Fuel Injector Boat vs. Auto Equivalent

[badrano]

What's the consensus on using the automotive equivalent of fuel injectors on boats?
I looked up the price for injectors (Merc #885176) for my 6.2 MPI and of course my draw dropped. What would be the automotive equivalent to this injector?

 

[alldodge]

Many are the same but many are not, there is the rub

Unless the auto and marine are tested side by side your guessing. There is a guy on Offshore only "articfriends" that has a shop in Michigan, could ask him

Why do you think you need new ones?

 

[dubs283]

You could have all 8 cleaned and flow tested for much less than replacing them

 

[badrano]

Many are the same but many are not, there is the rub

Unless the auto and marine are tested side by side your guessing. There is a guy on Offshore only "articfriends" that has a shop in Michigan, could ask him

Why do you think you need new ones?

Basically just asking the question. Just hearing/reading things where some folks take the automotive part route because it's way cheaper but I also recognize cheaper may not always be the right path to take.

 

[tpenfield]

You can Google a few videos and other information on testing marine vs. automotive injectors.

Isn't it less expensive to buy a new boat than replace the injectors?