HOLLEY SNIPER FUEL INJECTION ~or~ CARBURETOR???

Not sure why people think that EFI will leave you stranded any more than a carburetor would. My only guess is that there is a mistrust/misunderstanding of electronics.

I have a Sniper on my ‘68 Coronet. Yes, I’ve been stranded once but it was not the fault of the unit. I re-did the wiring harness and the main ground wire pulled out of the back of the connector due to a bad crimp on my part. Car was running fine before that and ran the same after the wire was fixed.

There is also a misconception that it’s all plug and play and the engine will run like a modern car. It’s true to some extent if you are OK with baseline performance but it really shines when you take the time to learn the software and build your own tune.

You also see a lot of guys try to get a Sniper to run with a mish mosh of parts. They either cheap out or think they don’t need it but they skip getting the distributor and ignition box. It can be done but why knowingly choose to fight an uphill battle? There’s almost no point in doing it that way since the ECU has the ability to control timing which really enhances drivability. Why buy a fancy new device and then lobotomize it?

One major drawback could be that it is expensive to buy the entire system from stem to stern including the in-tank fuel pump. It’s also a lot of work. I can see how many might not think it’s worth the and effort if their car runs well.

Sniper won’t make more power but it will smooth things out and run cleaner. It also prolongs engine life by not dumping a ton of fuel into the cylinders during start up.

It’s not for everyone. If you enjoy trying new stuff and the tuning process and don’t mind dealing with software then it’s a no brainer, go for it. If you don’t want to get involved with software or take the time to get the system optimized then stay with a carb.