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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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So I've got a lot on my plate for this spring.

Lim Gasket Replacement
Powerlog Install

I was also thinking about upgrading the fuel injectors or at least replacing the stock ones. They look a little crummy right now. Any suggestions? Im looking for something a little better than stock but that isnt overkill for my setup.
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Originally Posted by Nobotada84
So I've got a lot on my plate for this spring.

Lim Gasket Replacement
Powerlog Install

I was also thinking about upgrading the fuel injectors or at least replacing the stock ones. They look a little crummy right now. Any suggestions? Im looking for something a little better than stock but that isnt overkill for my setup.
No need to replace them. The stock injectors will work fine down to a 3.0 pulley. They can be cleaned up and you can send them out to have them equalized as a set.
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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Ok. Well what about the fuel rail itself? Would it be good to replace that, or is that usually just an aesthetic choice?
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Until you need bigger injectors the fuek rails will flow fine, they are pretty expensive for just looks, they are for performance
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oh ok I was just making sure. I didn't know if this was a part that wore out over time, and would be beneficial to replace simply for improved functionality.
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Save your money on injectors, I'm running a 3.1" pulley and hitting 98% on stock injectors. Besides, changing injector size will required a retune. You can't just change them and go. The injector tables need to be changed. As for the rails, stock is fine. Unless you really want to dress up the engine, save your money.
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Gotcha. thanks for the insight. Any words of wisdom for the LIM gasket project?
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It'* about a 4 hour job, and rather easy to do. You'll need the LIM gaskets, a supercharger gasket, a throttle body gasket, 2 coolant O rings, and I suggest new coolant elbows. Might want a few extra injector O rings on hand as well.
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Thats everything I had on my parts list so i guess im in good shape. Its gonna be so nice to finally have this car "finished". And by finished i mean everything will be working as it should be and I will then be able to add more power.lol
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