Fuel Delivery Systems
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Fuel Delivery Systems
Hi all,
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Just had my 5.7 LS1 engine rebuilt and ran it for 5 minutes to check for leaks temperature etc. Now it is ready to go to get dyno tuned.
Motor has had extensive work including Scat Rods, Forged Pistons, Roller Rockers and a Lunati Voodoo Camshaft 232/238.
Running a 3500 lock up convertor and 3.9 gears.
Question i have, is post dyno which i will have the car back next 48 hours, is when do i know if i need to upgrade fuel injectors, pumps etc?
Is there a general rule of thumb for what HP you need to upgrade?
Thanks
Jamie
First time poster.
Just had my 5.7 LS1 engine rebuilt and ran it for 5 minutes to check for leaks temperature etc. Now it is ready to go to get dyno tuned.
Motor has had extensive work including Scat Rods, Forged Pistons, Roller Rockers and a Lunati Voodoo Camshaft 232/238.
Running a 3500 lock up convertor and 3.9 gears.
Question i have, is post dyno which i will have the car back next 48 hours, is when do i know if i need to upgrade fuel injectors, pumps etc?
Is there a general rule of thumb for what HP you need to upgrade?
Thanks
Jamie
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your probably on the verge of maxing out your stock injectors as it sits, your tuner should be able to tell you more about it. I would think your stock pump should be fine as long as you dont make over 400hp with it. An A/F guage is a good idea to keep an eye your fuel system to make sure you dont run out of fuel.
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Thanks for the update.
Can i ask what size are the std fuel injectors and what would be the better option going upwards?
Engine builder was conservative and indicating around 280-300KW at the treads. (Nearly 400HP).
Hoping for more, but guaranteed it will drive nicely
Can i ask what size are the std fuel injectors and what would be the better option going upwards?
Engine builder was conservative and indicating around 280-300KW at the treads. (Nearly 400HP).
Hoping for more, but guaranteed it will drive nicely
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Thanks.....
Will see how he goes with the running in on the motor.
I also have the added complexity, running LPG, which is also directed injected.
Jamie
Will see how he goes with the running in on the motor.
I also have the added complexity, running LPG, which is also directed injected.
Jamie