Injector Shelf Life?
02-03-2009, 08:24 PM
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How do you know they are good? Speaking from experience, I sent a good set of Bosch 36's for FIC restoration service. The injectors had 500 miles and sat for 1 year. 7 needed new filters and cleaning while one was leaking and had to be replaced. I wouldn't install a used set of injectors that have sat for an extended length of time.
02-03-2009, 08:52 PM
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How do you know they are good? Speaking from experience, I sent a good set of Bosch 36's for FIC restoration service. The injectors had 500 miles and sat for 1 year. 7 needed new filters and cleaning while one was leaking and had to be replaced. I wouldn't install a used set of injectors that have sat for an extended length of time.
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02-04-2009, 08:32 AM
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My parents operate a salvage yard and we often sell pull-out engines that have been sitting on our racks for years. If we get a car in with a bad motor, we'll take a used engine off the shelf and put it in ourselves. I do not ever remember having an issue with injectors. I wonder why this is?? Maybe stock injectors are more durable or something? (as opposed to aftermarket and/or high performance injectors)
02-04-2009, 08:39 AM
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My parents operate a salvage yard and we often sell pull-out engines that have been sitting on our racks for years. If we get a car in with a bad motor, we'll take a used engine off the shelf and put it in ourselves. I do not ever remember having an issue with injectors. I wonder why this is?? Maybe stock injectors are more durable or something? (as opposed to aftermarket and/or high performance injectors)
Or they were leaking and you just didn't notice lol. Its a tough problem to pick up on
02-04-2009, 10:10 AM
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that should be fine. When I take an engine apart and the injectors are out i always get a coffee can with some fuel and keep them submerged until I put them back in. This way I won't have to worry. The pintle valve in the injector only opens a few thousands, so, any dirt or carbon can make them work improperly.
02-04-2009, 06:06 PM
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Honestly, for you I would recommend new injectors. The SVO (Bosch design II) while a good injector, isn't the best option for the LSx or LTx cars, because its wide spray pattern is designed for 4v engines.
I would recommend our Bosch Design III in 30lb for you. The spray pattern is MUCH more suited for your engine (the Design III is the stock injector in an LS1/6). And since its your DD, you will notice better startups and mileage with them, since you wont be getting the fuel wash.
I can do the Design III in 30lb, flow matched, viton o-rings installed, and a 3 year no questions warranty for $189.95 for the set of 8.
~Rich
I would recommend our Bosch Design III in 30lb for you. The spray pattern is MUCH more suited for your engine (the Design III is the stock injector in an LS1/6). And since its your DD, you will notice better startups and mileage with them, since you wont be getting the fuel wash.
I can do the Design III in 30lb, flow matched, viton o-rings installed, and a 3 year no questions warranty for $189.95 for the set of 8.
~Rich
02-04-2009, 06:20 PM
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Rich,
I have an LS1 and have the stock injectors, so shouldn't they be the Design III?
Also, I think mine are 24lb. If so, does that mean I will have to get the ECM reprogrammed for the larger 30lb injectors? Sounds like a pain in the butt - I already have an LS6 intake manifold and the 6.0L heads. The Camaro tune on the ECM is going to have enough trouble keeping up with those mods, let alone a different injector size.
What do you think?
I have an LS1 and have the stock injectors, so shouldn't they be the Design III?
Also, I think mine are 24lb. If so, does that mean I will have to get the ECM reprogrammed for the larger 30lb injectors? Sounds like a pain in the butt - I already have an LS6 intake manifold and the 6.0L heads. The Camaro tune on the ECM is going to have enough trouble keeping up with those mods, let alone a different injector size.
What do you think?
Honestly, for you I would recommend new injectors. The SVO (Bosch design II) while a good injector, isn't the best option for the LSx or LTx cars, because its wide spray pattern is designed for 4v engines.
I would recommend our Bosch Design III in 30lb for you. The spray pattern is MUCH more suited for your engine (the Design III is the stock injector in an LS1/6). And since its your DD, you will notice better startups and mileage with them, since you wont be getting the fuel wash.
I can do the Design III in 30lb, flow matched, viton o-rings installed, and a 3 year no questions warranty for $189.95 for the set of 8.
~Rich
I would recommend our Bosch Design III in 30lb for you. The spray pattern is MUCH more suited for your engine (the Design III is the stock injector in an LS1/6). And since its your DD, you will notice better startups and mileage with them, since you wont be getting the fuel wash.
I can do the Design III in 30lb, flow matched, viton o-rings installed, and a 3 year no questions warranty for $189.95 for the set of 8.
~Rich
02-04-2009, 06:23 PM
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I deleted the post before the last sorry for confusion for anyone. thanks fic I'm gonna take ya up on that deal. And do you need to know anything else about what my setup is (fuel pump, cam, etc.)
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02-04-2009, 07:13 PM
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Rich,
I have an LS1 and have the stock injectors, so shouldn't they be the Design III?
Also, I think mine are 24lb. If so, does that mean I will have to get the ECM reprogrammed for the larger 30lb injectors? Sounds like a pain in the butt - I already have an LS6 intake manifold and the 6.0L heads. The Camaro tune on the ECM is going to have enough trouble keeping up with those mods, let alone a different injector size.
What do you think?
I have an LS1 and have the stock injectors, so shouldn't they be the Design III?
Also, I think mine are 24lb. If so, does that mean I will have to get the ECM reprogrammed for the larger 30lb injectors? Sounds like a pain in the butt - I already have an LS6 intake manifold and the 6.0L heads. The Camaro tune on the ECM is going to have enough trouble keeping up with those mods, let alone a different injector size.
What do you think?
That was directed to 00Silver6 lol.
Yes, your stock injectors are 24lb design III