How much does an EFI conversion cost?

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Installing it at a professional garage will cost about $50-$100. Just by installing it yourself, you have saved yourself about $200.

Can you convert a carbureted engine to fuel injected?

In a fuel injection conversion, the carburetor is replaced by a fuel injection system. It is possible to convert your fuel injection into a fuel injection conversion kit that makes the process very easy.

When did Mercury EFI come out?

Mercury delivered the first recreational electronic fuel injection in 1987 in its V-6 220 XRi. EFI also ushered in the first electronic-control modules — essentially a computer brain — to outboards. In 1996, Mercury continued its two-stroke evolution with the direct-injection OptiMax.

Does fuel injection increase horsepower?

The technical answer is yes; fuel injectors can add 10 extra horsepower at peak. However, for some car owners, that minimal difference does not offset the increased cost and complexity of switching to fuel injectors or upgrading the existing stock fuel injectors.

What does EFI mean on Mercury outboard?

Electronic fuel injection (EFI) With EFI engines, the fuel mixture is injected into each cylinder’s incoming air before it reaches the intake valve, explains Online Outboards.

Is fuel injection more reliable than carburetor?

In general, a good fuel injection system is more accurate than a carburetor. This system delivers exactly the amount of fuel needed, no matter the conditions, meaning better reliability and fuel economy. A carburetor cannot adjust for the fuel intake ratio, so is less accurate.

What is the difference between EFI and direct injected?

As with any Direct Injected engine, it is much more efficient than a normal EFI engine. Regular EFI injects the fuel and oil mixture in front of the reeds and essentially just replaces a carburetor.

How often do you treat your EFI motor?

It’s an efi motor and always treat the fuel and run mercury quickkleen multiple times a season. More sharing options… I’m familiar with good techs at the north end of the lake but not the south end maybe some of the Watkins Glen area folks could help out with that info.

What is the difference between EFI and DFI?

Regular EFI injects the fuel and oil mixture in front of the reeds and essentially just replaces a carburetor. Like a throttle body injection unit on a car. DFI, is a different animal. Fuel and air are mixed and sprayed at high pressure DIRECTLY into the combustion chamber.

What’s the difference between EFI and Optimax?

I’m not a Merc. expert, but ther’s more to Optimax than salt water protection. As with any Direct Injected engine, it is much more efficient than a normal EFI engine. Regular EFI injects the fuel and oil mixture in front of the reeds and essentially just replaces a carburetor.