TBI setup from the GM version was very dependable / rock solid, near zero issues over time for the most part, I had a GM 1/2 ton pickup for a while with 5.7 V8 (TBI) version, not a power-house but really dependable.
Now of course you'll have to listen to the purist type folks....... but in...
OP: find someone in your area that has a swap or fuel injection setup you think you may want in their running LC.......go visit and look around, find out true cost and ease of setup / operation etc. Pick their brain as to install and setup and their first hand experience.
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I would look to replicate a GM fuel injection system from a production vehicle (GM SUV / pickup), not older than TBI. Or I would buy one of the current new aftermarket setups like the holley sniper or something similar. Save yourself some misery and $$ and time. If GM 5.7 go with systems...
Cadillac had one at some point as I recall, I sure as """hell""" would not want that. From my memory common modification was to trash that and install carb. I think that might have been on a 5.7 olds engine but I've forgotten.
what mechanical fuel injection setup would make sense? Are you talking about with the stock I-6 engine or v8 swap in the gas lane ?
I would not be looking to re-invent the wheel anywhere.
when you say mechanical fuel injection are you talking really mechanical setup (if so ...what would be...