Re: F.I. on an inline 8?

Posted by HH56 On 2016/5/21 12:47:01

Am curious about adapters and heat on the FI units.

IIRC, there was mention during modern carb replacement discussions for the V8 that the particular Edelbrock carb under discussion was one of the relatively few carb (and assume FI) systems today that would directly bolt to the older hole pattern without use of an adapter. With the complaints of fuel issues due to the hot exhaust manifold in such close proximity on the S8 wonder how much heat would be an issue with FI. Would an adapter made out of phenolic work better than maybe a metal unit and would extensive heat shielding be needed.

On the S8, conversion to 12v would also be a given but since there is relatively little to no electrical isolation and interference or spike protection on the old components and wiring -- even on V8s -- wonder how that would play with the fuel management unit.