Astra 1.6 8v injector troubles?
Astra 1.6 8v injector troubles?
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Koolkuts1

Original Poster:

35 posts

94 months

Sunday 14th April 2019
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Alright guys got a question for you, My cars recently started to misfire I’ve found that the injector on piston 3 is clogged thought duck it might as well get a new set. So I am asking if I get a set of high performance injectors for my car and a pump later it’s not going to cause any damage?
I don’t need the “what’s the point though it’s a shed” or “just use a bit of old hose” suggestions I need real suggestions please.
If I get bogger injectors do they need to be mapped in straight away or can I do it later when moneys not so tight or should I just chuck one in from a scrappy until I can afford the full injectors kit, pump and map.

Appreciate any help.

GreenV8S

31,027 posts

315 months

Sunday 14th April 2019
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Why do you think you need higher flow injectors and pump?

Koolkuts1

Original Poster:

35 posts

94 months

Sunday 14th April 2019
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I will eventually be getting it mapped and beefed up but money’s tight at the moment. Thought if I need to replace the injectors might as well get some decent ones for when I get it mapped

Winky151

1,280 posts

172 months

Sunday 14th April 2019
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I think you're going to be spending way more money on upgrades before a need for improved injector especially if money is tight as you'll be feeding the upgrades in rather than an all at once attitude.

E-bmw

13,613 posts

183 months

Sunday 14th April 2019
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Don't waste your money, get the right ones, even correct ones can be mapped & improve power if that is your thing, even a standard fuel pump can too.

FWIW Previous car e36 328 - std power 193, mapped, other mods a plenty, std injectors & pump 241 bhp.

No you will be completely wasting your money.

Koolkuts1

Original Poster:

35 posts

94 months

Sunday 14th April 2019
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Might as well just get some from a scrappy then

E-bmw

13,613 posts

183 months

Sunday 14th April 2019
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Have you tried taking them all to somewhere that reconditions them?

Generally costs less than buying even handies & at least you know they are all good.

GreenV8S

31,027 posts

315 months

Sunday 14th April 2019
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Stick with standard spec. There's no reason to assume you will ever need a higher flow rate, and if you do fit bigger injectors you'll have to get the ECU remapped at the same time even to achieve the existing power levels.

I suggest cleaning your existing injectors rather than buying ones from a scrap yard. You have no idea how long they have been sitting and what condition they're in. Far better to get the ones you have cleaned and tested. It isn't expensive.