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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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doing a 355 build. goal is 400 hp at motor. can i use stock injectors or do i need bigger. and what size will be necessary if i do and where can i get injectors?
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Recommended injector sizing for a 400HP N/A motor =

400 x .07 = 28# injectors.

Just about every site sponsor sells injectors, like LS1speed.com, etc. I personally run the Lucas/Delphi injectors, but Ford SVOs would work fine too. Avoid the Accel injectors though - not too many good reviews from them.
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Old Jan 1, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Recommended injector sizing for a 400HP N/A motor =

400 x .07 = 28# injectors.

Just about every site sponsor sells injectors, like LS1speed.com, etc. I personally run the Lucas/Delphi injectors, but Ford SVOs would work fine too. Avoid the Accel injectors though - not too many good reviews from them.
you seem to know alot lol. im new to efi used to carbs. whats the formula meean?
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Originally Posted by LigHtEmUp01
you seem to know alot lol. im new to efi used to carbs. whats the formula meean?
The .07 formula comes from a friend of mine who has been working with LT1s for 16 years now. It is specific to the LT1 platform, using a .47#/HR/HP BSFC (versus most online calculators using .500) and a max duty cycle of 85% (most calculators use 80%).

Simple, yet very accurate.
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The SVO redtops seem to be the most common option. I went with #39 SVOs, got them off a friend who had them on his LT1. The redtops would be fine for you
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i need places that selll them besides summit
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Most of the site vendors carry them.
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Most of the site vendors carry them.
i still dont know what i need. im not doubting your friends formula im just undereducated and there are too many opinions. the shop building my motor told me to buy the biggest injectors i can for a tune. and my buddy said hethinks the stocks will push enough?
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Find a new shop then. For ONLY 400 crank HP you don't need more than a 28# injector.

Here's a real-world example. Assuming a 20% drivetrain loss, my motor sees about 550 flywheel HP. So using the .07 formula, ideally, I would need at least 38.5# injectors, so I went with 42# injectors. At WOT, I see no more than 82% duty cycle, so the 42# injectors are perfect.
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Originally Posted by RamAir95TA
Find a new shop then. For ONLY 400 crank HP you don't need more than a 28# injector.

Here's a real-world example. Assuming a 20% drivetrain loss, my motor sees about 550 flywheel HP. So using the .07 formula, ideally, I would need at least 38.5# injectors, so I went with 42# injectors. At WOT, I see no more than 82% duty cycle, so the 42# injectors are perfect.
i called pcm for less and he said 30#
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by LigHtEmUp01
i called pcm for less and he said 30#
30# is relatively close to 28#, so 30's will work just fine. Now, if you went for some 42's or something, that would be overkill.
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So then get the #30 redtops like we have been telling you to and call it a day
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Go with the 30# injector then. It is far simpler than what you are making it out to be.
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RamAir95TA
Go with the 30# injector then. It is far simpler than what you are making it out to be.
ok what is duty cycle??
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It's how long the injector is open (in %) versus when it is closed.
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i still dont know what i need. im not doubting your friends formula im just undereducated and there are too many opinions. the shop building my motor told me to buy the biggest injectors i can for a tune. and my buddy said he thinks the stocks will push enough?
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they are also in the classifieds all the time
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