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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 08:05 AM
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I've got the 36lb Fast injectors from a head/cam built. I'm looking to build a 408 stroker and most the calculations I look at say that's a little small to support the likely horespower (likely 600ish at crank).

Is it possible to turn up fuel pressure to give it more flow?
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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 09:28 AM
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Yes, but you'd be better off with the right size injectors.
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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 09:55 AM
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Yes what G said. I will message you
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Old Jun 28, 2019 | 11:55 AM
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Looks like 42lb injectors are recommended.
This is an NA build. Does the fuel pump need upgraded?
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Old Jun 28, 2019 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 98ws6blk
Looks like 42lb injectors are recommended.
This is an NA build. Does the fuel pump need upgraded?
For this I would recommend upgrading the pump too. 42 sounds a little small, but that's assuming they're 42 @ 58 PSI. Best way to know for sure is to talk to a tuner that can scan injector duty %. Shoot for about 80-90% at WOT. With bigger cubes, heads and cam, 42 just sounds a little small. Hard to say without a log.
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He would need at least 42lbs injectors @43psi.
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Old Jun 28, 2019 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by AUS Injection
He would need at least 42lbs injectors @43psi.
Yeah that's what I figured. That would mean they would be 60's at 58. Sounds more appropriate for that setup.
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Old Jul 11, 2019 | 11:23 AM
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You should need 40-45 lbs injectors for this purpose
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Old Jul 11, 2019 | 11:40 AM
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Fast 36 injectors are 42 psi with 58 psi at the rails. I'm making 550/502 whp with those injectors, racetronix 255 and hot wire kit (62 psi at the rail). WOT, duty cycle is 87-94%. This is an LS3 427. About to drop some 80 lb injectors in for future upgrades.
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You should always stay out of the 90% + Range. 80% is where you want to be. 42lbs injectors @43psi will get him around the 80% mark, which is why I said "at least" 42lbs injectors @3BAR
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