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Weight of EFI

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RJW

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Electronic fuel injection versus carburetion—there are innumerable arguments concluding one or the other is the “best” way to go for an aero engine. But one argument I’ve not seen is one comparing the weight of the two types. Any opinions? The reason I ask is because I’m converting a V6 from EFI to a carbureted motor (don’t ask why). I noticed while removing all the EFI stuff and chopping up the EFI intake manifold, that I had quite a big heavy pile of stuff on the ground when I finished. The pile didn’t include most of the wiring or the computer. I didn’t weigh all this stuff but it occurred to me that the EFI installation could be substantially heavier than a simple 2-barrel carb setup. Thoughts? Experience?

Rob
 
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