8 injectors are used for 3 reasons......
1) BLING EFFECT
2) 8 LOW FLOW CHEAP INJECTORS CAN BE USED AS EARLY SHONKY SOFTWARE
COULD NOT DRIVE GREYS PROPERLY .
3) USING EXTRA 4 INJECTORS GIVES BETTER MIXTURE FORMATION DUE TO MORE TIME TO
MIX WITH AIR AS IT IS FURTHER AWAY FROM THE CYLINDER.
THIS DOES GIVE A SLIGHT INCREASE IN BHP (perhaps 5-8 BHP in 500 BHP)
The disadvantages.....
More cost, more electronics, more wiring, more software, more fuel lines and less space under the bonnet.
I personally prefer the BIG 4 route but, 8 injectors are just as effective if set up
properly.