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03-07-2010, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Las Vegas
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Carb or fuel injection?
Carb or tbi? I don't know what to do. I drive on the highway almost everyday and I either need a new carb or to spend the money on a tbi. In Vegas when it's 120 outside and 170 on the street the carb acts up alittle. I'm not a mechanic by no means and just want to enjoy the ride of my old 79. Please help.
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03-07-2010, 07:59 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Waterboro ,MAINE
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Re: Carb or fuel injection?
INJECTION hands down!!! IMO carb are outdated !
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78 C-10 5.3 LSX -4L60E Last edited by 78-5.3; 03-07-2010 at 07:59 PM. |
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03-07-2010, 09:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: san antonio tx
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Re: Carb or fuel injection?
injection...as the member name above reads.. 5.3 is the way to go.. how is that saying? once you go ls!! you never want less!!!
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03-07-2010, 09:16 PM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX
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Re: Carb or fuel injection?
I drive a carb. Get 18+ MPG at 70 MPH. Carbs are outdate but they do work when properly adjusted and setup.
Without an engine transplant, aftermarket TBI/MPFI installs are available. Read this article: http://users.sfo.com/~eagle/howell.html You'll get a good idea about using stock parts from a donor vehicle. You can even upgrade a few parts for better performance. You can buy parts from http://www.cfm-tech.com/ |
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03-07-2010, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: san antonio tx
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Re: Carb or fuel injection?
also gchemist is right on the properly tune carbs
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03-07-2010, 09:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: san antonio tx
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Re: Carb or fuel injection?
this post is just to change the email notification option
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03-07-2010, 09:23 PM
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Happy to be here
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
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Re: Carb or fuel injection?
Sounds like you just need someone to tune your carb properly. I prefer injection, but there is nothing wrong with a properly tuned carb.
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03-07-2010, 10:38 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Las Vegas
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Re: Carb or fuel injection?
What would be the best injection set up for my chevy 350 5.7
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03-08-2010, 12:14 AM
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BAD BOW-Silverado XST
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX
Posts: 6,431
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Re: Carb or fuel injection?
Is the motor modified? If so, a Ram Jet setup from GM is perfect.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/NAL-12498032 If the motor is stock, a TBI/TPI setup works fine. |
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03-08-2010, 12:32 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Houston
Posts: 970
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Re: Carb or fuel injection?
an LS based engine is just more hassle free.
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03-08-2010, 12:40 AM
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haha, ford guys...
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Visalia, CA
Posts: 576
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Re: Carb or fuel injection?
with wild heat swings the carb is bound to be UN-EFFICIENT carbs do not suck. Theres a reason people still use them. Emphasis on the word UN-EFFICIENT...
You should look into the edelbrock kit or a complete swap. |
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