I hadn't seen this video before but it has an interesting lesson. You shouldn't use the Cobra 39lb injectors in single-valve engines:
Why not to use Ford 39lb injectors in single valve engines
The messed up part is I looked on eBay for about a year waiting for a deal on these injectors. I never did find a deal on them, instead I got a set of Vette 36lb EV6 injectors for a decent price. At the time, I was almost regretting getting the 36s since I really wanted the 39s. But after seeing this video, I see I came out better for the decision. I'm betting there are hundreds of people out there that don't know this about those injectors.
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Don't use Ford Cobra 39lb Injectors on single valve engines
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Re: Don't use Ford Cobra 39lb Injectors on single valve engi
thats good to know, in summary the ford 39s have a dual outlet spray pattern so now to me that would raise the question as to how they are orientated as to causing fueling issues??
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But then if you look at this video, the Lucas look like they spray more out to the side too? The EV6 small body 24lbers in this test look better.
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Re: Don't use Ford Cobra 39lb Injectors on single valve engi
From watching all the videos by FIC, I would say the injector that produces the best mist-pattern, and less of a stream is going to be the best. One or two of the videos shows 6 or so very different injectors and shows how different spray patterns are from injector to injector. The older fat-body injectors almost always produce the worst spray pattern. The newer thinner bodied ones with the 3 hole or 4 hole seem to produce the better patterns. But even amongst them, there's differences in fog-quality.
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Re: Don't use Ford Cobra 39lb Injectors on single valve engi
Since posting this, there's been multiple people that have debated and disagreed with the possibility that these injectors would cause any kinds of problems. So while these injectors might not be optimal, they evidently can work in a single intake valve setup like a std Windsor engine. So your results may vary.
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