Fuel injector SB (Austro MSB-E4-025)

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Re: Fuel injector SB (Austro MSB-E4-025)

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michael.g.miller wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2023 11:19 pm am petrified by the cost!
How much?
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Re: Fuel injector SB (Austro MSB-E4-025)

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Diamond injectors are $1500 per (8 injectors total). So $12k plus labor for a twin.
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Re: Fuel injector SB (Austro MSB-E4-025)

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Re: Fuel injector SB (Austro MSB-E4-025)

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michael.g.miller wrote: Sun Aug 13, 2023 5:42 pm Diamond injectors are $1500 per (8 injectors total). So $12k plus labor for a twin.
They used to be $1100 recently…
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Re: Fuel injector SB (Austro MSB-E4-025)

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I might be mistaken, that was just what the shop said off the cuff. Also it could be due to import taxes in the US. Either way $1100, or $1500, it's a crazy expense every 900 hours!
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Re: Fuel injector SB (Austro MSB-E4-025)

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Anyone have any success with a mechanic willing to install the Daimler injectors?
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Re: Fuel injector SB (Austro MSB-E4-025)

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michael.g.miller wrote: Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:58 pm Anyone have any success with a mechanic willing to install the Daimler injectors?
I think the issue is you're asking someone to risk their license/career for the purpose of saving you money. What's in it for them?
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