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Do I need bigger injectors?

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Old 10-19-2004, 03:58 PM
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Hows everyone doing? I have a question. I will be installing a new intake tube and manifold, cam, chip and full exhaust on my 5.0. I have heard mized response that the stock injectors are good for up to 300hp yet others say it would be better to go with 24# Thoughts?
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Old 10-19-2004, 04:01 PM
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you'd be borderline, I wouldnt change em though unless you have heads or more
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Old 10-19-2004, 04:50 PM
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dont do it unless your useing a fat cam with some big heads
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Old 10-19-2004, 04:50 PM
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if you plan on doing more mods, i say go ahead and get 'em, yet, youll need a new maf to go w/ 'em. so, its up 2 u.
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Old 10-19-2004, 05:02 PM
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You dont need anyhting bigger then 19
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Old 10-19-2004, 10:28 PM
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yah i wood go for that extra fuel just in case.. u never no but its a good thing to have some back up fuel if u need it for tuning and what not
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Old 10-20-2004, 07:14 AM
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Just get an adjustable regulator to kick up the pressure a little bit and your good to go.

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Old 10-20-2004, 11:22 AM
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So kisco you still alive?
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Old 10-20-2004, 11:26 AM
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haha. i can see where youre coming from though......he posts, then, disappears......
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Old 10-20-2004, 06:40 PM
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krisco kid has slid his *** outta here
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