? about going carb
01-08-2011, 07:54 AM
#2
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Unless you plan on going all out with the car making it pretty much a dedicated race car and not being able to pass inspection, don't do it.
Here's a link to someone who is in the process of doing it if you want to read up.
http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27798
Here's a link to someone who is in the process of doing it if you want to read up.
http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27798
01-09-2011, 07:35 AM
#5
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I wouldn't go carb, even besides all the work and money there's no point. You can make just as much power staying fuel injected and then you have all the benefits of a good idle, part throttle driving, MPG, running good in all weather or altitude, you know, all the reasons cars aren't carb'd anymore ha ha.
That other post looked like he was building a track only car to run in a specific class with specific rules. That would be the only reason to switch over to a setup like that.
Switching to a stroker 4.6 like Brenspeed's 5.0 block would give you more displacement (duh, ha ha) which would give you more torque for sure and maybe a little more horsepower too. At some point I'm planning on going with Brenspeeds 5.0 block, then I'll have a built bottom end for more power from the blower.
That other post looked like he was building a track only car to run in a specific class with specific rules. That would be the only reason to switch over to a setup like that.
Switching to a stroker 4.6 like Brenspeed's 5.0 block would give you more displacement (duh, ha ha) which would give you more torque for sure and maybe a little more horsepower too. At some point I'm planning on going with Brenspeeds 5.0 block, then I'll have a built bottom end for more power from the blower.
01-09-2011, 04:57 PM
#7
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I wouldn't go carb, even besides all the work and money there's no point. You can make just as much power staying fuel injected and then you have all the benefits of a good idle, part throttle driving, MPG, running good in all weather or altitude, you know, all the reasons cars aren't carb'd anymore ha ha.
That other post looked like he was building a track only car to run in a specific class with specific rules. That would be the only reason to switch over to a setup like that.
Switching to a stroker 4.6 like Brenspeed's 5.0 block would give you more displacement (duh, ha ha) which would give you more torque for sure and maybe a little more horsepower too. At some point I'm planning on going with Brenspeeds 5.0 block, then I'll have a built bottom end for more power from the blower.
That other post looked like he was building a track only car to run in a specific class with specific rules. That would be the only reason to switch over to a setup like that.
Switching to a stroker 4.6 like Brenspeed's 5.0 block would give you more displacement (duh, ha ha) which would give you more torque for sure and maybe a little more horsepower too. At some point I'm planning on going with Brenspeeds 5.0 block, then I'll have a built bottom end for more power from the blower.
ah ic stroker short block , how you like the KB ?
01-09-2011, 09:01 PM
#9
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Location: Surrey, BC Canada
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I think if your car is a DD, I would stay FI. If your stang is a show car.......then consider the carb! I think it would be awesome as the V8 carbureted mustangs give you more of the muscle car feel. I saw an S197 mustang at a car show in WA this past summer which had a boss motor in it.
I will see if I can find you the link to a picture of it.
I will see if I can find you the link to a picture of it.
01-09-2011, 09:15 PM
#10
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Location: Oregon
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Other than outright wanting a carb, there is no reason to go back to one. You'll lose efficiency and won't gain any power at all.
I find that many who think they're easier to maintain because they don't have a bunch of electrics have never had to rebuild a carb either. While it's not rocket science, I'd much rather deal with a 'smart' system.
I find that many who think they're easier to maintain because they don't have a bunch of electrics have never had to rebuild a carb either. While it's not rocket science, I'd much rather deal with a 'smart' system.