Another "Is Fuel Injection a Worthwhile Upgrade?" Question
I built a megasquirt MS3X system with LS coils for my car in 2015. I let it run the ignition only for 2015 then moved the fuel side over in 2016. I haven't even thought about a carb since then. I love it, it drives better, it idles better, it cold starts and idles on its own etc.
What I really love is the tuning side of it. I constantly make tweaks and try changes I never bothered with before EFI, because its just a keystroke or two to make the changes. I can hammer in more passes at a test and tune because I don't have to get any tools out. If the track is super busy I can just go back into the lanes after a pass, download a log while the engine cools and review or make changes without even taking my belts off.
I don't know how many miles I have on the system but it has done 3 drag weeks and lots of local driving. It is not something I worry about.
With the megasquirt stuff you have to work a little harder but you save a ton of money. My ECU package is comparible to the Holley Dominator system from a feature standpoint but I have less than $1000 into the ECU and wiring harness. Is it more work, yes! Did I save thousands, yes!
I built a megasquirt MS3X system with LS coils for my car in 2015. I let it run the ignition only for 2015 then moved the fuel side over in 2016. I haven't even thought about a carb since then. I love it, it drives better, it idles better, it cold starts and idles on its own etc.
What I really love is the tuning side of it. I constantly make tweaks and try changes I never bothered with before EFI, because its just a keystroke or two to make the changes. I can hammer in more passes at a test and tune because I don't have to get any tools out. If the track is super busy I can just go back into the lanes after a pass, download a log while the engine cools and review or make changes without even taking my belts off.
I don't know how many miles I have on the system but it has done 3 drag weeks and lots of local driving. It is not something I worry about.
With the megasquirt stuff you have to work a little harder but you save a ton of money. My ECU package is comparible to the Holley Dominator system from a feature standpoint but I have less than $1000 into the ECU and wiring harness. Is it more work, yes! Did I save thousands, yes!