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Old 03-01-2009, 05:38 AM
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I am thinking of upgrading my fuel injectors to try and get more power out of this motor. is this a good idea or just a waste of time. anyone tried it already, can you feel the difference.
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without a computer to control them a waste of time.
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Well im getting the greddy e management, so would that help.
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i hope its the ultimate.
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waste of time. The OEM injectors have enough juice to power any sort of bolt-on you can put on this car. Unless your going F/I dont bother, its unnecessary. The ECU will help but the power gains will be minimum, dont waste your time. An intake will give you more power than injectors.

BTW, before i went turbo i installed 1ZZ-FE injectors in my car and it was causing the engine to run rich.
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even a exhaust will boost your power header and a muffler
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