I thought I read somewhere we can use ford injectors in our motors? Do they have the same plug connection or do I have to modify something to make them work?

 

need to modify the plug to make them work...they are not a direct "plug" in.

 

Yeah i think you have to modify them some....i could be wrong(I often am) but i do believe that they bolt right up to the 5.7 ls1's.

 

Two things ya gotta deal with...the connectors and the length of the SVO injectors is longer. Connectors are only $30 at Summit for all 8. You will have to cut the old connectors off and splice/solder the new ones on. Not a big deal, but still a chore. The other dealio is that you will need to make some spacers for the fuel rail to raise it above the intake manifold (about 1/4" IIRC) in order for the longer SVOs to fit. You will also need to bend the crossover tube a wee bit to get the angle right on all the injectors. It takes about 2-3 hours to do, but is by no means difficult. HTH.

 

CoonToot--You got the part number for the connecters?

 

 

arent the 8.1L injectors rated at 42lbs?

 

Yes, but not here at work. I'll post up tonight when I get home.

 

The Fords (which I bought to put in my 6L) are rated at 42#'s on a Ford fuel rail at 43.5psi. On a Chevy fuel rail they flow about 49#'s. I got adapters coming that clip into my injector clip and convert to the Ford injector clip but I paid $80 for them. You don't have to solder. Looks like this:

 

I think you are correct, but keep in mind the SVO 42lbers are rated at the Ford standard fuel pressure, which is lower than the GM standard . Therefore, the 42lb SVOs actually flow at 48lbs or somewhere around there.