By
Todd Silvey July 16, 2018This old-school Camaro is lovingly titled
Project Rover because we are “teaching an old dog new tricks.” Our very first example of updating the many dated components involves outfitting the healthy 482 cubic-inch big-block Chevy with a
Fuel Air Spark Technology (FAST) EZ EFI 2.0 fuel injection system.
The 4500 Dominator carburetor has the appearance of having seen better days. When we made our first shakedown passes at the dragstrip with Project Rover, we saw a slightly rich condition when looking at the spark plugs. We also sensed a slight hesitation with the carburetor’s accelerator circuit. This hesitation made us wonder if we should start experimenting with jets, pumps, and squirters, or pursue an entirely new concept of “carburetor.”
First order of business was to talk with the experts at FAST. Kevin Winstead helped us with spec’ing out our car, engine, and fuel system combination to set us up with the proper kit. FAST offers a dedicated ignition system as well that is mated to the EFI control unit.What we’re talking about looks like a carburetor, mounts like a carburetor, and has straightforward tuning. It’s the self-learning and easy-to-install version of fuel injection called the FAST EZ-EFI 2.0. It bolts up just like a carburetor and has minimal wiring associated with it.This new FAST injector version 2.0 offers new features not previously available, and it can definitely handle more horsepower. The throttle body has the general appearance of a 4150 Holley racing carburetor but with eight injectors in this throttle body instead of the previous four. The new 2.0 body will flow about 1050 cfm and will run gas, racing fuel, or ethanol blends of E85, E98, and E15 fuels. With our goal to run the cost-effective E85 racing fuel in bracket racing, we consider this a great application.