Swapping My Autolite 1100 For A Holley Sniper EFI! - Ford 200 Straight Six Inline 6

We finally install my Holley Sniper EFI and get rid of the Autolite 1100 carburetor in my '65 Falcon! We had already installed the new fuel pump and fuel lines, as well as the coolant temperature sensor, so now it was time to get the EFI installed and wired. Although, apparently it's a good idea to run power to the coil...lesson learned.
Special thanks again to Holley for providing the Sniper EFI kit for our Autolite 1100!
Holley Sniper EFI Autolite 1100 used:
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Holley EFI Fuel Pump Used:
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Fuel pump and fuel lines being installed:
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Coolant temp sensor being installed:
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[@madmanmechanic8847]

I used to be a Ford Tech and ran across your video by total accident . The part where you insisted on putting on the hose just cracked me up. I wish more kids wanted to get into the trades like you. Us older people when we go all our experiences and training will go too and it hard to find kids that want to learn let alone work. From a Ford Tech Great job for you both ! .

[@reynaldopadilla7420]

You older Ford Techs need to get your kids or grandkids to make content! I wish I could go somewhere and have a legit tech showing how to correctly work on these older engines, wiring harnesses, etc.!

[@madmanmechanic8847]

@@reynaldopadilla7420 Here is the problem and I will put in in perspective and I can sum it up in 5 words from the younger generation. I DONT WANT TO WORK ! Hard to teach somebody something when all they want to do is text play video games and pound the pud. About two weeks ago Mike Roe from Dirty Jobs and Dave Ramsey did a Pod on just this problem. Mike said right now there are over 10,0000.00 jobs in the trades that is millions and they said 7.2 Million males not men they wanted to clear that up ages from 20 up to 50 are down in a basement some where getting supported playing video games that refuse the work. Millions of contractors cannot find people to fill the jobs. One Carpenter in his mid 30s screwed up his knee and cannot work . He said I get calls all the time people wanting work done and he just tells them I am sorry I dont know anybody that wants to work and cant help you. People in the trades , plumbing , contractors , Hvac , Body and paint etc all say YOU DONT NEED ANY EXPERIENCE WILL WILL TRAIN YOU ! Anybody in the trades can make six figures a year ! They just dont want to work! Go go college go into debt $500.000 in student loans and there is no jobs for what they went to school for,. Hard work is a dirty word we are not going to do hard work ! But we got somebody to support us so its basement time and video games and free pizza / I am lazy but I do enjoy working and making money but my body doesnt move like it used to . I do Marine repair and some day soon my knees wont take it being fat doesnt help working on getting that off and getting healthy, My two cents 😊

[@saltysalt397]

One trick to get the hose on easier would be to put tiny drop on dawn dish soap and it’ll slide right on

[@mikeburnett7028]

Good to see a friendly young woman working on her own car and doing as much as she can. Along with a little humor. You’re great Ellie

[@jeffrob073]

So awesome, the greatest thing is that you’re making memories with your family. The learning is a bonus!

[@elishashawn3188]

i guess Im randomly asking but does any of you know a trick to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the account password. I love any assistance you can give me

[@alessandroasa1861]

@Elisha Shawn Instablaster ;)

[@elishashawn3188]

@Alessandro Asa thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@elishashawn3188]

@Alessandro Asa it worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much you saved my ass :D

[@alessandroasa1861]

@Elisha Shawn Glad I could help xD

[@teejay622]

I'm so jealous! I'd love to add a Sniper setup to my 65 F100 but dang they are expensive! Not to mention I'm also very jealous of dad for having his daughter be so interested in wrenching. You guys are making lifelong memories here. Looks like I'll be binging to get caught up on this build.

[@donameci7]

Awesome!! Anyone else gets that Tingling sensation every time a classic car starts up for the first time after putting in so much work?!!? Great work!!

[@ericsteel7643]

13:50 partially dropped the F-Bomb lol too cute . Great video series. Keep em coming .

[@dougrogillio2223]

I have done all of those things 1000 times. I felt your excitement when it fired up!

[@lamboferruccio]

So awesome seeing you work with your dad in the garage learning as you go, so cool seeing a young person not buried in their phone or a video game and appreciating an old car, what a concept 😆.

[@stevewilson2334]

Stumbled upon this video looking into getting a holly sniper. Awesome 👏 video like to see more family videos like this on the net. 👍🏻

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you so much!!

[@artgibbens1730]

Yay for you, Ellie! So glad you were able to get some sponsorship to do this with Holley. Now you can enjoy Carl to the max!

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you!!

[@matthewfenton8775]

I love you’re enthusiasm and your just a joy to follow

[@scmclane]

I smiled all the way through this video, this girl is the greatest.

[@ElliesGarage]

Aw. Thanks so much for those kind words!

[@jwg34]

New favorite KZbinr working on old cars n stuff! Wish I could see this much enthusiasm out of my kids. Don’t get me wrong, they help me wrench and I return the favor but they’re never this enthusiastic. Keep up the great work.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you for the encouragement!!

[@thedelusionisreal]

I'm excited watching her. 15 years old awesome.

[@cbr600rx7]

Love the video and the support from your dad. Keep doing what you love and remember these times.

[@scottadams4015]

We really enjoyed the video. My daughter and I are working on a ‘66 Mustang with an inline 6 and will certainly be checking out the Holley Sniper as a replacement for the old 1100. Keep up the good work!

[@DanielGutierrez68]

Glad to see you taking an interest in working on your car. I enjoyed the install video. Good job to you and your dad.

[@SpyderGarage]

Great job guys. Even with step by step instructions things never go quite as planned. Thanks for being real. ☺️

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you!

[@hippylong]

You give me hope for the future. YOU GO GIRL!

[@rdionne]

so excited to see the real anxiety and excitement of a first start, Keep on going with your journey and show more ladies that they too can enjoy cars too

[@agooser26]

Wow, I am impressed Ellie, that is a really sweet EFI Holley System :) So much good learning in this episode :) you are making the coolest car ever!

[@eddiepatterson5025]

I came across this video from searching around so I watched it you’re really good learning with your dad and have memories of a life time. This reminds me of my older sister when me and her worked on her cars she had at the time. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas and have a Blessed One.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you!!

[@renejimenez]

Good job, and congratulations on the EFI.

[@TheBenMonzon]

I’m loving your energy! Awesome vid!

[@shadetreejoe3986]

Great work with the EFI and getting it all sorted. Driveability is going to be so much better.

[@RollingRigTraction]

Fuel injection, as my auto shop instructor always said is merely a guaranteed to pollute system. This is why if you want anything near decent fuel economy with injection systems you need to confuse the computer to lean the fuel mixture.

[@garywilson4396]

Really awesome to see you and dad wrenching it up 👍

[@kenhorne5650]

Being a Ford fan always enjoy that same sound when it starts and runs. Nice can count the pistons.

[@ElliesGarage]

Yes!

[@donniesthing5574]

Most fun I had all day. Miles of smiles. I found you guys while searching for info on the Sniper. I’m considering an install on my 1973 VW Thing. 😃 Thanks for topping my day.

[@ElliesGarage]

Wow, thanks so much for commenting and encouraging us! And good luck on your VW project!!!

[@dansanders4402]

I think I might try one of those Holly EFI units. Great video!

[@calivalley9056]

I’m currently installing a sniper system on a 71 Camaro and in your last video you answered a question I had about a return line. Nice work. If this project is going to be stationary for a while, you may want to look into cribbing (wood stands) to get your car higher off the ground. It makes a massive difference and is relatively inexpensive and reusable.

[@rickh8380]

I too came by your channel by accident. What an awesome how to. Having someone there to help and guide you is an invaluable learning tool, and just makes it all that much more fun. Looks like I have quite a few of your videos to catch up on. Take care. Cheers

[@carlislechildress3284]

That was a major upgrade. Excellent work.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you very much!

[@sandboundchris]

Good job. Excellent details

[@lancmac]

Your an inspiration... After throwing away an E-Street FI unit 7 years ago I thought FI was just all hype.. I have been using a Holly and a FST carb before and after that experience. Both ran far better than the stock quadrajet did back when the car was new, BTW I am the original owner of the 70.. I installed the Sniper unit taking 4 leisurely days and I used the Holly in original tank fuel pump conversion. The Tank was by far the easiest and fastest part of the conversion. Installing the Sniper was like changing carbs.. but handling all the wires, hoses and zip ties took several tries till I got them where I wanted them, At least for now. I started it up in 3 seconds and in 10 seconds it was idling great.. I let it learn the idle and shut it down. I installed the progressive link and reset the controller and then started it up. Turn the key wait 3 seconds for the fuel pump to stop and start.. 2 seconds.. one revolution it starts.. In 10 seconds it corrects for only having fuel on two bbls.. I took it for its first drive.. with no other mods or adjustments... It ran great.. It ran better than when it was new..... It is a Dart 372, ZZ4 roller cam, AL6 ignition..... It runs great, did I say that?? Would I recommend it.. I would.. Will it last a week? A year, 10 years? We will find out..

[@trentdawg2832]

I just installed a holley terminator x max on my ls3 headed lq9 with a lsa supercharger. .... It literally started on the first try. ......I love it......tommarow I get to take it on its maiden voyage!!#!#

[@ElliesGarage]

COOL!!!!

[@flyguy437]

Old dude here. Ellie, you teach me so much!🎉

[@ElliesGarage]

I still can't believe people can actually get and learn things from our videos! Thank you!!

[@A.R.77]

Great work and motivation.

[@Paulie1232]

Glad to see you got him up and running....

[@michaelsharkey2602]

Ok, this is awesome. I’m stoked the owner/young girl is doing it all herself! I’ve thought about one of these setups for my old 56 Plymouth Ute. But was very sceptical I could do all the electrical & programming stuff. But you guys showed me it is doable! 👍 Thanks

[@ElliesGarage]

Yes! If I did it you can, too!!!

[@masterofnonetv8361]

This is awesome! I didn't know holley made this unit. I have a 66 mustang with this same engine.

[@friedgizzard]

Just found your video, and good job lady! There is hope for your generation, can’t make stuff better without tearing it down first. It makes me happy to see kids taking pride in learning something new. Now I just need to put that efi on my 57 pickup.

[@MrFordguy73]

This is awesome. Love the memories being made.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks so much!!

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

A UPDATE on this setup with pros / cons & if ANY issues & how those issues were corrected would be VERY HELPFUL ! Have a Great New year !@@ElliesGarage

[@henrys.6864]

Great job, Ellie and your Dad!👍

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you so much!

[@ditzydoo4378]

Cool Beans, I have a 1965 Ford Ranchero with a 200 c.i. Inline-Six that I to have been looking to resto-mod. And have been thinking about a Holly EFI system. This is great because I can follow along and see how it all works. I've also thought about installing a Clifford 6=8 Manifold/Exhaust header as well.

[@backwoodsvapes139]

I love this!! I’m fixing up my grandparents old 65 with the little 200 six c4 auto. Great cars and definitely different. Proud to see you loving on that old bird!!!

[@davidlj53]

You and your dad make a great team!

[@standingintheson1]

You two are doing a great job! When I do my Holley system I know who I'm calling to come check my work. 😉

[@ElliesGarage]

Not sure if we'd be any help but we would love to see it!

[@OutlawMercenary]

This channel is the better part of the KZbin universe.

[@ElliesGarage]

So nice of you! Thank you so much!!

[@michaelau5159]

Another good video. The best way to find when a piston is on "compression" (commonly called Top Dead Centre or TDC) is to get a long thin screw driver or piece of fence wire and put it down the spark plug hole. When you wind the engine over by hand the screw driver will move up or down as the piston moves up and down. When it stops moving up the piston is at TDC, if you have the rocker cover off the valves will both be closed.

[@michaelau5159]

@@john0270 I don't know of any traditional engine that the exhaust valve is closed on both TDCs. There is a thing called valve overlap where the vales are both open at TDC (not compression stroke) so the intake helps to scavenge more exhaust gasses out of the cylinder. If both valves are closed on both TDC in a traditional engine you'll have an engine that is severely limited.

[@74nova36]

@@michaelau5159 *Logical*

[@steamy1225]

Nice to see Carl running with the new EFI system. I hope you installed a cover plate over the opening where the old mechanical fuel pump was to keep the oil from leaking out or being squirted out while running. Otherwise nice show . Also don't forget to cover the grounds with some liquid tape or varnish or RTV to prevent them from corroding. Corrosion on grounds can be a very bad thing and cause many electrical problems. In the Future i may do this swap on My Ford F100 . Nice work

[@danielgallegos8869]

I don't know how I stumbled on to this vid but glad I did. Awesome energy!!!. And the car sounds great. Liked and subscribed!!

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you so much!!

[@MissionRestomod]

The factory pink coil wire has built in resistance. A lot of folks miss this fact when they switch to an electronic ignition.

[@ElliesGarage]

That's good info! Thanks!

[@74nova36]

Heard that’s an issue on fords and not chevys of that decade. I went electronic ignition and did have an issue yet.

[@biglakehotrods381]

Wow! Carl came to life quick! Very cool.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you! Yes, he's starting so great now!!

[@ScottKirk-Notredcrew]

Great video !! Good job!

[@sergiosolis4538]

A beautiful little lady that's knowledgeable about cars and wrenches, that's awesome.

[@mariamolina5204]

I enjoyed watching this, my husband actually works for Holley in El Paso Texas. We have his Grandfather's 1969 c20 waiting for the Sniper 6 cylinder system. Be safe have a nice day

[@yourbasicguy1098]

That was fun. Thanks!

[@brookesmilbourn3188]

Super awesome video cool build !

[@TheKiltedYaksman1]

The carb is not the bottleneck in the wheezy old Ford 200. The head, with its integrated intake only designed for a single one-barrel carb, that holds that engine back. Really impressive job, anyway. And yes, this will likely be more reliable and efficient, and cold weather drivability will be night and day.

[@GiancarloFloyd]

I’m definitely going to be looking into this later on for my f100.

[@mustangrebuilder]

As a Dad I love it 2 thumbs up

[@stevechaz8613]

Good stuff! I enjoyed this video!

[@ElliesGarage]

Awesome, thank you!

[@bobbydotson39]

So freaking Happy for you!!!

[@bobbydotson39]

“I just wanna drive it forever!”

[@danbob1650]

Way to take your 4 door uncool falcon to next level. My falcon is 65 4 door own it for 25 yrs BTW saw you on the cover of FCA.

[@tonywestvirginia]

Great job young lady!!!

[@Str8sixfan]

If you can teach me tricks to getting holley to notice my carburetor issues on my Fairmont, I'm all ears to see if they'd like to have a 2bbl kit poster child...and I laughed out loud when Ellie said "I'll do it this time" after the breaker was tripped. And can I also say, this is such a cool "wolf in sheep's clothing" move. EFI on a 65 falcon with the original straight six. So cool!

[@JoseGomez-vn7hn]

Great job. I wish more kids would be like you. Less time in the x box more time in the tool box

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@dh2360]

Success! The car is an amazing ride, good job. Hopefully you can attend lots of car shows with it to share your accomplishments.

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you! Yes, we're hoping to do A LOT of shows this year. Can't wait!!!

[@jlevilynn]

Thanks for the great video. We're thinking of doing the same thing to our 63 Futura. Please report back the improvement you gain in fuel mileage.

[@matthewb.1687]

Im not sure if you know about this Ellie, but on facebook, there is a vintage Mustang six page dedicated to people holding on to their ford straight six and helping them beef it up for the modern road if that is something you want to do. Lot’s of falcon owners in there as well. I’ve been following all of your videos with the falcon because its almost exactly the same as my Mustang. I have the 200 ci in my 65 Mustang. Anyway, I loved your restomod series and have plans of getting my car back on the road too.

[@mechtrician1]

I am running a Sniper 1100 on my 200 and I love it. Nifty little unit.

[@ElliesGarage]

Right!?

[@mechtrician1]

@@ElliesGarage and I’m adding the hyperspark as we speak!

[@michaelau5159]

How's your fuel economy? I replied on your video regarding stoic.

[@mechtrician1]

@@michaelau5159 Hi there. I haven’t driven it enough to check it yet. Next time I fill up I’ll calculate it. I still need to optimize the timing table as well, but I’ll let you know.

[@MrNDboi]

@@mechtrician1 did you notice any power gains? or is it more for reliability?

[@jesusyeshuaelelyonelshadai6295]

Thank you for your awesome video and input.... Your amazing mechanic/woman.. keep it up 🤔👍👍👍👍

[@rebuildbetter]

Congrats! Keep it up!

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks! We will!

[@user-su5bg3ii8n]

Great job

[@CAMERAMAN173]

Great job young lady and so nice to see a woman who knows cars.

[@MarcBchannel]

Didn't even know they made those that's so cool. Kind of looks like a holly one barrel on a slant six 👍

[@brandonyork9871]

Very cool keep up good work

[@90AMason]

Have any updates? I had a Fitech on my 351 and it bricked itself and have been looking into the sniper. Its awesome to see other people my age working on the classics, especially when most of my friends are into imports. Keep it up!

[@mrphillipwest]

Love it!!!

[@not-fishing4730]

Nice going Dad, help her, not do it for her. Remember it's a Dad's job even if discounted by others. I've always used a bamboo chopstick for finding TDC.

[@OneMechanic]

As always. Awesome 😃👍

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks again!

[@pascaljeske7307]

So very cool parts for the Car and next cool Video wait on the next Part ❤️❤️👍❤️❤️

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you 🤗

[@TheFARM2019]

Nice! So it been on there for almost a year now… there is a company called vintage inlines that make an aluminum cylinder head for it that with a cam swap and 2 barrel sniper will make great power… just throwing that out there

[@MrGerdar]

Great video. Thanks

[@ElliesGarage]

Glad you liked it!

[@gonzalocontreras9692]

Good job, i follow you because i have one fairmont with the same engine,. Cheers

[@markstella8723]

My mate has a 221 in a Aussie XT Fairmont this looks interesting!

[@highway2run]

Got a 72 F100 that would love this ❣️

[@richardc2755]

Great video! Thinking about getting one for my ‘63 Futura convertible. Are you going to make an update video about how things have been going with the car since you’ve done the swap? Beautiful car by the way!

[@ElliesGarage]

Thank you so much! Yes, we need to do a follow-up video. We honestly haven't been driving a lot, but this summer we're be driving much more, so we'll make sure to do a video talking about how it's been with the Sniper towards the end of the summer. Thanks again!!

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

GLAD I'm seeing this, maybe picking up a 200 that's been put in a 1989 Ranger

[@RBFR01]

EFI will improve on everything as it's a new technology

[@jayjarman8036]

Totally car unrelated, but Ground Hog day is my favorite Dickensens Christmas Carol movie without being about Christmas.

[@ElliesGarage]

Yes! I didn't even think about it but it is like Christmas Carol. That's cool!

[@kingjeremysircornwell7847]

Blaster coil, Flame thrower ignition, copper plugs.

[@OldManFrank]

*I'm still 50/50 on upgrading my carburetor or going EFI on my 1976 Camaro.*

[@Tony_in_AZ]

Very nice... Holley's EFI for high performance use works very well too. Time to plan out the install of a turbo on to Carl?

[@67Stang]

Another great episode. Enjoying your progress. I do have a couple questions about the EFI. First, do you get to keep your original breather/air filter? Second, do you have to replace the distributor? I have a Petronix electronic ignition in my original distributor.

[@vidalmiller1773]

No you don't have to I just put super sniper on 72 chevelle with hyperspark love it

[@l.munnier9658]

Next when installing a hose on a barb fitting try using a heat gun soften the hose. Have done this on A/C hose,. etc.

[@YODAMAN5]

Kiddo great video, love your very expense HB voltimeter....lol

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks! Ha! Yes, nothing but the finest. 😂

[@dougtond1380]

I find this annoying as hell to watch... But I am interested in learning about the 200ci straight six... And I think I am realizing that the annoyance I feel is just misplaced sadness that I never got to do something cool like this with my dad. Never even met the guy. Very jealous. Keep plugging away, you two. Savor the journey

[@dw8840]

13:50 we completely fuck-forgot. 😆😁 Jokes aside great documentary.

[@danielsmith-ze3wy]

Awesome 👍

[@ElliesGarage]

Thanks 🤗