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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 10:35 AM
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Carb or Stock Injection?

Well guys i have been having problrms with my car and I don't if to go to a holly or spend the money on fixing my harness to make it run right. What are the pro's and con's of the different systems? I have no A/C no P/S and only plan on driving it once and a while.It is also street ported. Thanx.
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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ive heard you get good horsepower gains, call racing beat and ask them
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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its only a matter of time before this turns into another carb vs FI argument. Ive driven both. FI has better gas milage carbs look good and are cheap. I dont really like holley I prefer 2 barrell carbs like Weber, Mikuni or Dellorto. But if you go carb get ready for the haters
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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I am considering the Holley carb system also and previously had ideas of a new fuel system... I would actually like to know the pros and cons of Carb and FI.
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Search the archives Carb vs FI has been covered a million times. Your not going to get a straight answer. First you have to set a goal for your car, daily driver, race car, etc.. and set just how much your willing to spend. My daily driver is carbed I dont have nor had any fuel related problems. It drinks alot of gas about 10mpg and will never pass emmissions. FI is much more efficient a little more complicated but with either one you will have to do some research and learn exactly how they work and how to tune. hope this helps
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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Holley's will just **** you off. Go the IDA.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 08:02 AM
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Stick with the stock system. Carbing could be a solution to your problems, but in the end, sticking with the stock system will probably be just as cheap, better, and easier.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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Please search for "carburetor", "carb" and "conversion". This has been covered MANY, MANY times with always the same argument from both sides.

The fact is that EFI is superior, period, and anyone who argues has no clue.

Does it cost more? Yes, it does. Is it more complicated? I say no, but those who are scared by electronics say yes.

There are a million used harnesses out there so getting the stock system working should not be a big deal. Or you can go aftermarket.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Aaron Cake
Please search for "carburetor", "carb" and "conversion". This has been covered MANY, MANY times with always the same argument from both sides.

The fact is that EFI is superior, period, and anyone who argues has no clue.

Does it cost more? Yes, it does. Is it more complicated? I say no, but those who are scared by electronics say yes.

There are a million used harnesses out there so getting the stock system working should not be a big deal. Or you can go aftermarket.
Damn, a DMM voltage check at the ECU will tell you 90+% of the things you need to know... but noooooo...... that's too difficult for some people.

P.S. to thread starter/anyone. If you don't own a DMM, go buy one.
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