5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang Technical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.

going to carb?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-21-2007, 11:34 PM
  #1  
black05
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
black05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location:
Posts: 113
Default going to carb?

when i do my motor swap, it will be a lot cheaper for me to just bolt on a nice carb instead of buying all the new needed things like a new maf, tb, upper and lower intake, cold air ect.with that being said, the car is only going to be driven on nice sunny days so would going to a carb be a good thing or do i spend all the money on the efi add ons. i have no plans at all on supercharging, or adding nitrous. what do you think?
black05 is offline  
Old 06-21-2007, 11:36 PM
  #2  
my77stang
6th Gear Member
 
my77stang's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Citrus County, FL
Posts: 8,007
Default RE: going to carb?

carbs make morepower when tuned properly anyways, i say to hell with EFI
my77stang is offline  
Old 06-21-2007, 11:48 PM
  #3  
90mustang5.8
I ♥ Acer
 
90mustang5.8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Posts: 4,921
Default RE: going to carb?

ORIGINAL: my77stang

carbs make morepower when tuned properly anyways, i say to hell with EFI
+1000

and yes it would be cheaper to go carb then fi.
90mustang5.8 is offline  
Old 06-21-2007, 11:49 PM
  #4  
black05
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
black05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location:
Posts: 113
Default RE: going to carb?

you guys are the best thats all i wanted to know. thanks again, john
black05 is offline  
Old 06-21-2007, 11:52 PM
  #5  
HACKGT350
6th Gear Member
 
HACKGT350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: new jersey
Posts: 6,635
Default RE: going to carb?

you know you can drive carb in the rain and not so nice days. i was driving in the pooring rain like an hour ago doesnt change the way the car runs as long as you have it tuned right. oh mine is also a daily driver
HACKGT350 is offline  
Old 06-21-2007, 11:55 PM
  #6  
black05
1st Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
black05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location:
Posts: 113
Default RE: going to carb?

no i understand that but i was just wondering if the car will still run great with a carb compared to efi. i like how the carb is simple and a lot cheaper. thanks for the help
black05 is offline  
Old 06-21-2007, 11:58 PM
  #7  
90mustang5.8
I ♥ Acer
 
90mustang5.8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Posts: 4,921
Default RE: going to carb?

ORIGINAL: HACKGT350

you know you can drive carb in the rain and not so nice days. i was driving in the pooring rain like an hour ago doesnt change the way the car runs as long as you have it tuned right. oh mine is also a daily driver
that must suck having that scoop on your car, because then your engine bay gets all wet. or is the scoop non functional?
90mustang5.8 is offline  
Old 06-21-2007, 11:58 PM
  #8  
HACKGT350
6th Gear Member
 
HACKGT350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: new jersey
Posts: 6,635
Default RE: going to carb?

oh yeah trust me i completely forget im driving a carbed car. it runs just as strong and fast as efi. it never changes the way the engine runs when its hot, cold, raining, sunny. as long as its tuned right it will be fine
HACKGT350 is offline  
Old 06-22-2007, 12:00 AM
  #9  
HACKGT350
6th Gear Member
 
HACKGT350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: new jersey
Posts: 6,635
Default RE: going to carb?

ORIGINAL: 90mustang5.8

ORIGINAL: HACKGT350

you know you can drive carb in the rain and not so nice days. i was driving in the pooring rain like an hour ago doesnt change the way the car runs as long as you have it tuned right. oh mine is also a daily driver
that must suck having that scoop on your car, because then your engine bay gets all wet. or is the scoop non functional?
nope its functional, its really not bad but my valve covers and air cleaner get dirty alot so im cleaning them every other day haha. the greatest is driving at night and watching the moths get closer and then disapear into the hood scoop
HACKGT350 is offline  
Old 06-22-2007, 12:08 AM
  #10  
ACE
4th Gear Member
 
ACE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location:
Posts: 1,213
Default RE: going to carb?

ORIGINAL: HACKGT350

ORIGINAL: 90mustang5.8

ORIGINAL: HACKGT350

you know you can drive carb in the rain and not so nice days. i was driving in the pooring rain like an hour ago doesnt change the way the car runs as long as you have it tuned right. oh mine is also a daily driver
that must suck having that scoop on your car, because then your engine bay gets all wet. or is the scoop non functional?
nope its functional, its really not bad but my valve covers and air cleaner get dirty alot so im cleaning them every other day haha. the greatest is driving at night and watching the moths get closer and then disapear into the hood scoop
Can I PLEASE run to your house with some orange spray paint and put a 01 on the side of your car bo? haha I agree with the carb, its just easier and cheaper for just sunday crusing, No matter how you cut it, their is no greater feeling then when you feel all 4 bbl opening on the carb.
ACE is offline  


Quick Reply: going to carb?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:53 AM.