Carb or FI?
05-29-2002, 01:07 AM
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Carb or FI?
WWYD? I'm pissed off enough that I want my V6 4.3L to really perform in my car when it gets in. I'm willing to put in an FI and overlook the fears of sensors and gadgetry associated with FI if the numbers are good enough. I plan on putting in an S/C later, if that helps.
05-29-2002, 01:21 AM
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Hell, if you are thinking about a 4.3, you may as well go for a Small Block V8... They are only 5 inches longer than the 4.3, and all the same mounts will bolt up.. Same transmission housing as well.. The 262 (4.3) is a damn good running motor for a V6, but NOTHING compares to 350 Cubes of Fury.. wink Just a though..
OH!! and 4 Barrel Q-Jet all the way!!!
OH!! and 4 Barrel Q-Jet all the way!!!
05-29-2002, 01:41 AM
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Carb. (some days I wish we still had the option)
put a blower in HEHEHE Make the Mad Max version of a pony.
But really IF you go with FI then you need all wiring ECU and depending you may not be able to tune the ECU to what YOU want. And thats what COunts.
Anyway my ignorent .02$
put a blower in HEHEHE Make the Mad Max version of a pony.But really IF you go with FI then you need all wiring ECU and depending you may not be able to tune the ECU to what YOU want. And thats what COunts.
Anyway my ignorent .02$
05-29-2002, 01:43 AM
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I have Q-jet on there now, but I'm going to replace it for a Holley 500 cfm, or an FI, depending. A 350 is actually only two inches longer, and I will lay out my engine bay in such a way to accomodate that motor for the future.
05-29-2002, 01:55 AM
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I'm with Choopi... go for the V-8, in the future at least, if not right now.
You'll probably have more ability to tune the engine to your liking with a carb. FI and all the electronic stuff that goes with it is too much of a pain IMO.
I prefer EFI in a stock vehicle, but if you're taking a project like what you have planned, carb will likely be easier to deal with.
That's my $0.02
Go for it Jed... I wanna see this thing when it's done!!
You'll probably have more ability to tune the engine to your liking with a carb. FI and all the electronic stuff that goes with it is too much of a pain IMO.
I prefer EFI in a stock vehicle, but if you're taking a project like what you have planned, carb will likely be easier to deal with.
That's my $0.02
Go for it Jed... I wanna see this thing when it's done!!
05-29-2002, 01:33 PM
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Once you get your EFI set up right, even if it's just a TBI, you will NEVER EVER regret having spent 6 times as much as you would have on a carburetor. It starts, always, first time, and then it runs well. Like magic. Cold, hot, altitude, it don't care.
and seriously, unless you literally have an already-built engine laying around, go ahead and spend the $300 for a lightly-used 350.
and spend the rest of the budget tubbing the rear so you can get some traction...
This is a cool project.
and seriously, unless you literally have an already-built engine laying around, go ahead and spend the $300 for a lightly-used 350.
and spend the rest of the budget tubbing the rear so you can get some traction...
This is a cool project.
05-29-2002, 02:07 PM
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It's a 262 V6, I have the engine already for $200 and it came with a starter and has 50K on it. It wasn't started in 10 years, so i'l be honing it and all...