Upgrading your intake manifold has been an important part of setting a race car up for success for decades, often alongside a performance carb upgrade to make the most of the improved fuel/air distribution. Upgrading to an SBC EFI intake manifold can take your performance even further.
EFI Intake Manifolds for Upgraded Efficiency
Fuel injected systems and performance carburetors both provide strong performances on the track, but when it comes to which one has the numbers, it’s EFI by just a little bit. The face that EFI adjusts your fuel/air mixture in the moment provides an edge with engine efficiency, boosting everything from fuel economy to acceleration and power.
In addition to that, performance EFI conversion kits often have the ability to program custom profiles that a driver can easily switch between. That gives you the same kind of control you have with a performance carb and the advantage EFI brings to the table at the same time. That is why an EFI conversion and intake upgrade is often a great follow-up to an SBC cam kit and short block. It makes sure the new engine setup gets all the fuel it needs, even as its needs change.
Unlock Your Engine’s Full Potential
While an EFI conversion does not add horsepower in an objective sense, it does lead to better horsepower output from the engine. Most OEM and even performance carburetor designs are unable to keep the engine operating at peak efficiency over an entire race because changing engine heat and atmospheric pressure affects the fuel/air mixture as you race.
Since EFI adjusts around that, your engine is capable of operating at peak power for longer periods. On top of that, performance-tier EFI setups provide you with the opportunity to install larger fuel injectors if needed, to keep your engine fed so it can put out as much power as possible when you call for it.
Profiles for Every Event
If you use the same vehicle for multiple events, you can save profiles that match each one to make it easier to adjust during changeover. Instead of spending time fine-tuning a carburetor, you can throw on your drag slicks, set your drag racing profile, and then make your other adjustments. That makes quick changes a lot faster, and you can always make further adjustments to each profile in your setup as you discover new things about your vehicle or you make additional upgrades.
Investigate New Upgrades
Keeping a race car in shape is a constant competition not only on the track, but in the garage. New designs are always being introduced for various components, and you need to think beyond the engine to truly harness all of its power. Start looking at your options for racing brakes, upgraded suspension, and other additions that will help you make the most of an EFI conversion after installation.
You’ll be able to enjoy the new horsepower output from your customized engine better when you have steering dampeners and brakes that make it easier to put yourself exactly where you see yourself. Start looking today.
