All Small Six Best EFI for my 200

[WillingnessLimp]

I apologize for reviving an old thread, but wanted to see if there were any updates on Aces Deuces install?
I’m in a pickle now, as I’m looking into new carb options (Weber 38/38) and everything with adapter, linkage, spacer and so on comes out to about $620. Clifford Performance offers the kit for $760 (apparently pre jetted for an inline 6). That’s a good chunk for new carb, so I started considering EFI as well. Was looking into Deuces 2V from Aces with the fuel pump as well (efi system is $611 plus $400 for the fuel system, little over $1,000 total. But they have some promos now).
Was wondering if EFI is even worth it for extra money spent.
And if it will even have enough hood clearance, as I will need the adapter as well. Anyone knows what’s the height for the 2300 adapter from Vintage Inlines?

 

[Otto]

I guess it depends on what your goal is for this vehicle or what problem you're trying to solve. EFI can be wonderful or frustrating depending on your mechanical ability or aptitude especially on a conversion of an older vehicle. There are kits available from vendors which should make it a bit easier for your particular vehicle, but should be viewed as a starting point and you will have to exert some energy to get the install to the finish line. Also a lot of folks assume they can just bolt parts on and the system will learn all by itself and just figure it out- this isn't really true and you'll still be "teaching" the system with adjustments. Some people enjoy this kind of thing some don't.

I adapted a vehicle to EFI by using a litany of junkyard parts and had a tuner create a custom "tune" for my application. I think now we're on the fourth iteration of the tune. It's not perfect but has reached "good enough" status. This process takes time and a good relationship with the tuner, plus the ability to collect data from the system and communicate with the tuner. My DIY system cost about half of the price of a kit in the end and I learned way more about FI than I planned for.

You didn't mention ignition but I highly recommend the EFI system controlling ignition so you get the full benefit of the EFI system. Otherwise it's just an electronic carburetor. Don't want to dissuade you from entertaining EFI (it's great when if functions properly), just have clear eyes going in. I'm sure there are threads here where folks have detailed their EFI journey. Best of luck!