Holley EFI Help

Glenn Briglio · 08-15-2017, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jswoodfin

We installed a Holley Dominator EFI system on our Altered and are struggling to reach the expected performance of this package. I realize an Altered isn't a legal Stock/Super Stock package, but I know that many of you have EFI experience.

I'm looking for an EFI expert/guru to review my data and provide feedback to improve the performance. I've had some help along the way, but believe we're missing a lot of power.

The 417 SBC "should" produce 900+ HP, but we're only getting 660 HP.

Who do you lean on when you need EFI help?

Thanks,

Jeff Woodfin

Did you contact Holley?

goldformula · 08-16-2017, 09:24 AM

Your location may help in directing you to a good shop.

I believe Holley has a list of approved dealers and installers.

GUMP · 08-16-2017, 10:29 AM

I would get with Holley. They have some sharp people. Also, if you get the opportunity, their classes are worth attending.

340Cuda · 08-16-2017, 12:49 PM

I would recommend Scott Clark.

He can give you immediate help. I would also recommend you attend one of his classes. They are a good value.

He can work with most anything, Holley, FuelTech, Megasquirt and others. He has tuned everything from Bonneville Cars to NHRA ProStock and more. He is a straight shooter and a good guy.

scott@realtuners.com

https://realtuners.com/

https://www.facebook.com/RealTuners-...1791515720605/

Good Luck!

Bill

Sean Marconette · 08-16-2017, 01:10 PM

Jeff,
There are a couple of guys on the Holley forum that will help you and also review your system. One of the guys has his own shop and knows his stuff and also races. Have you tuned it on a dyno? Also if you are not running an NTK O2 sensor that could be a source of poor performance. My standard O2 only lasted thru 2 dyno sessions and roughly 15 gallons of C16 when the motor fell on its face while testing. I already had an NTK and the motor came back to life.

There is a lot to be had with the timing and AFR tables, if your timing sync is not correct or stable thru the RPM range that may be another thing to look at.

Sean

Ed Wright · 08-16-2017, 03:27 PM

Might want to dyno it with a carb to verify it is an EFI tuning issue, not the engine.

Woodfin · 08-16-2017, 07:21 PM

Ed,

we are borrowing a set of BLP carbs to test with. That will be the telling.

08-16-2017, 09:24 AM	#2
goldformula Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 6 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Holley EFI Help Your location may help in directing you to a good shop. I believe Holley has a list of approved dealers and installers.

08-16-2017, 10:29 AM	#3
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,828 Likes: 2,181 Liked 2,361 Times in 558 Posts	Re: Holley EFI Help I would get with Holley. They have some sharp people. Also, if you get the opportunity, their classes are worth attending.

08-16-2017, 12:49 PM	#4
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,677 Likes: 3,898 Liked 805 Times in 341 Posts	Re: Holley EFI Help I would recommend Scott Clark. He can give you immediate help. I would also recommend you attend one of his classes. They are a good value. He can work with most anything, Holley, FuelTech, Megasquirt and others. He has tuned everything from Bonneville Cars to NHRA ProStock and more. He is a straight shooter and a good guy. scott@realtuners.com https://realtuners.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTuners-...1791515720605/ Good Luck! Bill

08-16-2017, 01:10 PM	#5
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 798 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Holley EFI Help Jeff, There are a couple of guys on the Holley forum that will help you and also review your system. One of the guys has his own shop and knows his stuff and also races. Have you tuned it on a dyno? Also if you are not running an NTK O2 sensor that could be a source of poor performance. My standard O2 only lasted thru 2 dyno sessions and roughly 15 gallons of C16 when the motor fell on its face while testing. I already had an NTK and the motor came back to life. There is a lot to be had with the timing and AFR tables, if your timing sync is not correct or stable thru the RPM range that may be another thing to look at. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

08-16-2017, 03:27 PM	#6
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Holley EFI Help Might want to dyno it with a carb to verify it is an EFI tuning issue, not the engine. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

08-16-2017, 07:21 PM	#7
Woodfin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kilgore TX Posts: 540 Likes: 8 Liked 288 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Holley EFI Help Ed, we are borrowing a set of BLP carbs to test with. That will be the telling.