2003, 04:39 PM

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Originally posted by junkyardjohn
I JUST BOUGHT ONE OF THE HOLLY PRO-JECTION STAND ALONE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS. IT'S FOR MY ONGOING PROJECT SO I PROBABLY WON'T GET THE MOTOR IN & INSTALLED FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. IT LOOKS PRETTY SIMPLE THOUGH.I BOUGHT THIS SYSTEM USED FROM A GUY HERE LOCAL THAT HAD IT ON A 72 BURB WITH A BIG BLOCK. IT'S A SMALL THROTTLE BODY & ONLY RATED FOR 275 HORSE, & DIDN'T GIVE HIM THE PERFORMANCE HE WAS LOOKING TO GET OUT OF THE 454. I'M PUTTING IT ON A SMALL BLOCK CRATE MOTOR, & LOOKING TOWORDS ECONOMY. NO LAPTOPS INVOLVED.

(& I PAID $400 FOR IT SO I NEED TO SAVE 200 GALLONS OF GAS TO BREAK EVEN ON IT) (I ALREADY HAVE A K&N FILTER, 700R4 TRANNY & A 3.00-1 NINE INCH REAR END FOR IT) I'M LOOKING TO GET 20 MPG OR BETTER OUT OF A 72 SHORT FLEET CHEYENNE THAT ABOUT AS ARODYNAMIC AS A BRICK.

junkyardjohn, that's the set up i just purchased.. I hope to do mine next weekend.

junkyardjohn · 03-30-2003, 04:46 PM

THATS GREAT ... I SURE WOULD APPRECIATE KNOWING YOUR RESULTS, & ANY PROBLEMS YOU RUN ACROSS ON THE INSTALLATION, OR ANY ADVICE YOU COME UP WITH. JOHN

03-30-2003, 12:59 PM	#1
charlieo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sw Posts: 341	fuel injection Is anyone running the edlebrock injection and or the accel injection systems ? I can't make up my mind which one would be better ! I read an article in a chevy magazine over the weekend and it sounds like the accel unit is a great unit for torque & fuel economy. Any comments ??? Thanx

03-30-2003, 01:07 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	one of the main reasons i have a 71truck is i dont want sensors computers and other electronic crap all over my engine I LIKE CARBS __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-30-2003, 01:14 PM	#3
charlieo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sw Posts: 341	injection the only reasons i want inj is the motor will last longer and get better fuel millage! I just put in a new sb 400 w/ the vortec heads and only getting 9-10 mpg

03-30-2003, 01:20 PM	#4
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	I'VE CHECKED INTO THOSE 2 SYSTEMS AS WELL. I DO KNOW THAT THE EDELBROCK COMES WITH A HAND HELD THINGY THAT LETS YOU CHANGE VALUES WHERE AS THE ACCEL UNIT REQUIRES A LAP TOP. SO IF YOU DON'T HAVE A LAP TOP YOUR EFI COULD COULD COST YOU $2000 PLUS THE PRICE OF A LAP TOP, OR YOU COULD DRAG THE DESK TOP OUTSIDE TO THE TRUCK. MY WIFE WOULDN'T APPRECIATE THAT GOOD LUCK IN YOUR DECISION. __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

03-30-2003, 03:04 PM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	OH,i see . do you realize that if you get about 20% better gas milage with the fuel injection that considering it's going to cost about $2000 you'll break even at about 125,000 miles? i went from 9-10mpg to 15-16 with overdrive and gears and probably the best money spent was a K&n air filter that was worth 1.5mpg alone!!! __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-30-2003, 01:40 PM	#5
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I know I would be dragging this desktop outside if I were to do that!

03-30-2003, 03:05 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I JUST BOUGHT ONE OF THE HOLLY PRO-JECTION STAND ALONE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS. IT'S FOR MY ONGOING PROJECT SO I PROBABLY WON'T GET THE MOTOR IN & INSTALLED FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. IT LOOKS PRETTY SIMPLE THOUGH.I BOUGHT THIS SYSTEM USED FROM A GUY HERE LOCAL THAT HAD IT ON A 72 BURB WITH A BIG BLOCK. IT'S A SMALL THROTTLE BODY & ONLY RATED FOR 275 HORSE, & DIDN'T GIVE HIM THE PERFORMANCE HE WAS LOOKING TO GET OUT OF THE 454. I'M PUTTING IT ON A SMALL BLOCK CRATE MOTOR, & LOOKING TOWORDS ECONOMY. NO LAPTOPS INVOLVED. (& I PAID $400 FOR IT SO I NEED TO SAVE 200 GALLONS OF GAS TO BREAK EVEN ON IT) (I ALREADY HAVE A K&N FILTER, 700R4 TRANNY & A 3.00-1 NINE INCH REAR END FOR IT) I'M LOOKING TO GET 20 MPG OR BETTER OUT OF A 72 SHORT FLEET CHEYENNE THAT ABOUT AS ARODYNAMIC AS A BRICK. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 03-30-2003 at 03:15 PM.

03-30-2003, 04:46 PM	#9
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	THATS GREAT ... I SURE WOULD APPRECIATE KNOWING YOUR RESULTS, & ANY PROBLEMS YOU RUN ACROSS ON THE INSTALLATION, OR ANY ADVICE YOU COME UP WITH. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST



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