Did I overpay ?
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I hope everything is brand new. You definitely over payed. Lesson learned though, I was looking for a set of stock injectors and fuel rail w/ regulator, and I saw some injectors on ebay for 27 bucks shipped, and after I payed for it I went back to the page and saw like two listings down there was a set of injectors w/ the fuel rail and regulator for 30 bucks, I wanted to kick myself. I had to spend another 20 bucks for the rail. Not as bad but it happens. Return them if you can.
stang&2Birds
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IMHO, poor advice above. 
1) I bought a new car for $20K. Did I over pay?
WHO THE F**** KNOWS!
WHAT CAR - A COBRA, A CIVIC? Geez!
So, I don't know how anyone could say that you overpaid or not for "some stuff from some unknown manufacture" that I you bought new.
2) Never, I repeat, never buy used injectors! IMHO, they are a very foolish cost savings.
3) Depends a LOT on the EXACT MAF and TB you bought.
A C&L is a POS and a joke -period.
A top quality MAF is ~$400+? I haven't checked the PMAS or ProM websites lately.
TB's quality varies a lot. Unless you have a blower, than the FRPP 65 mm is fine.
4) If you have 30# injectors, you better have a blower! Otherwise, you have a poor match up. Injectors that are too big cause idle problems. Even for a car that runs only on qtr mile tracks, idle problems effect the EEC's calculated trim, and allow for carbon build up.
5) If you're running a blower, IMHO, saving money by buying used injectors would be VERY stupid! A blower setup, and the associated heads & intake, is not cheap. A bad/weak injector will grenade the engine!
6) If you have a blower set, and bought a C&L MAF, IMHO, just remember that *I* said that C&L is a POS and should NEVER be used! Even if you have a Tweecer and do your own MAF calibrate, the C&L is stupid design. It will vary with air pressure, temperature, etc. It's one thing if an NA engine runs a little lean. It's another if a blower kicks in and the engine runs lean, even for a short time, and the person is passing someone on the highway.
Good Luck!
1) I bought a new car for $20K. Did I over pay?
WHO THE F**** KNOWS!
WHAT CAR - A COBRA, A CIVIC? Geez!
So, I don't know how anyone could say that you overpaid or not for "some stuff from some unknown manufacture" that I you bought new.
2) Never, I repeat, never buy used injectors! IMHO, they are a very foolish cost savings.
3) Depends a LOT on the EXACT MAF and TB you bought.
A C&L is a POS and a joke -period.
A top quality MAF is ~$400+? I haven't checked the PMAS or ProM websites lately.
TB's quality varies a lot. Unless you have a blower, than the FRPP 65 mm is fine.
4) If you have 30# injectors, you better have a blower! Otherwise, you have a poor match up. Injectors that are too big cause idle problems. Even for a car that runs only on qtr mile tracks, idle problems effect the EEC's calculated trim, and allow for carbon build up.
5) If you're running a blower, IMHO, saving money by buying used injectors would be VERY stupid! A blower setup, and the associated heads & intake, is not cheap. A bad/weak injector will grenade the engine!
6) If you have a blower set, and bought a C&L MAF, IMHO, just remember that *I* said that C&L is a POS and should NEVER be used! Even if you have a Tweecer and do your own MAF calibrate, the C&L is stupid design. It will vary with air pressure, temperature, etc. It's one thing if an NA engine runs a little lean. It's another if a blower kicks in and the engine runs lean, even for a short time, and the person is passing someone on the highway.
Good Luck!
Maryland Stang
Active Member
ffemt1121, were the parts brand new? You didn't say. If they were brand new then you got a good deal. The injectors alone retail at Summit for $240. The TB is around $150 and a C&L meter is $125.
Whether the parts are suitable for your uses is up to you. Some people have good luck with Pro Products and C&L meters and some don't.
Whether the parts are suitable for your uses is up to you. Some people have good luck with Pro Products and C&L meters and some don't.
TenorPlayinGuy
Founding Member
Yeah I would say if it is brand new stuff, then good deal, but if they were used, than you got hosed. I would have sold you 42lb injectors a C&L and ProProd TB for about $300 only because I take care of my stuff. Otherwise, yeah good deal.
If I ever buy a used set of injectors, I'd get them Sonic Cleaned and replace the filters and o-rings.
Good Luck though.
If I ever buy a used set of injectors, I'd get them Sonic Cleaned and replace the filters and o-rings.
Good Luck though.
IMHO, poor advice above.
1) I bought a new car for $20K. Did I over pay?
WHO THE F**** KNOWS!
WHAT CAR - A COBRA, A CIVIC? Geez!
So, I don't know how anyone could say that you overpaid or not for "some stuff from some unknown manufacture" that I you bought new.
2) Never, I repeat, never buy used injectors! IMHO, they are a very foolish cost savings.
3) Depends a LOT on the EXACT MAF and TB you bought.
A C&L is a POS and a joke -period.
A top quality MAF is ~$400+? I haven't checked the PMAS or ProM websites lately.
TB's quality varies a lot. Unless you have a blower, than the FRPP 65 mm is fine.
4) If you have 30# injectors, you better have a blower! Otherwise, you have a poor match up. Injectors that are too big cause idle problems. Even for a car that runs only on qtr mile tracks, idle problems effect the EEC's calculated trim, and allow for carbon build up.
5) If you're running a blower, IMHO, saving money by buying used injectors would be VERY stupid! A blower setup, and the associated heads & intake, is not cheap. A bad/weak injector will grenade the engine!
6) If you have a blower set, and bought a C&L MAF, IMHO, just remember that *I* said that C&L is a POS and should NEVER be used! Even if you have a Tweecer and do your own MAF calibrate, the C&L is stupid design. It will vary with air pressure, temperature, etc. It's one thing if an NA engine runs a little lean. It's another if a blower kicks in and the engine runs lean, even for a short time, and the person is passing someone on the highway.
Good Luck!
lol get over yourself.
TenorPlayinGuy
Founding Member
My C&L Meter works just fine....
But without knowing if they are new or not thats what really makes the difference, still waiting for clarification on the OP!
But without knowing if they are new or not thats what really makes the difference, still waiting for clarification on the OP!
Fairly new
the throttle body and maf is about a minth old and the injectors have since been cleaned. For the one that said I had to have a blower for 30lb injectors, I have a TFS stage 1 cam going in. Ive just cleaned my intake spacer and my holley upper and lower. All the parts are in. Cant wait
the throttle body and maf is about a minth old and the injectors have since been cleaned. For the one that said I had to have a blower for 30lb injectors, I have a TFS stage 1 cam going in. Ive just cleaned my intake spacer and my holley upper and lower. All the parts are in. Cant wait
d.r.moss
New Member
Just bought Pro-M 80mm mass air with filter, 30lb injectors with fuel rail for $165 off ebay. GT40 explorer upper and lower with the TB and elbow, also with fuel rails and 19lb injectors for $120 off ebay. I love ebay : )
Beasty306GT
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