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Old 04-19-2016, 01:36 PM   #1
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fuel upgrades for cam swap?

wondering if anyone let me know if I'd need to change injectors or fuel pump with a cam swap. initially going to be using the EP381 pump and stock injectors but if I need to swap some things out I wouldn't buy them to begin with. still deciding between a 5.3, LS1, or 6.0 motor. thanks
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Old 04-19-2016, 03:53 PM   #2
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Re: fuel upgrades for cam swap?

Depends on the engine choice and cam choice. The 381 pump is usually fine for most basic setups. Stock injectors are a bit limited, but a 5.3 with a medium cam will survive alright with them. A 6.0 with a huge bumpstick will usually want a bit more fuel than the stocks want to supply, or you'll end up with a large enough duty cycle % that the injectors will not like long-term.
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Old 04-20-2016, 12:39 PM   #3
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Re: fuel upgrades for cam swap?

I would datalog the injector duty cycle before changing them out, but would this pump work in an 87' sending unit? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gr...t/model/camaro
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Old 04-20-2016, 02:16 PM   #4
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Re: fuel upgrades for cam swap?

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Depends on the engine choice and cam choice. The 381 pump is usually fine for most basic setups. Stock injectors are a bit limited, but a 5.3 with a medium cam will survive alright with them. A 6.0 with a huge bumpstick will usually want a bit more fuel than the stocks want to supply, or you'll end up with a large enough duty cycle % that the injectors will not like long-term.
Agree with Brew. If you get a flex fuel engine, it will come with some higher flow injectors and you should be alright (42# vs #36).
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