Quote Originally Posted by IC2 View Post
It looks like MSD have raised the bar on EFI retrofits with a new system (11/15/2011 or thereabouts) that they call "Atomic EFI" (Atomic EFI - Atomic makes EFI easier than easy). It appears to be the next thing to plug and play. Kind of a dumb name, but it does look pretty good. You don't even need a return line to contend with, only their high output, in line fuel pump. They also have a brand new forum on it. Pricing is about $2K which might be in line with where I want to go when I get tired of fooling with that carb. I do want some more of someone else's experience on it - too often been the guinea pig for now extinct products
That looks pretty interesting, Dave. Must confess I've been exploring the possibilities of switching my 302-now306 to EFI via the setup from a 97-01 Ford Explorer. Even though they can be found pretty cheap, there are still issues involved with wiring harness, return fuel line, computer, etc. not mention do I really want to raise the hood of my 37 and see a modern EFI setup in there? Initially it sounds much cheaper than a $2k conversion but by the time it's all finished, it might not be. Is there any measurable difference between throttle body injection and direct injection when it comes to performance or fuel economy? Sure, I'm still a ways away from firing it up but I think it only makes sense to consider these possible future changes during the build process to hopefully minimize modifications later.....