Pros/Cons on buying used Injectors

[DonMaximo]

I need to purchase a full set of 30# Fuel Injectors.

As I look at the cost of New v.s. Used, the difference is huge.

What are the shortcomings/problems to buying used Fuel injectors ?

And, can an injector be tested prior to installation ?

Thanks in advance.

-D

 

[talladam]

I've got a set of FRPP 30#'s for sale along with a pro-m 75mm bullet.

I'm stepping up to 42's. The injectors have only 2500 miles on them. The mass air looks brand new. 325.00 shipped obo for both.

Adam

 

[samickguy15]

What are the shortcomings/problems to buying used Fuel injectors ?

And, can an injector be tested prior to installation ?

Problems with buying used...You never know what you're getting. They could be brand new take off's or they could be freshly cleaned injectors from the trashcan at a dealership. I would buy from somebody who is reputable on here or various forums for selling good parts or from somebody on E-bay with great feedback.

Can you test them? Yes, you can make sure they work by using a 9V battery and spare pigtail. You can also have them cleaned and flow matched, but by that time you may as well buy a new set. You may also try hitting the junkyard and find a couple sets of injectors. You can usually pick them up pretty cheap. Conveniently they fit easily in pockets or tool boxes too if you buy something else...

 

[5spd GT]

Pros: Cheaper and potentially work just fine, just buy from someone credible.

Cons: May not work, but get them flow tested at your local auto parts store, like Napa IIRC.

 

[vristang]

NAPA will flow test injectors?


Hhmmmmmm...

 

[5spd GT]

Yeah, I thought (a couple years back) that a user here said he got his injectors flowtested at his local Napa...some are bigger, some are smaller.

My Napa even has a machine shop that builds engines...

 

[stykthyn]

NAPA is EVIL. I hate them with a passion