For myself, I have the 400 HP FI Tech Throttle Body setup. Things to deal with include, fuel delivery. I went initially with the booster pump and am now eliminating it in favor of a Holley Retrofit in tank. The first gen booster did not have internal baffles and could starve the motor during stop and go commuter driving, unexpected STOP RIGHT NOW!! braking situations, or when negotiating hard rolling turns like at intersections.
The FI tech does have an idle stop that does need to be set; this is a point that the install instructions did not mention at the time. Yes it will self learn. Inputting the basic settings works about like the install instructions spec. Tweaking them is more complicated and demands serious knowledge or a good tutorial on how the programmer works. You tube is your friend. Tip In was another area that I had to really work with to get it right. Again, not a basic install sheet item. And you will run into DFco settings and how to tweak them.
Wiring the FI tech unit is straight forward but does require invading the engine wiring harness. The connections have to be solid. Again, for myself, I went with the Deutsch connector system for creating, connecting, and integrating the various circuits. They are small and fit into tight areas while being weatherproof and abuse resistant. They are not easy to build but do the job. You could also go Metri-pak but again, it is a dedicated system that you have to assemble using the system components. Neither is a solder and electrical tape exercise and I DO NOT recommend making any of the needed connections using that method.
Other items to consider, accelerator linkage, installing and setting the T-V linkage from the transmission. Building the fuel lines; your stock ones won't handle the line pressure; they are meant for a carburetor and FI delivers at a far higher pressure/rate. Fuel filter and regulator to go with the pump. Misc fiddly things that I have forgotten but which you will likely have to deal with no matter whose system you choose.
Not going into the subject of distributor and spark handling here. That is a book and video tutorial all its own.
Would I get another FI Tech? Not right now, but never say never.
Nick
The FI tech does have an idle stop that does need to be set; this is a point that the install instructions did not mention at the time. Yes it will self learn. Inputting the basic settings works about like the install instructions spec. Tweaking them is more complicated and demands serious knowledge or a good tutorial on how the programmer works. You tube is your friend. Tip In was another area that I had to really work with to get it right. Again, not a basic install sheet item. And you will run into DFco settings and how to tweak them.
Wiring the FI tech unit is straight forward but does require invading the engine wiring harness. The connections have to be solid. Again, for myself, I went with the Deutsch connector system for creating, connecting, and integrating the various circuits. They are small and fit into tight areas while being weatherproof and abuse resistant. They are not easy to build but do the job. You could also go Metri-pak but again, it is a dedicated system that you have to assemble using the system components. Neither is a solder and electrical tape exercise and I DO NOT recommend making any of the needed connections using that method.
Other items to consider, accelerator linkage, installing and setting the T-V linkage from the transmission. Building the fuel lines; your stock ones won't handle the line pressure; they are meant for a carburetor and FI delivers at a far higher pressure/rate. Fuel filter and regulator to go with the pump. Misc fiddly things that I have forgotten but which you will likely have to deal with no matter whose system you choose.
Not going into the subject of distributor and spark handling here. That is a book and video tutorial all its own.
Would I get another FI Tech? Not right now, but never say never.
Nick
