Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) What the heck? Do 12v injectors start randomly leaking?

[Cosmo]

While replacing injectors isn't really what I wanted to do, doing so on the 12v makes me a lot less sad than if I had to do it on my old 6. 7...

So what's everyone's recommendation for injectors on a 12v with the following:

4k gov springs
light AFC spring
60lb valve springs (all)
4" turbo-back w/ pacbrake
stock turbo w/ boost elbow
AFC housing forward
#100 fuel plate forward
airdog 150 w/ 1/2" lines from draw straw to injection pump
AFE intake

It blows a bit of smoke under load with low boost, but it clears right up as soon as the turbo starts spooling. I'd like to keep the smoke down, and I know I can start tinkering with the AFC to reduce off-boost smoke.

So what injectors are people recommending these days? I'd rather spend a little more for cleaner burning, and I'm not likely to buy a new turbo any time soon, so I know I don't need to go crazy with fat injectors.

 

[GAmes]

I'm happy with my PDR 215s. My last dyno was 313/752. Basically stock turbo, stock gov springs, PDR cam, custom ground plate. Good mileage, no smoke.

 

[Cosmo]

What does it take to get a 12-valve in the 500/1100 ballpark?

I miss the power of my 08.

I looked at PDR's injector selection and they've got 215s, 370s, then rebuilt +50 and +90.

Choices... choices. 215s versus the +50? Much of a difference? Aside from the $19.

 

[Bob4x4]

Stock turbo... ... you are very limited
No more than about 325-350 HP safely

 

[Cosmo]

I'd love to get one of the VGT turbos, but I'm not really inclined to manually actuate the gates.

 

[Cosmo]

Well I decided to upgrade injectors and replace the #3 line, no more leaks (fuel anyway, still need to reseal the vacuum pump), but now I'm hitting 48psi.