EFI to carb.... again
04-03-2008, 08:40 AM
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On a proven setup like that, we are almost certain to get it right on the first try. There are quite a few of us who have done that setup many times on a stock motor. Modified engines take a little more work and should be done on a dyno to get the best tune possible. We have a program for the stockers and just need to dump it in and go.
The biggest benefit of the efi is safety. With knock protection, you have a huge safety margin that becomes much more crucial in boosted applications. Although the carb is simplier, it gives up that protection. That could mean the difference of beating the bearings out of the bottom end or not, should you get some cheap fuel. Also, you just get a better overall engine. You have basically unlimited tunability, allowing you to tune it to the nth degree.
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The biggest benefit of the efi is safety. With knock protection, you have a huge safety margin that becomes much more crucial in boosted applications. Although the carb is simplier, it gives up that protection. That could mean the difference of beating the bearings out of the bottom end or not, should you get some cheap fuel. Also, you just get a better overall engine. You have basically unlimited tunability, allowing you to tune it to the nth degree.
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04-03-2008, 10:24 AM
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04-04-2008, 06:21 PM
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Another option is get the Prochargers and convert to blow a blow thru set-up...that is if you wanted to go carbed. I know you know Mustang Billy he can set you straight on a blow thru setup. Also I have a buddy here that is a Procharger dealer.
04-04-2008, 06:49 PM
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Rock on..... I think I've met Billy before. Nice guy.
The shop that sponsored my car is a procharger dealer and can get me some awesome deals. But it would still be around 9k whereas the 250 blowers with carbs and everything for around 5.5k.
But in all honesty, if I get a boat that has efi, I'll use the prochargers. Carbs and I'll do the blowers.
The shop that sponsored my car is a procharger dealer and can get me some awesome deals. But it would still be around 9k whereas the 250 blowers with carbs and everything for around 5.5k.
But in all honesty, if I get a boat that has efi, I'll use the prochargers. Carbs and I'll do the blowers.
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Its an Outlaw 10.5 Mustang. Single turbo alcohol efi. Havent been making any hits cause I am trying to sell it, but the market for expensive race cars isnt so good right now. So I'll be taking it out in a few weeks to make a few more shakedown runs.
