Fueling & Injection Fuel Pumps | Injectors | Rails | Regulators | Tanks

Do these injector numbers sound right?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 2, 2012 | 09:51 PM
  #1  
EricYJ-TA's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
From: Columbus, Ohio
Default Do these injector numbers sound right?

I have been doing alot of research on the injector requirements of an LQ9/4 I am putting in my 02 TA. I have been using this website: http://www.rceng.com/technical.aspx to try to calculate what injectors I need to purchase for my build.

My build consists of the following:
370 LQ9 Iron Block Bored .030 over
Stock Crank
Eagle H beam 6.125 rods
Mahle -8cc Pistons
MS3 237/242 .603/.609
243 Heads Ported to Stage 2
LS6 Intake
and of course the full complement of bolt ons.

I also used the following data to calculate my injector size:
Desired Crank Horsepower: Between 550 - 600
Number of Injectors: 8
BFSC: .50
Injector Duty Cycle: .80
PSI @ Fuel Rail: 58 PSI

based on the calculations i get anywhere from 37 - 40 LB injectors. From what I have read I should go with the 42LB injector.

My question is I want room to grow but at the moment i do not want to over inject the engine.

I have been looking at two sets of injectors the fast 36 LB and the racetronix 42 LB.

In yalls experience if i go with the larger injector will i be over injecting the engine.

any input in appreciated.
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2012 | 08:22 AM
  #2  
Old Geezer's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 5,639
Likes: 71
From: GA, USA
Default

"My question is I want room to grow but at the moment i do not want to over inject the engine. "

With the correct tune, a larger injector won't over fuel the engine....
Reply
Old Jun 3, 2012 | 09:02 AM
  #3  
ZL1Killa's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,747
Likes: 0
From: NC - Charlotte area
Default

The racetronix 42# injectors that are rated at 43.5psi (3 BAR ) are actually 48# injectors at 58psi (4 BAR) our fuel pressure... so that will give some room. I'm not certain if they have injector data on them or not...you would have to ask.

You could also speak to FIC Injectors and see what they have to offer in the 40~50# range. Bosch makes a hell of an injector, and FIC provides data for them. The newer bosch ball & seat injectors are quite a nice set, i have heard of no problems whatsoever using 60#+ injectors on nearly stock cars
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:06 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE