1976 Square "Simple Green" - Page 49 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RodsGreen10 · 02-05-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by slimneverdies

That's a pretty serious looking dodad you got there. I just saw the lights you sent me and they are pretty serious too. Thanks

Lol! Thanks. Man I am happy you like the lights they are really nice. Happy you got them.

RodsGreen10 · 02-05-2016, 08:10 PM

Well this EFI venture has been a real lesson for me a costly lesson.

But I know what I am getting will be better for my setup.
Custom Built Carb with Teflon coating by DeVane Carburetor $1,040
-8an fuel line, new gaskets, new bypass regulator and new fuel log, new fuel filter. $840
All new an fittings $120.

I will never ever put a EFI/TBI kit on a race motor.
I questioned how the fast system wouldn't work on my new motor but the FiTech would. FAST told me point blank it would not work for my motor. But was told numerous times by FiTech that the FiTech would and it wasn't like the FAST or have issues like FAST with big cams. Proof is in the pudding. Time to move on to bigger and better things!!

RodsGreen10 · 02-06-2016, 08:17 AM

And to put the cherry on top is because of the trouble I have had the last 2 months I still haven't put the tranny in truck!! O well I will get it it back running and time to play some.

ray1970 · 02-08-2016, 05:35 PM

Ray here. Day 7
The unit has arrived.
Not the same one I shipped out. This one is new so in the end they did not fix it they just replaced it........I'm ok with that.

Tried plugging in the UBC cable but it snapped off before it got half way in....Bummer..

Don't need that to get it running....

Install assy.................Hand controller totally in op.....DEAD...
Glad this is winter..

Ray.

RodsGreen10 · 02-08-2016, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ray1970

Ray here. Day 7
The unit has arrived.
Not the same one I shipped out. This one is new so in the end they did not fix it they just replaced it........I'm ok with that.

Tried plugging in the UBC cable but it snapped off before it got half way in....Bummer..

Don't need that to get it running....

Install assy.................Hand controller totally in op.....DEAD...
Glad this is winter..

Ray.

Well. So what now Ray? I am just happy I got my money back.

RodsGreen10 · 02-08-2016, 05:47 PM

Well all my fuel stuff will be here this week and possibly my custom build carb.
Plus I got hooked up today with some NOS Silverado 10 emblems and a NOS bowtie grill emblem!!

RodsGreen10 · 02-08-2016, 05:49 PM

Forgot because of me FiTech is getting phone calls about if the EFI kit does not work can they get a refund like I did. I got a email telling me that.

swampbog · 02-08-2016, 06:02 PM

Well, did they say that they do or were they bi-tchng?

RodsGreen10 · 02-08-2016, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by swampbog

Well, did they say that they do or were they bi-tchng?

Biiiitchiiing.

swampbog · 02-08-2016, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RodsGreen10

Biiiitchiiing.

RodsGreen10 · 02-08-2016, 06:16 PM

I told you all I would keep it real good or bad. And I have. Got a couple of emails about the end result from all of this EFI crash burn experience.

funkatation · 02-08-2016, 06:21 PM

Isn't that the right thing to do though, if it doesn't work get a refund? Sounds like people might be better off buying it from summit or jegs. In my experience they stand behind what they sell, and they have a bigger stick to hit the manufacturer with.

RodsGreen10 · 02-08-2016, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by funkatation

Isn't that the right thing to do though, if it doesn't work get a refund? Sounds like people might be better off buying it from summit or jegs. In my experience they stand behind what they sell, and they have a bigger stick to hit the manufacturer with.

Well said man.

funkatation · 02-08-2016, 06:32 PM

Mine has been sitting in a box for a month now. Got my motor and tranny rebuilt, was about to take it home from my friends shop and the brand new oil pan is leaking from the weld. Just haven't had time to pull it all back out and replace it. Been working on this silly truck since July.

RodsGreen10 · 02-08-2016, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by funkatation

Mine has been sitting in a box for a month now. Got my motor and tranny rebuilt, was about to take it home from my friends shop and the brand new oil pan is leaking from the weld. Just haven't had time to pull it all back out and replace it. Been working on this silly truck since July.

Hopefully it works out for you and hopefully you bought from Jegs or Summit lol.

funkatation · 02-08-2016, 06:37 PM

I got mine from Pace Performance, first time I've used them. I hate to tally how much I've spent on just the drivetrain. I'm well north of 10K at this point!!

swampbog · 02-08-2016, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodsGreen10

Hopefully it works out for you and hopefully you bought from Jegs or Summit lol.

I just bought my hose and ends from Summit, didn't know that they have a "Beat-a-Price Guarantee". Just saved $65 on a $320 order, ain't a lot but it does let me buy more stuff

Now to find the best price on the FiTech Go EFI 4 and have Summit beat that price.

RodsGreen10 · 02-08-2016, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funkatation

I got mine from Pace Performance, first time I've used them. I hate to tally how much I've spent on just the drivetrain. I'm well north of 10K at this point!!

Lol. Don't get me start on $$. I got over 40K in mine as it sits. And that isn't counting new tranny and other things I have and what else is going to be done.

RodsGreen10 · 02-08-2016, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swampbog

I just bought my hose and ends from Summit, didn't know that they have a "Beat-a-Price Guarantee". Just saved $65 on a $320 order, ain't a lot but it does let me buy more stuff

Now to find the best price on the FiTech Go EFI 4 and have Summit beat that price.

Yep I always have summit or Jegs price match. Or battle for my business lol. Amazon gets it sometimes also.

ray1970 · 02-09-2016, 12:42 PM

Ray here.
It was painfully simple...Kind of..
If you try to put the data cable into the 12v side It pushes the pin over and the hole is far larger than the male connecter for the 12v side.. It will go in with no resentence with the wire bent over....NO POWER..
Simple.....

Ray.

RodsGreen10 · 02-09-2016, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ray1970

Ray here.
It was painfully simple...Kind of..
If you try to put the data cable into the 12v side It pushes the pin over and the hole is far larger than the male connecter for the 12v side.. It will go in with no resentence with the wire bent over....NO POWER..
Simple.....

Ray.

Sounds like you may have been bent over on this one. Charge it to the game man. CC dispute.

ray1970 · 02-09-2016, 01:01 PM

Ray here.

The good news is AT THIS TIME the motor runs very well.
Time will tell.

Bending over is easy...Its getting back up that hurts..

Ray.

RodsGreen10 · 02-09-2016, 04:50 PM

Carb is built and ready to ship.

RodsGreen10 · 02-09-2016, 04:51 PM

Another pic.

RodsGreen10 · 02-09-2016, 05:07 PM

https://m.facebook.com/DevaneCarburetors/

02-05-2016, 08:10 PM	#1202
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Well this EFI venture has been a real lesson for me a costly lesson. But I know what I am getting will be better for my setup. Custom Built Carb with Teflon coating by DeVane Carburetor $1,040 -8an fuel line, new gaskets, new bypass regulator and new fuel log, new fuel filter. $840 All new an fittings $120. I will never ever put a EFI/TBI kit on a race motor. I questioned how the fast system wouldn't work on my new motor but the FiTech would. FAST told me point blank it would not work for my motor. But was told numerous times by FiTech that the FiTech would and it wasn't like the FAST or have issues like FAST with big cams. Proof is in the pudding. Time to move on to bigger and better things!! Last edited by RodsGreen10; 02-05-2016 at 08:38 PM.

02-06-2016, 08:17 AM	#1203
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" And to put the cherry on top is because of the trouble I have had the last 2 months I still haven't put the tranny in truck!! O well I will get it it back running and time to play some.

02-08-2016, 05:35 PM	#1204
ray1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: madbury nh Posts: 93	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Ray here. Day 7 The unit has arrived. Not the same one I shipped out. This one is new so in the end they did not fix it they just replaced it........I'm ok with that. Tried plugging in the UBC cable but it snapped off before it got half way in....Bummer.. Don't need that to get it running.... Install assy.................Hand controller totally in op.....DEAD... Glad this is winter.. Ray.

02-08-2016, 05:47 PM	#1206
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Well all my fuel stuff will be here this week and possibly my custom build carb. Plus I got hooked up today with some NOS Silverado 10 emblems and a NOS bowtie grill emblem!!

02-08-2016, 05:49 PM	#1207
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Forgot because of me FiTech is getting phone calls about if the EFI kit does not work can they get a refund like I did. I got a email telling me that.

02-08-2016, 06:02 PM	#1208
swampbog Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Detroit Posts: 114	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Well, did they say that they do or were they bi-tchng?

02-08-2016, 06:16 PM	#1211
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" I told you all I would keep it real good or bad. And I have. Got a couple of emails about the end result from all of this EFI crash burn experience.

02-08-2016, 06:21 PM	#1212
funkatation Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: austin, tx Posts: 173	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Isn't that the right thing to do though, if it doesn't work get a refund? Sounds like people might be better off buying it from summit or jegs. In my experience they stand behind what they sell, and they have a bigger stick to hit the manufacturer with.

02-08-2016, 06:32 PM	#1214
funkatation Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: austin, tx Posts: 173	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Mine has been sitting in a box for a month now. Got my motor and tranny rebuilt, was about to take it home from my friends shop and the brand new oil pan is leaking from the weld. Just haven't had time to pull it all back out and replace it. Been working on this silly truck since July.

02-08-2016, 06:37 PM	#1216
funkatation Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: austin, tx Posts: 173	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" I got mine from Pace Performance, first time I've used them. I hate to tally how much I've spent on just the drivetrain. I'm well north of 10K at this point!!

02-09-2016, 12:42 PM	#1220
ray1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: madbury nh Posts: 93	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Ray here. It was painfully simple...Kind of.. If you try to put the data cable into the 12v side It pushes the pin over and the hole is far larger than the male connecter for the 12v side.. It will go in with no resentence with the wire bent over....NO POWER.. Simple..... Ray. Attached Images

02-09-2016, 01:01 PM	#1222
ray1970 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: madbury nh Posts: 93	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Ray here. The good news is AT THIS TIME the motor runs very well. Time will tell. Bending over is easy...Its getting back up that hurts.. Ray.

02-09-2016, 04:50 PM	#1223
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Carb is built and ready to ship. Attached Images

02-09-2016, 04:51 PM	#1224
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" Another pic. Attached Images

02-09-2016, 05:07 PM	#1225
RodsGreen10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Richmond,KY and Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,584	Re: 1976 Square "Simple Green" https://m.facebook.com/DevaneCarburetors/



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