Eventually, my cars will both get identical "4-bbl appearing" Fuel Injection installed. I want the cars to remain "stock appearing" (with air cleaners installed). I’ve been waiting for someone to make a 2-bbl appearing FI unit that which is bolt on and go – but hadn’t spent much time on the project recently (nor the $ to purchase a pair now).I'm interested in that new aftermarket FI for my 81! Any more info on it BudW?
Holley has a Jeep BBD replacement system Sniper EFI BBD for Jeep CJ - Holley Performance Products but there is this weird attachment (red circle - pressure regulator?) in front that appears it might interfere with a 318 (possibly). Also, the throttle linkage is wrong (blue circle).
Sense you already have a 4-bbl intake, then the above paragraph won’t apply to you. Any one of the popular 4-bbl systems should work nicely for you. This article is 5 years old but still applies Car Craft's Giant EFI Test - Car Craft Magazine . The four systems tested are: MSD Atomic, Edelbrock E-Street, Fast-EFI and Holley Terminator.
I went to Summit racing DODGE 5.9L/360 Mopar small block LA Fuel Injection and systems they had for sale were (low-end systems suitable for a stock to mild 318, priced low to high):
Summit . SUM-240505 . $750 (all prices are listed in US dollars)
FiTech Go EFI 600 . 30002 . $784
FAST EZ-EFI . 30226-06kit . $920
MSD Atomic EFI . 2910 . $1,000
Holley Sniper . 500-516 . $1,000
Edelbrock no longer makes the E-Street. The system they do sell is port fuel injection which starts at $1,500 and is a bigger job than you need (I think), especially for a stock or mild 318.
A couple of years ago, I looked at the different options and was undecided between FiTech and FAST. The Summit system (first time I have seen it) has the best price. I’m sure the Summit system is made by one of the other manufacturers and rebadged – but can’t say for sure.
Even though their systems might be top notch (maybe), I’m not a fan of MSD ignition nor Holley carburetors so most likely will not chose either system. That shouldn’t affect your decision, though. If you already have MSD ignition (which it doesn’t appear you do), the MSD FI set might be good.
If a person was to create a poll, I would guess the Holley Sniper is the setup most here are currently using.
To change subject a bit, when I was looking at FI setups, I decided to go with this style fuel pump with modified new fuel tanks. Not a fan of welding used fuel tanks plus the fact there is no telling how much rust (or other crud) is inside of a 40-year old tank. New fuel tanks (mid-year 79 to ’89) are the same.
In my case, my (early) ’77 wagon tank (hump style) will need modification for the ’79-89 version tank to fit.
Note: there might be other FI fuel pumps on the market that popped up in last couple of years.
Note: all the 4-bbl appearing FI setups will need Chrysler Linkage adaptors to work correctly (which might already be installed on your current 4-bbl). Getting a FI (or Carburetor) to fit a Cheby is easy. Everyone else must buy (or make) additional parts.
Note: I don’t want to spend the time, money or effort to change my 318’s to 4-bbl’s when both are getting big blocks installed later.
Was this what you were asking about?
BudW