>> Actually you can get the Webers for $2999 and most fuel injection is over $7000. <<
Tru, and not true. A basic weber set up runs about $3K. But a basic EFI stack system runs about $4400.
www.verycoolparts.com More expensive? Yes, it is. Is it worth it? Yeah, to me it is.
You can also incorporate ignition control with a crank trigger. Or even a distributerless system for a bit more money. All depends on what you're after. Imagine running your hot rod with sequential EFI and distibuterless power pack ignition. That's high tech.
The computer also includes features that a lot of drivers want: Data logging, rev limiters, rpm switches for things like shift lights and NoS control, fan control, etc. You get a lot of performance for $4400.
On a dyno, EFI can be completely tuned in about an hour or two. All without ever leaving the seat of the car. Nothing to change, no parts to buy, no fuel to spill. Make a run, tap a few keys, make a run. Repeat as needed. Pretty simple. You save big bux on tuning. With the newer wide band systems, if you change something like exhaust, air cleaners, camshaft, you don't need to retune. It will do it on it's own.
Closed loop EFI constantly monitors the system and adjusts as needed. I live at 6,400' ASL, and that's what my car is tuned for. I traveled to Ohio this year, from CO. That's a huge change in altitude. But it wasn't a problem, the computer made the adjustments. Same thing when we raced in Hastings a few months ago. Car ran better without any tuning. I often drive over mountain passes >11,00' ASL. No problem, car runs fine. Imagine getting a perfect 14.7:1 ratio on a steady cruise no matter what the conditions are. But then getting a power mad 12.5:1 under full throttle. Every time, no matter what.
I love the look of webers. I think nothing looks better under the hood of a Cobra. Nothing has the Wow facter like webers do. But I want to drive my car in a variety of situations. I don't know how to tune webers, and don't know anyone around here that does. For me, EFI is the logical choice. An 8 stack system is a nice comprimise.