efi vs. carb
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efi vs. carb
well i was wondering with how expensive efi hop up parts are, that i could switch over to a carb set up and get more hp out of my 5.8. i see how chips, maf senors, throtle bodies, k&n kits, are so expensive. i think i can put a cam, intake, and carb for less the money and be better off. i know efi is nice for a daily driver, but i dont mind messing with a carb. i had a carberated 350 with no over drive in a chevy and got better gas mileage then my 96' 5.8 with overdrive. i was wondering if anyone out there has though of this swap and if anyone has preformed it. thanks for any input.
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From: Concord, NC
I'd stick with EFI, but that's just my personal preference. You already have a mass air truck, so it will be pretty forgiving of engine modifications without having to get a chip. You have an electronic overdrive transmission, which is controlled by the computer, so that will be expensive to get working without the stock engine computer.
