[DeTomaso] Help installing Fast XFI sequential fuel injection and FAST

[Julian Kift]

I was just about to pull the trigger on a FAST EFI upgrade for my sons 280Z, I’ll have to do some additional research based on your experience and their lack of support.

Thanks,
Julian

> On Apr 3, 2022, at 12:46, Jeff Detrich <jjdetrich at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>    Thanks to everyone that contributed ideas on how to get my FAST XFI/XIM
>   system running. Turns out the XIM box was bad - no signal to some
>   coils. Anyway, the journey leading to that finding was more important,
>   thanks to what you all provided.A
>   Turns out that the company that owns FAST, Comp Cams was bought by
>   Edelbrock in the 90's. Since they already had an FI to sell, they
>   discontinuedA the FAST system, cut back all further development and cut
>   the support. Last enhancement was XFI 2.05 in the mid 90s. XFI works
>   pretty good but the XIM timing system is another story. At least with
>   my configuration. Now I understand why they never called us back.
>   Unfortunately, no one really told us that FAST was discontinued and
>   they continued(and continue) to sell off the inventory. We bought based
>   on good FAST XFI references not knowing this.
>   So, rather than continue to spend good moneyA after bad, we've ripped
>   out the FAST XFI and XIM systems and installed a Holley Sniper
>   temporarily to get me to Phoenix for the Fun Rally.A  When I get home,
>   we'll readdress the project and probably consider a Holley systemA that
>   supports sequential multiport FI.A
>   Once again, thanks for the input. And a special shout out to Rich
>   Nedbal, [1]fastmanefi.com,A [2]rnedbalefi at outlook.com. A coupleA of you
>   recommended him and he was most generous withA his expertise in helping
>   us.
>   Jeff
>   6559A
> 
>   On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 6:22 PM Jeff Detrich <[3]jjdetrich at gmail.com>
>   wrote:
> 
>   Installing FAST XFI / XIM self-tuning, multportA EFI and we are
>   struggling with the timing to get it operational. (engine runs but not
>   all the coils are firing?) We are pulling our hair out and the folks at
>   FAST are not doing a great job of helping.
>   Anyone have experience that could help us with a couple of phone calls?
>   It's 4 weeks til the Fun Rally so time is of the essence.
>   Thanks,A
>   Jeff Detrich
>   6559
>   972-612-5000
> 
> References
> 
>   1. http://fastmanefi.com/
>   2. mailto:rnedbalefi at outlook.com
>   3. mailto:jjdetrich at gmail.com
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