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Re: [GMCnet] Injection versus Carbs [message #73380 is a reply to message #73254] Tue, 09 February 2010 18:35 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Bob de Kruyff   United States
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Richard, I won't bother getting into the carb vs FI debate since I can rationalize either one. However, there are many types of FI if you decide to go that way (at least 3 of them exist on GMC's out there). In my experience TBI will get you about 80% of whatever FI can give you--esp for driveability, altitude adjustment, fuel economy and start-ability. The next step would be port injection which has more parts and just a little more of everything I just mentioned. Then you can go to sequential port which primarily will help on emmissions. The final step would be direct injection which isn't remotely practical as a retrofit but provides a quantuum jump in almost all areas with a big emphasis on more pure power output. Stick with port if you go to EFI.

Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
 
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