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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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Carburetor VS. EFI

just wondering what everyone is running their n/a's with?

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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 08:04 PM
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also what are the benifits of going Carburetorated?
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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Originally posted by rx78788
also what are the benifits of going Carburetorated?
1) Complies with racing rules that do not allow EFI.
2) Mechanics who have not learned anything since 1975 like carbs.

Other than that, they pretty much suck.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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I've heard carbureation is actually BETTER for rotary engines than EFI. I didn't really belive it when I heard it, but I be someone here knows for sure.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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I've heard carbureation is actually BETTER for rotary engines than EFI. I didn't really belive it when I heard it, but I be someone here knows for sure.
See #2 above.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 10:11 PM
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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Originally posted by Jinx099
I've heard carbureation is actually BETTER for rotary engines than EFI.
Whoever told you that obviously knows nothing about either rotaries or EFI.

The only time that a carb will give a better result is when you install one that can outflow the stock EFI intake system. Even then the benefits would only be in peak power, with losses in most other areas. The only reason you'd do this is if you want to go faster but can't afford to upgrade the stock EFI intake system, in which case you should've bought a TII in the first place.
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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 11:57 PM
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i quess that shows me that the myth of the carb out preforming a EFI, is wrong. thanks guys.

one more quick thing, the racing beat intake manifold and the holly 600 cfm carb. would it notice hunge gains in power. and how much worse gas milage should someone buy one expect to see?
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