H.O. or maybe turbo?

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H.O. or maybe turbo?

July 06, 2006, 05:38:54 PM

Im just beginning to learn how internal engine components work.
I have an 84 T-Bird Elan 5.0 and was wondering how to go about making it a 5.0 H.O.
I was also wondering about maybe turbocharging but I dont know if thats possible with a CFI Engine.
Maybe someone could help with that info?

H.O. or maybe turbo?

Reply #1 – July 06, 2006, 05:47:14 PM

With the stock air & fuel delivery of CFI, no a turbo won't work well, if at all. Change to SEFI or a Carb and maybe it will.

If you'd like more info on an H.O. conversion, see coolcats.net, here. Though, that refers to doing said conversion on a SEFI engine, not CFI like yours (and mine). The other, some say simpler route, is to convert to a carburetor. There's certainly less wires involved, but you give up some driveability factors as well as some miles per gallon. Info regarding the carburetor change-up is here. In that instance TBI = CFI. I'm thinking of doing the latter of the two. I'm actually pretty committed to it now that I have everything I need except a fuel pump/regulator, and an intake.

H.O. or maybe turbo?

Reply #2 – July 06, 2006, 06:59:28 PM

If you switch let me know, I'm looking for CFI parts. Cash in hand

H.O. or maybe turbo?

Reply #3 – July 06, 2006, 07:04:31 PM

Why are you so desperate for CFI parts if you're trying to upgrade to H.O. specs?

H.O. or maybe turbo?

Reply #4 – July 06, 2006, 11:03:12 PM

I swapped in a 5.0 HO into my 85 bird (same cfi setup as yours). That is prob. your best bet to get to a 5.0 HO. I also conveted it to a 5 speed at the same time. I often wonder how I drove without it all that time. And it's ony about 220 HP, but that's leaps and bounds above the 150 HP stock engine. It's a great starting point for building a more powerful car. The cool thing is that since I converted to a EFI fuel system the gas mileage is about the same, given you don't continuously drive with a lead foot. Jason.

H.O. or maybe turbo?

Reply #5 – July 07, 2006, 08:21:21 AM

CIF is already there, It's avlable and I'm very short on cash. If it runs then I'll go HO but it's down the road.