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Old 02-14-2003, 08:05 AM
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What is the best place (cheapest) to get 30 or 36 lb injectors
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Old 02-14-2003, 09:21 AM
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Racetronix at http://www.racetronix.com/ seems to have some good prices. They list 37lb injectors on their site for $38/injector.

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Summit Racing has a set of SVO 30 lb. injectors for $219.95.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=7202
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Re: Fuel Injectors

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What is the best place (cheapest) to get 30 or 36 lb injectors
You can get them cheap on eBay and some of the Mustang boards. I am assuming you don't mind used injectors
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Old 02-15-2003, 01:36 PM
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You can get them cheap on eBay and some of the Mustang boards. I am assuming you don't mind used injectors
Buying used injectors is a gamble unless you have someone flow-test them for you before putting them to use. You don't know how long they have been run and what condition they are in. Even a fairly new injector left sitting can seize up if not oiled and stored in a dry location.
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Re: Re: Re: Fuel Injectors

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Buying used injectors is a gamble unless you have someone flow-test them for you before putting them to use. You don't know how long they have been run and what condition they are in. Even a fairly new injector left sitting can seize up if not oiled and stored in a dry location.
Do you clean/flow test injectors?
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Old 02-15-2003, 02:12 PM
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Do you clean/flow test injectors?
Yes we do clean and test injectors here.
Cleaning an injector can not fix a weak spring, rusted internal components, damaged coils etc. Factor in an injector's cost plus cleaning and testing it and most of the time it does not pay to buy used when it comes to the smaller less expensive types.
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Re: Used Fuel Injectors

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Yes we do clean and test injectors here.
Cleaning an injector can not fix a weak spring, rusted internal components, damaged coils etc. Factor in an injector's cost plus cleaning and testing it and most of the time it does not pay to buy used when it comes to the smaller less expensive types.
Your quick .
What does cleaning/testing cost, what would you say is the rejection rate of stock injectors with around 100k miles and around how much more life do you think they might have left in them?
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Sorry 4th-gen-formula, not meaning to take over your post .
To anser your question racetronix seems reasonably priced when I looked into larger injectors recently. Also seem to have great customer service from what I've seen on this board.
You might also check combination motorsports or tbyrne motorsports, both are very good to deal with.
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Re: Re: Used Fuel Injectors

Originally posted by 96ltz
Your quick .
What does cleaning/testing cost, what would you say is the rejection rate of stock injectors with around 100k miles and around how much more life do you think they might have left in them?
To flow-test and ultrasonically clean one injector is approximately $10.00. This does not include o-rings, filter screens or pintle caps which can add another $5.00.
When it comes to the health of your motor I don't see how playing the odds with your injectors is worth the small financial gain. We have seen injectors with one season on them that have been rotted out while injectors with 100K+ miles have tested OK. It is a function of their operational environment that determines their health.
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If you are looking for a smaller injector Racetronix will be having a sale on pulled Delphi/Bosch 28lb/hr injectors. These injectors will be cleaned, flow tested and sold with a limited warranty. These injectors are currently used on LS1 motors. They exhibit an excellent spray pattern for smooth drivability and idle as well high pressure capability. These are the next generation types which are superior to the older SVO/Bosch style pintle injectors. Being an OEM GM injector standard style connectors are used and they are a direct fit. The price for a set of eight will be less than that of the Bosch SVO injectors.

This sale will start in 2-3 weeks.
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Originally posted by nateh
Summit Racing has a set of SVO 30 lb. injectors for $219.95.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=7202
Those injectors say they are for a Ford Mustang, will they work on my Camaro, and how do I know that they are flow tested. I got screwed on some Bosch 30# SVO injectors which I thought were flow tested until I found out that they were "Old Type" injectors. Now I'm out $225 and have to get new ones. A word to the wise, do some research before you dive in. I had to learn the hard way.
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The SVO's will work. They are what many people are using to upgrade their injectors. I have a neighbor who is using them with no problems.
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Originally posted by nateh
The SVO's will work. They are what many people are using to upgrade their injectors. I have a neighbor who is using them with no problems.
Many people do use SVO injectors.
SVO injectors do not come flow matched from the factory.
This is a service that is provided by specialty suppliers.
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