Injectors - Advice - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Dafink · 06-16-2016

OK, I'm going to undertake replacing the injectors. Does anyone have any words of wisdom before I start?

I am thinking of using these injectors -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Corvet...VRVliB&vxp=mtr

or -

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/acc-150821

Anyone have any experience? Also any resources or tips are appreciated.

A26B · 06-16-2016

First, how can an injector be reconditioned? Maybe cleaned & tested constitutes "reconditioned".
FIC, a supporting vendor of the ZR-1 Net, "used" to offer "reconditioned" injectors, but no more. Reconditioned injectors are a hit & miss proposition. I recommend you avoid the eBay reconditioned injectors.
I do recommend FIC new, stainless steel injectors for the value and certainly for their customer service.

The Accel injectors also have a good track record, as does FIC. The last I knew, the Accel injectors required trimming the connector lock tab to install. Someone here with first-hand knowledge can verify that for you

Arctic91 · 06-16-2016

I have installed Accel injectors (part number ACC-150821) in each of my cars, and have had no issues. I installed them in my 1991 about 9 yrs ago and installed them in my 1990 just last month.

A26B is right... a small alignment tab on the housings of primary injectors will need to be removed with a grinder. Very easy and it just takes a couple of mins to do all eight. I bought mine from Summit, and they seem to always have good prices.

Here's an article from Mark Haibeck's site, which should give you some additional details: http://zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/a...eplacement.pdf

Scott

XfireZ51 · 06-16-2016

Accels continue to work flawlessly after 8 years.

5ABI VT · 06-16-2016

I cant recall if it was RC that had them on special last year when I needed o rings. Im kicking myself for not getting them then but Im wanting to replace mine soon too.

ZRXMAX · 06-16-2016

I am coming up on 10 years with Accels and roughly 70K miles of service. The price was $526 from Summit for 16 when I bought mine if memory serves me right

Dafink · 06-17-2016

Did you need to cut/modify the Accels?

XfireZ51 · 06-17-2016

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Originally Posted by Dafink

Did you need to cut/modify the Accels?

There's just an extra tab on the injector that is not necessary for installation. You can grind it or cut it off to install the harness connector. No issues otherwise.

Kevin · 06-17-2016

fuelinjectorconnection.com discount and lifetime warranty for registry members

RussMcB · 06-17-2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin

fuelinjectorconnection.com discount and lifetime warranty for registry members

These are the ones I went with last year. I'm happy with how my car is running.

06-16-2016	#1
Dafink Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 44	Injectors - Advice OK, I'm going to undertake replacing the injectors. Does anyone have any words of wisdom before I start? I am thinking of using these injectors - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Corvet...VRVliB&vxp=mtr or - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/acc-150821 Anyone have any experience? Also any resources or tips are appreciated.

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A26B Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arcadia,OK Posts: 3,372	Re: Injectors - Advice First, how can an injector be reconditioned? Maybe cleaned & tested constitutes "reconditioned". FIC, a supporting vendor of the ZR-1 Net, "used" to offer "reconditioned" injectors, but no more. Reconditioned injectors are a hit & miss proposition. I recommend you avoid the eBay reconditioned injectors. I do recommend FIC new, stainless steel injectors for the value and certainly for their customer service. The Accel injectors also have a good track record, as does FIC. The last I knew, the Accel injectors required trimming the connector lock tab to install. Someone here with first-hand knowledge can verify that for you __________________ Jerry Downey JERRYS LT5 GASKETS & PARTS http://www.jerrysgaskets.com 1994 *ZR-1, Black/Black, Lingenfelter Aerobody, 416cu in, 3.91 gears, coil-over susp, Brembo brakes, etc. 2016 Black-Red, 3LT-Z51 Auto 8-speed. Last edited by A26B; 06-16-2016 at 07:23 PM.*

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Arctic91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sykesville, MD Posts: 377	Re: Injectors - Advice I have installed Accel injectors (part number ACC-150821) in each of my cars, and have had no issues. I installed them in my 1991 about 9 yrs ago and installed them in my 1990 just last month. A26B is right... a small alignment tab on the housings of primary injectors will need to be removed with a grinder. Very easy and it just takes a couple of mins to do all eight. I bought mine from Summit, and they seem to always have good prices. Here's an article from Mark Haibeck's site, which should give you some additional details: http://zr1specialist.com/HAT%20Web/a...eplacement.pdf Scott __________________ WAZOO Member '95 Callaway SNAT 450 Aerobody Coupe - Black/Black '92 Callaway SNAT 400 Convertible - Polo Green/Beige '91 ZR-1 #1231 - Arctic White/Saddle (SOLD) '90 ZR-1 #2547 - Turquoise Metallic/Black '89 Callaway Twin Turbo Aerobody Coupe #027 - Black/Black '85 Corvette 454 Coupe - White/Red

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XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,662	Re: Injectors - Advice Accels continue to work flawlessly after 8 years. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Former Membership Chairman Former ZR-1 Registry - BOD 1972 Corvette 4speed base Coupe SOLD long time ago 1984 Corvette Z-51/4+3 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Aqua/Gray #474 SOLD 1992 Corvette ZR-1 Black Rose/Cognac #458 2014 Honda VFR Interceptor DX

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5ABI VT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 782	Re: Injectors - Advice I cant recall if it was RC that had them on special last year when I needed o rings. Im kicking myself for not getting them then but Im wanting to replace mine soon too.

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ZRXMAX Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 241	Re: Injectors - Advice I am coming up on 10 years with Accels and roughly 70K miles of service. The price was $526 from Summit for 16 when I bought mine if memory serves me right __________________ 91 ZR-1 #661 Watsons, 3" exhaust, Borlas... Hurst, 4.11s, Samco, RD radiator, gel coated motor... turquise / black

06-17-2016	#7
Dafink Join Date: May 2016 Location: Bergen County, NJ Posts: 44	Re: Injectors - Advice Did you need to cut/modify the Accels?

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,633	Re: Injectors - Advice fuelinjectorconnection.com discount and lifetime warranty for registry members __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"