Evening folks,

As I posted over in general chat, UPS lost my 4.9 injectors. I sent them to Mr Injector for cleaning and service and Bill from Mr Injector promptly sent me an email with pics of the damaged package and I filed a claim with UPS.

Anyway, Bill was telling me that the Caddy 4.9 injectors have some issues anyway and suggested that I replace them with a Bosch unit that is used in some Ford 4.6's, 5.0's and 5.4's. He said that he uses these OEM injectors to replace the 4.9 injectors and would sell me a reconditioned set for 225.00. Unfortunately, he does not have any at this time.

I did a little searching and the Bosch 19lb High impedence injector - part # 0280150973 costs 305.00 for set of 8 new. These are replacements for the Ford OEM #028150943, 939, 766 and 778. I went to the mega pull this afternoon and found several complete sets of the 943's out of 92 to 96 Crown Vics - ex patrol cars - and am waiting for a reply from Mr. Injector to see if these are compatible. If so I will send them to Bill for cleaning and service.

So, has anyone else heard this? Anyone else have any alternatives? After talking with Bill, I do not want to put a stock set of 4.9 injectors back in the motor if there are better choices. Thanks in advance for your reply.

Pat

I put a set of yellow top Bosch injectors ( commonly found in 5.0 HO Fords ) in my 4.9 last week. It seems that the original injectors were leaking. The car runs much better now.

Mine are a set of reconditioned flow matched injectors that I got from an e-bay vendor for $100.00.

Phil

quote Originally posted by johnsop1: I put a set of yellow top Bosch injectors ( commonly found in 5.0 HO Fords ) in my 4.9 last week. It seems that the original injectors were leaking. The car runs much better now. Mine are a set of reconditioned flow matched injectors that I got from an e-bay vendor for $100.00. Phil

Thanks for your reply. These that I found at the yard are yellow topped as well - not sure if that means anything though. I never even thought to look on E Bay.

Pat

I guess it boils down to how much time do you have vs how much money. If it were me (and it will be soon for my 4.9) I am going the $107 route and be done with it. Look at it like this...rather than say how much money you will save...ask yourself...how much would you pay someone to for

time and fuel to go to the yard
time to pull the injector sets
time and fuel to drive home
time to clean them up
time and fuel to drive to the post office
postage
time and fuel to drive home
wait until they show up

If you answer is that you would give somebody $20 or $30 to do that work for you...then your savings is not so big. Sorry...the more I work on my car the more I stop cutting certain corners.

Pat I spent two weeks playing with sour injectors. I was broke and didn't have a choise. For less than 120, I say get um.

quote Originally posted by michfiero: I guess it boils down to how much time do you have vs how much money. If it were me (and it will be soon for my 4.9) I am going the $107 route and be done with it. Look at it like this...rather than say how much money you will save...ask yourself...how much would you pay someone to for time and fuel to go to the yard time to pull the injector sets time and fuel to drive home time to clean them up time and fuel to drive to the post office postage time and fuel to drive home wait until they show up If you answer is that you would give somebody $20 or $30 to do that work for you...then your savings is not so big. Sorry...the more I work on my car the more I stop cutting certain corners.

I like the way you think....

I bought some injectors from five-o http://www.fiveomotorsport....duct-search/?v=15410

The price has gone up since I bought mine. (almost doubled) ouch They are a popular replacement with the guys on the cadillacforums (bosch injectors for a 4.6L Ford)
http://www.cadillacforums.c...94-deville-4-9l.html

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A lot faster too!!!!!!!!

I was just going to bite the bullet and order some off E Bay for 99.00 plus 7 for shipping. But I cheaped out. I ended up at the Mega Pull today and picked up 3 complete sets from 92 to 96 4.6 Crown Vics. Took me about 45 minutes to get three sets and cost 10.00. I can send 3 sets to Mr. Injector and he will clean, service and match a set for the other 2 sets. I'll just have to pay for shipping to and from. Looks like it will cost me about 50.00 for a refurbished set. Saves me about 60.00. If I get my claim from UPS, I'll end up making money!



Pat

I have heard the 4.6 injectors have a better spray pattern. This might be the ticket fo us all in the long run.

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