Is repowering carburated engine with EFI worth extra expense?

[akomar1]

EFI engines are more expensive than carburated to buy and I am looking to save money on my repowering project... This brings aspects of maintanenece, gas consumption, resale value etc. Whats your opinion?

 

[jimmbo]

Re: Is repowering carburated engine with EFI worth extra expense?

Carbs can make as much power as EFI. Carbs are relatively maintenance/DIY repair friendly, EFI not so friendly. Fuel consumption be close with the EFI slightly better. Resale... factory EFI can add value. DIY EFI would probably lower the value.

 

[dingbat]

Re: Is repowering carburated engine with EFI worth extra expense?

What hp are you looking at? high hp, it not worth the effort. The saving is in 2 stroke DFI and 4 stroke if you burn enough fuel

 

[jbjennings]

Re: Is repowering carburated engine with EFI worth extra expense?

Need more info. Are you buying a brand new outboard? What horsepower? What country are you in?

 

[akomar1]

Re: Is repowering carburated engine with EFI worth extra expense?

Sorry, posted in wrong forum... Supposed to post in I/O forum. Mods, can you move me to I/O Non-repair forum? Thx.

 

[akomar1]

Re: Is repowering carburated engine with EFI worth extra expense?

For the record my engines are VP 4.3 Gi PEFS, year 2000, looking to repower with Mercs and saw about $500 - 1K price difference between carburated and EFI Merc. Thank you again. Country: USA.