Vintage Style EFI For 496" BBC With Hydraulic Roller Cam
I'm interested in making my BBC look as retro and 50's-60's as possible. It's in my chopped and "Z-ed" '40 Chevy Sedan which I'm also trying to make as retro looking as I can. Having said all that, I'm considering a Hilborn or Inglese traditional styled EFI. I know they're pricey...I don't care. I just want "the look" of 50's-early 60's style fuel injection.
I've also considered dual quads, but in each instance I've researched, I've either found dual quads to be lacking in low end torque (street tunnel ram) or actually a step down in power from a single 4 bbl carb (see Super Chevy Magazine's comparison of Edelbrock's Air Gap single and dual 4 bbl applications...the 4 bbl made more power). I've tried to find info on the new Barry Grant Twin Pro dual quad setup but he doesn't even have info about it on his own website. And there doesn't seem to be anything about it on the internet except a basic description of it. So, I don't know if it's any better than the other traditional dual quad setups. IMHO, dual quads is the only multiple carb setup that looks like it belongs on a BBC. To me, tri-power and other multiple carb setups just don't.
I've considered a supercharger but I'd have to rebuild the bottom end for a super charger application. I don't want to spend that much money right now, having just rebuilt the engine a couple years ago.
So that brings me back to vintage looking EFI. According to the Hilborn and Inglese websites I'll be spending anywhere from about $4000-$7000. The Inglese system costs the least but I'm not sure if they have a BBC system yet. That may leave the Hilborn or perhaps the very similar Kinsler system as the only choices. And at about $7000, they're the most expensive.
Has anyone else out there gone through the same dilemma as me regarding vintage style EFI and a BBC? I will spend the money for it but I'd just like to know if there are any other, perhaps less expensive, options? Thank you for your comments.
Tom