Efi
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From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
It's a lot of work, not sure how much you would pick up in mpg. My thought is if you needed to replace the engine it could be worthwhile, just doing it for the heck of it, while a good project.....hmmmmm.
John
John
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Originally Posted by Scifi266
running an a 300 inline in a 66 f250. i get 18mpg at the best and my freind is hounding me to get efi. Other then the manifolds and computer, how would i do it. would it be worth doing?
These old trucks are shaped like a brick. I wish my 2006 FI OHC pickup got that, and I drive like Uncle Fudd. My 65 gets better than 18 MPG on the highway, but it's set up with a high screw and overdrive.
This swap will cost a bundle of $$$$, and be a PITA. And after spending all this hard earned green, you're still pushing that flat front end and near vertical windshield down the highway. Is it worth all the time and $$$$ for a 1-2 MPG gain?
Last edited by NumberDummy; Jun 2, 2007 at 05:05 PM.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Originally Posted by Scifi266
ND, i was thinking about it as a summer project until i start college
Post Fiend
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From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan
Well it is a good idea to poke at but if the 300 is getting 18 i wouldnt complain much either especailly in a F250 if its well in tune and runs good i dont know if it would be worth it you might not get much better mpg maybe a few maybe none at all
