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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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Carb Engine In 88 Efi??

is it possible to put a carbureted engine in a truck that has efi??
 
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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You can put a carburated engine in anything. Just use an aftermarket ignition system like a msd or something simular.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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yeah but why would you want to?
Carburetors of that era were either a controlled fuel leak, or a metered fuel leak... I can't remember how to tell the difference...
 

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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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You can retrofit your existing efi to an earlier engine of the same type, yes. Easier than making a carb work in an EFI truck.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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im guessing that a 302 efi system wont fit on a 351??
 
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im guessing that a 302 efi system wont fit on a 351??
just what is it you're trying to do?
 
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well i want to swap out me efi 302 for a 351 h/o but it would be easier to carb it woulen it??im going to pack it with as much preformance as i can afford. and i dont know if a stock efi system will cut it..
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 05:53 AM
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Carb are still the cheapest for the money.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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well i want to swap out me efi 302 for a 351 h/o but it would be easier to carb it woulen it??im going to pack it with as much preformance as i can afford. and i dont know if a stock efi system will cut it..
given the multitude of speed parts available for EFI engines, I'd do it that way...
big bore throttle body, performance injectors, intakes, cams tailored specifically for EFI, headers with O2 ports, chips, etc.
 
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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is it possible to put a carbureted engine in a truck that has efi??
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Im going to pack it with as much preformance as i can afford. and i dont know if a stock efi system will cut it..
Well.. spill the beans... just how much performance can you afford? FYI.. the stock truck EFI system can handle heads, a cam, and a complete exhaust system.
 
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If you're worried about the intake get the ports wallered out a little and gasket matches get the heads done and a good cam and you'll have some decent sized acorns.
 
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