FI Build Idea

[blackbirdws6]

as titled this is an IDEA thread, so far i only have picked up a few parts but most is still in the planing stages, and as for all those small detail items like you are asking about, well thats kinda why i made this thread so i can get answers to these questions. i have no shame in saying that i am new to FI, and i know a hole lot more hast to go in to a FI build then a N/A build. and was hoping to get usefull info here from all the people that are running FI, not just a thread bickering how the D1 is great and the P1 sucks.

I understand the purpose of the thread and only offered my brief recommendation on the head unit. The other questions are important as this needs to play into your overall budget. You can easily spend $1000 on the ancillary BS things that you will certainly need. With that said, here are my ideas/recommendations to add to your thread.

- Be sure to go with a SDCE pulley setup or at least get a 12-rib race kit from Procharger. I am running the 12-rib with no issues but others have not been so lucky. Pulley alignment is crucial to the belt surviving and working properly (ex/ thrown belts and/or belt slipping).

- I would recommend an upgraded damper (mine is from ATI) with the big block crank hub for the LT1. You will need to get your timing cover machined with a new seal in order to accommodate the thicker hub. The purpose is to reduce the stress on the crank snout since you will have a spacer and pulley attached to the front of the damper. If you go away from the stock damper, then the included procharger spacer will need to be machined so the holes line up accordingly. You may also need to have material removed from the spacer as well to make sure the blower and crank pulley align perfectly. Procharger does not make a spacer for use with the ATI damper.....no idea why but they probably just don't want to put in any time to make one. Pretty annoying because they offer one for LS cars.

- I am using a F1A blower and had to grind the corner of the block to clearance the blower. I'm not sure how the clearance is with a P1 to tell you if this will need to be done but just putting the info out there.

- For the EFI connection setup, I was able to use a double roller timing chain. The cloyes 3145 worked just fine without issue.

Just a few thoughts based on my experience and others here can certainly chime in with their info.