GM 315 Hp carb engine VS GM MPI 340

[raythompson]

Perhaps...

Originally posted by condor86
well i have to disagree a bit...there are far more things to go wrong with a fuel injected engine than a carbed engine ie computer problems, injector problems, etc...

Years ago it may have been true. The technology has been around for so long and used in so many applications that most of the kinks have been worked out. The computer does have a fail-safe mode that it can use when the sensors fail. Of course if you have total computer failure you are toast. There are still single points of failure on a carbed engine that will leave you looking for a tow.

I find the biggest advantage of the computerized engine is the diagnostic capability. My truck gave me a fault light when climbing a hill that went out went I started down the hill. Turns out that the number 3 plug was misfiring under heavy load. That would be hard to determine with a carbed engine.

So I would take fuel injection over carbed given the reliability of todays systems, diagnostic capability, fewer emissions, longer engine life, and better economiy.

[NICKYPOO]

Near the end of our ownership of the family Sea Swirl we always kept a crescent wrench handy. Why you ask? So that when the little carbed 305 wouldn't start we could just smack the carb with it and it would fire right up. Obviously something sticking but after all the time and effort and money we spent trying to rectify the problem it still did it. So we kept on smackin' it.

Get the fuel injection. Ater all, it is the 21st century.

[Boarder_X]

I would get the EFI. I bought the one off the lot, (270 carb). Yes yours will have 45 more horses, but still. Oh, and it takes about 15-30 secs for mine to start, if it is completely cold. Once it warms up, no problems, just turn the key, and let go. Started. However, when you are taking it off the trailer, and it takes 15 secs for the boat to start, and everyone is waiting for you to get out of the way. I wish I had EFI. Yes more money, but worth it.

[teachercop]

Shop or call other Tige dealers and do a little price comparison. The responses seem to support the EFI,,,perhaps once you get additional pricing information it will help you with your decision. If you have'nt already searched other tige dealers, maybe the process will yield a sweet deal...