FITECH EFI 600 Basic and Command center intall with pics, factory tank

[diceman50]

Originally Posted by snipescastle2

Diceman,
How about using dish soap for lube? give that a try....
Ben

If I ever get the rest of my fittings in I will try it.

Thanks

[xludan]

After all the rave reviews I took the plunge and replaced my FAST EZ EFI with the FITECH unit. The FAST unit just never quite ran the way I thought it should. The FITECH system fired up on the first turn and idles great right out the box (something the FAST unit never did for me, always idled too high). There is tons of salt on the road here in MN so I'm excited to give it a full test when it gets warmer. Here is a quick pic I took before I clean up the wiring.

[steveo3318]

Looks damn good. We keeping fitech happy lol

[72kool]

thanks for the write up on this. when i get to the point of rebuilding my engine, i want to install this system.

kool hobby with the train horns! I manage a shop thats owned by an elevator and load trains after hours. The loco we use is a 1945 EMD and has a similar setup thats in your truck. thats really kool

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by xludan

After all the rave reviews I took the plunge and replaced my FAST EZ EFI with the FITECH unit. The FAST unit just never quite ran the way I thought it should. The FITECH system fired up on the first turn and idles great right out the box (something the FAST unit never did for me, always idled too high). There is tons of salt on the road here in MN so I'm excited to give it a full test when it gets warmer. Here is a quick pic I took before I clean up the wiring.

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That's very nice to know.
I was very close to getting the edelbrock E-Street, but the price of the competition is easily $1000. more.

[Transam461]

Hello everyone, I'm new here, and have been following all of the FITech installs I can, it sure seems pretty awesome. We are awaiting our Fitech #30012 Go EFI 8 1200 Power Adder Plus system from Jegs for our 1986 Trans Am with a 383/AFR 195 heads and a "Blow Thru" D1SC Procharger 12 lb boost. Should make around 650 hp at the flywheel.

I read where some are having trouble assembling the pushlock hose ends, (they are very tuff, I've installed them on past projects), I wanted to share a link to a tool that we bought that makes installing them a breeze, no matter what size. No more boiling/freezing ect.... it's pricey, so it may not be worth it to some ,but we have a few projects in our family that we use pushlock on, so its worth it to us. It works flawless... It's made by Koul Tools, it's a hose press designed especially for the puchloc hose and fittings.... here is the link... Thanks for having me here, and ENJOY!

https://youtu.be/rjgAfnLKO9g

[diceman50]

Here's my crude but cheap solution.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkUt...m-upload_owner

[Leftlane]

Diceman , bonus points for ingenuity.
Great tool. I like the throw adjustment.
That screw drive Koul is certainly slick, and if you've got
$250 burning a hole in your pocket... worth it.
Probably out of most budgets for a single install.

[diceman50]

Originally Posted by snipescastle2

Diceman,
How about using dish soap for lube? give that a try....
Ben

Here you go Ben. I used dish soap on this one. Can't say it worked any better than the others, but it did work at least as well. Research continues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkUt...m-upload_owner

[LostMy65]

How is the FiTech unit working for you?
Still happy?

[steveo3318]

I have only been on a few short rides but it seems like it runs better and better every time. Starts better every time. I had a few issues with off throttle to idle speed and they helped me to the correct the issue within minutes. I finally filled the truck up the other day and I know the fuel mileage is better I just don't have real numbers yet. The afr blows my mind at how well it meets set point. I should have some gas milage numbers at the end of this weekend. Keep in mind I am getting around 15mpg on the highway because of the r10 overdrive. I honestly couldn't be happier. I will never buy another carb

[LostMy65]

Is there a reason you didn't route the vent from the command center into here?

[steveo3318]

If that's the tank because the main reason is my seat does not fold up and I didn't feel like taking it out. Also I wanted it above that area because if I fill the truck up it actually goes above that spot and would fill the line with fuel

[LostMy65]

Thanks, I didn't think about fuel level.

[LostMy65]

The online instructions show a filter between the Command Center and the Fitech unit.
Do they include that filter or do I need to buy it separately?

[LostMy65]

Also, I'm thinking of hooking the white wire (the one that needs to be hot while cranking and running) to the wire that connects to the HEI 'BAT'. Do you see any issue with that?

[steveo3318]

The kit comes with both filters. I don't think the hei + will hurt anything. But you NEED to make sure the wire on the truck is not the original resistance wire. If it is you need to replace it. Because it will only supply 9 volts after its started. I used the electric choke wire which I tied into the ignition switch

[LostMy65]

That's right.
The electric choke wire is what I'll use.
Thanks again.

[LostMy65]

Did you put the supplied filter before the Command Center?

[NC_John]

Originally Posted by steveo3318

The kit comes with both filters.

I only got the an-06 filter. I'll need to check the BOM to see if I got shorted.

What about the plug for the unused fuel port (the unused return?) on the FI unit? I got a little plug that doesn't fit in the port I'm not using (I think they refer to it as a 10mm plug).

[LostMy65]

I plugged the return port with that little plug.
Even though that plug looks a lot smaller, the threads were the same size.
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I also only got one filter

[swampbog]

Originally Posted by steveo3318

the kit comes with both filters.

Originally Posted by nc_john

i only got the an-06 filter. I'll need to check the bom to see if i got shorted.

Originally Posted by lostmy65

i also only got one filter

The FCC only comes with one filter according to their site and picture
http://fitechefi.com/default.asp.pg-...lCommandCenter

[NC_John]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I plugged the return port with that little plug.
Even though that plug looks a lot smaller, the threads were the same size.
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I also only got one filter

According to the BOM, I am short one plug. I don't know what the 10 mm plug is for but there is no way I can use it to plug that unused port. I'll have to call them tomorrow and see if they can get one on the way.

I just spent $135 at Jegs ordering proper AN-06 lines and fittings to do my high pressure side. I think that push on hose is ok for the fuel pump to command center tank but want something a little better to the EFI.

[steveo3318]

The kit only comes with the one high pressure filter. I actually had a spare similar black filter I used before the command center. The filter they supplied is on the high side. The small plug is the only one you need. It goes into the return which has a reducer in it. Look at everything again. It's prob all there. I actually have three filters. One right out of the tank. One after the mechanical pump and one after the fcc.

[steveo3318]

Originally Posted by NC_John

According to the BOM, I am short one plug. I don't know what the 10 mm plug is for but there is no way I can use it to plug that unused port. I'll have to call them tomorrow and see if they can get one on the way.

I just spent $135 at Jegs ordering proper AN-06 lines and fittings to do my high pressure side. I think that push on hose is ok for the fuel pump to command center tank but want something a little better to the EFI.

The supplied line is more than adequate for the high pressure side. I literally put 220 lbs jumping trying to pull them apart. But to each his on. I love my system. The only problem I have seen is my low pressure gauge was leaking fuel inside of it and then leaking fuel out on top of the command center. We are only talking a drop an hr. I had an oil filled gauge I replaced it with which stopped the needle bounce anyway.