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3.1 fuel injectors in a 2.8?

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Old 05-14-2005 | 11:16 PM
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3.1 fuel injectors in a 2.8?

I was thinkin' (and please understand my understanding of fuel systems is limited)...

I'll run rich if I put injectors for a larger engine into my 2.8, right? Of course.

But what if I've done stuff like upgraded camshaft, rockers, springs, etc.? Are 15# injectors ok then? Are they recommended or not? I don't wanna upgrade stuff in my 2.8, put it back together, and find out I'm runnin' lean.

Thanks.
Old 05-15-2005 | 12:17 AM
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I think you should do ok. You can awalys grab some injectors for a 3.4 i think they at 17 pound ones if i remeber correctly
Old 05-15-2005 | 08:45 AM
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Grab a spare set of 2.8 ones and have them cleaned.
If ya wanna have that rebuild fun, I gotta say get the 3.4.
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Old 05-15-2005 | 10:03 AM
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Originally posted by KED85
Grab a spare set of 2.8 ones and have them cleaned.
This is what I did. Bought a used set, had them cleaned and then swapped with the set in the car. Then sent, the set I just took out, to be cleaned. Both sets had leaking and sticking injectors before cleaning.

Both sets tested at 15 pounds/hour. I don't know where people get the idea the stock injectors for 2.8 are 13#.
Old 05-15-2005 | 12:24 PM
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I was gonna get my injectors cleaned. But then I figured it would be a waste of money if they weren't even the right injectors after I fixed up my car.

Right now my Bird is crashed but still runs ok. I think what it needs most (mechanically) is cleaned injectors and new exhaust (+ headers ).
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