Fuel injection or Carb
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Fuel injection or Carb
I have a 1986 Ford F-150 with a 302 that has stock fuel injection. I am considering to change the fuel delievery system. I don't know wether to buy a new intake manifold and carb or get an after market fuel injection system. I don't do much hill climbing. I just want something reliable that delievers the most power. Please give your opinion and give reasons why.
Laughing Gas
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From: Dallas, TX, USA
EFI - if necessary, aftermarket or MegaSquirt/TwEECer if you want to tune it. EFI delivers at least as much power as a carb (up to about 1000hp), but has better fuel economy. Modern EFI systems and components are often more tunable than and at least as reliable as a carb.
Also, see this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=253449
Also, see this thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=253449
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From: Billings Montana
I'd have to agree with Spktyr. EFI will give you great throttle response, better mileage and great cold weather starting compared to a carb and you don't have to adjust it to make it idle smoothly.
