Need expertise on EFI conversion for a 406SBC

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Originally Posted by AMSOILGUY

Great topic and totally what I am thinking about doing. I can see the cost of the Holley set up.
1. Can anybody give an idea what a tank and pump set up will cost?

2. Andrew how much is your tuning service? I am talking a NA tune his for the 406 and mine is a 502.

For my car (2nd Gen F-body) I went with the Rick's Restomod tank (~$400) and the GM ACDELCO pump (~$125) that Carl at VaporWorx recommend. With Carl's regulator/adapter and fuel components it was plug-n-play!

I took my install a step further and went with the dual sync distributor... while not needed I won't need it in the future if I decide to go multi-port EFI.

I also upgraded from my old MSD 6AL to the MSD 6EFI ignition box and coil... also not necessary if you already have a good working ignition system.

The Terminator EFI now controls fuel, timing and even my two electric fans!

It's literally the best thing I've done to the car in 37 years of ownership!

That and having Andrew do all the remote tuning!! I simply can't sing his praises enough! Not just for the service provided but also for having the patience to teach me about EFI and fuel tables and putting up with my obsession that is my Firebird...

Step 1) Call Carl at VaporWorx
Step 2) Call Andrew
Step 3) Enjoy driving your car!

[andrewb70]

Originally Posted by camcojb

From what I've heard directly from tuners, the Holley EFI self tuning is very good. One of them said "it's good enough to put tuners out of business". Of course the install and setup needs to be correct.

That's not entirely true. If it was, I wouldn't be in a business that is growing every month.

The Holley systems have a learn function, which is nothing more than a long term fuel trim table. There are still dozens of other parameters to sort through in order to have a great tune.

Andrew

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by andrewb70

That's not entirely true. If it was, I wouldn't be in a business that is growing every month.

The Holley systems have a learn function, which is nothing more than a long term fuel trim table. There are still dozens of other parameters to sort through in order to have a great tune.

Andrew

I understand, just that this tuner (who is well-known and respected) was impressed by their system. I don't think he literally meant it would eliminate his business, there are many factors in tuning as you know.