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Efi?

I can't recall coming across any EFI jet boats on this forum. Everybody has carburetors. Even on the racing jet boats. Is there a reason for this? I always figured fuel injection was better on boats because of all the bouncing around and everything. Plus it gets better fuel economy and is more efficient for the engine. My dream boat, is a jet boat with a fabricated intake manifold and an EFI system, and a twin turbo setup. But, I've even seen carbureted twin turbo setups, which was something I had never seen before I came to this site. Why no EFI systems on jet boats? Thank you.

Originally Posted by LuckyDaze

There are tons of boats out there with EFI. The mass majority of them being the newer boats. There are also quite a few with mechanical fuel injection like the hilborne setups ect. I prefer carb's over EFI because water and electronics don't mix. My boat sits low enough it the water that I get some coming over every now and then, I just wouldn't want to have more electronics to worry about than I have to. As for EFI getting better mileage than Carbs, thats highly debatable. EFI's have a tendency to get better mileage because the owner can sit down with a lap top and program in a better fuel curve. It takes more tinkering and know how to setup a carb the right way. My carbs get excellent fuel mileage.

I know the big boats all have them. I'm only talking about small boats, like jets and V's with custom EFI systems. I'm just curious because I've grown up with fuel injection. The only carbureted vehicles I've driven are old farm trucks. Oh yeah, and fork lifts. Thanks.

Originally Posted by HawaiianJet

I can't recall coming across any EFI jet boats on this forum. Everybody has carburetors. Even on the racing jet boats. Is there a reason for this? I always figured fuel injection was better on boats because of all the bouncing around and everything. Plus it gets better fuel economy and is more efficient for the engine. My dream boat, is a jet boat with a fabricated intake manifold and an EFI system, and a twin turbo setup. But, I've even seen carbureted twin turbo setups, which was something I had never seen before I came to this site. Why no EFI systems on jet boats? Thank you.

I've been running EFI and twin turbos for years.
I've been real happy with it and would never go any other way.
Lots to learn about it to put the system together. Not a system for someone who doesn't want to read up and study the ins and outs of it. Some computer knowledge is good too.

You can get a nice Edelbrock manifold that is EFI ready with fuel rails. I just got a new one for a tall deck block. $ 350.00

I have my old one for sale for $ 150.00

As far as water and electronics not mixing ...... never had a problem. They are all weathertite connectors. I guess if you sunk the boat it may not like it though.

Originally Posted by HawaiianJet

The only carbureted vehicles I've driven are old farm trucks.

Sorry, I just couldn't resist...........LOL

Originally Posted by HawaiianJet

I can't recall coming across any EFI jet boats on this forum. Everybody has carburetors. Even on the racing jet boats. Is there a reason for this? I always figured fuel injection was better on boats because of all the bouncing around and everything. Plus it gets better fuel economy and is more efficient for the engine. My dream boat, is a jet boat with a fabricated intake manifold and an EFI system, and a twin turbo setup. But, I've even seen carbureted twin turbo setups, which was something I had never seen before I came to this site. Why no EFI systems on jet boats? Thank you.

We are in the middle of taking the efi of one of our turbo setups and putting on a carb. Proven fact that carbs have far better drivability than efi.

Yeah, I've seen that and it looks fricken sweet! I love the stacks!

But here's one thing I don't understand. How do the MFI's work? And how is that system any different than a Carburetor? Because all a carburetor is, is a mechanical method for injecting fuel and air into the engine. Right?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by 71hallett

Proven fact that carbs have far better drivability than efi.

Maybe on a boat. But, not if you're talking about my little drive about car. I can't make that thing quit. Gets 30 mpg too.

Originally Posted by HawaiianJet

Maybe on a boat. But, not if you're talking about my little drive about car. I can't make that thing quit. Gets 30 mpg too.

True, I am talking about 8-900hp pump gas setups.

Originally Posted by 71hallett

True, I am talking about 8-900hp pump gas setups.

I am too. That was just a little brain fart.

But, I would think that at those hp's, EFI would be better because it can spray an atomized mix of gas and air directly into the cylinder heads. Whereas a carburetor just dumps it into the cylinder heads. But I don't know, that's why I started this thread. Thanks.

Originally Posted by rIVERtRASH

Lots of electonics mean lots of wire... this means lots of purple zip ties

That's only on your boat. Mine boat only sees the black ones.

How bout 4 downdraft or sidedraft Dellorto's on a V8!