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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 07:46 AM
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When I'm boosted do I have to upgrade injectors? If so how big can I go before upgrading injectors? Thanks
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 08:01 AM
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If your boosting at all, better go ahead and upgrade the factory injectors. 450rwhp is close to maxing out the factory ones on the cars I've seen. Seiman deka 80# are a good set that work well for all of us and don't break your bank account.
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 08:11 AM
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Stock injectors max out long before 450whp on a boosted setup without a 1:1.

Another recommendation for Deka 80s here.
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 08:52 AM
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Thanks guys so do I need a bigger fuel pump? And ive read you need bigger fuel lines? Lol many articles I don't know witch one to believe
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 09:15 AM
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Thanks guys so do I need a bigger fuel pump? And ive read you need bigger fuel lines? Lol many articles I don't know witch one to believe
i think the stock pump is limited to about 500hp, so yes id get a bigger pump. im not sure how far stock lines and rails will take you though.
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 12:14 PM
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Yeah I might as well do them to if I'm doing pump and injectors just trying to get everything ordered man it's starting to add up lol
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 09:31 PM
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A walbro 450 and 80#s made 690 through the auto on mine. Pretty easy upgrade too
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Old Jan 20, 2016 | 11:50 PM
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Yeah that more than I'm shooting for what's your set up?
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Old Jan 21, 2016 | 07:21 AM
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I have a pair of 340 lph pumps and deka 80s. Made more than 700 wheel on a stock 5.3 with a small cam. I'm only barely into the realm of needing that 2nd pump too.

You can get a Walbro 400-series pump and Deka 80s for less than $450 shipped to your door. Injectors are $320 or so and pump is less than $150. Together they're good for 800 at the wheels on a normal gas setup.
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Old Jan 21, 2016 | 07:16 PM
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Are you boosted nova?
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Old Jan 21, 2016 | 08:58 PM
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If I'm making more than 700 wheel on a stock 5.3 without boost, I'm a wizard lol.
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Old Jan 21, 2016 | 09:31 PM
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Lol I was wondering you said 700 with just fuel mods but I figured you were so what tranny are you running?
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Old Jan 21, 2016 | 09:40 PM
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4L80e. Stock 150k mile. No rebuild. Just a $120 transgo kit.
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Old Jan 22, 2016 | 07:52 AM
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Yeah I gotta find one I got the 4l60e I'm worried how it's gonna hold up I'm the mean time
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