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FAST EZ-EFI System Install - EZ-EFIA self-tuning EFI system for the street From the February, 2011 issue of Chevy High Performance By Sean Haggai Photography by Henry De Los Santos, Sean Haggai
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It wasn’t long ago that aftermarket fuel injection kits and systems were left to the engine builds with endless budgets or for owners with deep pockets. At best, even if the fuel injection were obtainable in the budget, tuning it would require a degree in physics and a hefty knowledge of algorithms; it involved running countless amounts of wiring, examining tables and curves, and practically designing your own fuel maps too. Let’s face it, they were a mess to install and flat-out expensive. Fortunately for us, that’s changed and these days, installing a complete system isn’t any harder than opening up the box, connecting some plugs, and turning the key to fire the engine. Yes, it really is that simple. The old-school ideology of a carbureted system has been the norm for years and it’s always worked for us. Run some fuel lines, attach the linkage, and adjust the idle/air mixtures. Basically, a set it and forget it deal. Well, that same train of thought is still possible with FAST’s latest fuel injection system. [Fast Throttle Body] 1 - Injector... [Fast Throttle Body] 1 - Injector #1 2 - Injector #2 3 - Injector #3 4 - Injector #4 5 - Throttle Position Sensor 6 - Air Temp Sensor 7 - MAP Sensor 8 - Idle Motor To get some firsthand experience with the system and its functions, we ordered one and tried it out on our latest 383ci build. The good news is, FAST’s EZ-EFI is capable of supporting up to 550 hp and includes their FAST ECU, a wideband oxygen sensor, the wiring harness, four fuel injectors, and a 4150-style throttle body, a fuel pump kit is optional. Simply hook up the four main wires, including any optional wiring for the fuel system, answer the basic setup questions on the supplied handheld display, and the system tunes itself as you drive. The beauty of this system is in its ability to seamlessly adapt and learn as a late-model car does. This means a foolproof system that will adhere to any driving situation while also reducing fuel consumption. Not only will this make everyday driving blissfully entertaining but reliable as well. Make no mistake; this is the most straightforward fuel injection system we’ve ever tested. It was unbelievably easy to install and if you’re looking to convert your street mill to take advantage of modern-day fuel injection, you’ll be happy to know that FAST’s EZ-EFI is a complete plug-and-play system at its best. | BY THE NUMBERS | | Engine Size | 383 ci | | Compression | 9.6:1 | | Fuel | 91 | | Timing | 34 degrees | | Air/Fuel Ratio | 12.6 (avg.) | | RPM | TQ | HP | | 3,000 | 399 | 228 | | 3,100 | 401 | 236 | | 3,200 | 409 | 249 | | 3,300 | 419 | 263 | | 3,400 | 427 | 278 | | 3,500 | 435 | 290 | | 3,600 | 443 | 304 | | 3,700 | 449 | 316 | | 3,800 | 454 | 329 | | 3,900 | 460 | 341 | | 4,000 | 464 | 354 | | 4,100 | 467 | 364 | | 4,200 | 467 | 374 | | 4,300 | 468 | 383 | | 4,400 | 469 | 393 | | 4,500 | 469 | 402 | | 4,600 | 469 | 411 | | 4,700 | 470 | 421 | | 4,800 | 470 | 430 | | 4,900 | 469 | 437 | | 5,000 | 466 | 444 | | 5,100 | 463 | 450 | | 5,200 | 459 | 454 | | 5,300 | 451 | 456 | | 5,400 | 443 | 455 | | 5,500 | 435 | 455 | | 5,600 | 428 | 456 | | 5,700 | 423 | 460 | | 5,800 | 420 | 464 | | 5,900 | 420 | 470 | | 6,000 | 415 | 475 | | 6,100 | 406 | 472 | | 6,200 | 392 | 463 | | AVG. | 442 | 387 | | PEAK | 470 | 475 | | THE GRAB BAG |
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EZ-EFI Master Kit |
30227-KIT |
$2,136 |  If this 383ci small-block...  If this 383ci small-block looks familiar, it’s because it was part of our three-part buildup. We took the core block, machined it for additional bore and stroke, and then stuffed it with a forged rotating assembly from Eagle Specialty Products. Up top we threw on a set of aluminum Edelbrock E-210 cylinder heads and completed the rest with a Moroso pan and an MSD distributor and wire set.  The FAST kit includes a 4150-style...  The FAST kit includes a 4150-style throttle body that includes four fuel injectors, idle motor, air temp senor, throttle position sensor, and MAP sensor. It also includes the fuel logs with a crossover. In addition, it all operates just like a traditional carburetor so your old linkage should be a direct fit.  [The Harness] The entire wiring...  [The Harness] The entire wiring harness is ready to go, right down to the eight individually prelabeled destination tags that made finding its location a snap. For the main battery wires, labeled “BATTERY POS” and “BATTERY NEG”, they must be connected directly to the battery terminals and the wires may be extended with 12-gauge (or larger) wire. Also, the wiring harness must be kept away from ignition components to avoid “electrical noise”, which may disrupt the EZ-EFI’s ability to operate.
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