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tech behind a carb....

Hey sorry if this thread has already been made, but I am looking into converting my EFI 5.0 to a carb. I have seveire wireing issues and I really dont want to rewire the whole car. I also may have a bad computer. So basically, what I am looking to do is convert it to a carb as cheaply and easily as possbile. I know that I will need duraspark II ignition and obviously diffrent intake. Other then that what else would I need. I am not going to do this for sure, But I would like a fun car that is more simple and easier to deal with when a problem comes.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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Re: tech behind a carb....

Reply #1
Haystack,
It's not difficult to do, or course depending on the engine.
Replacing the intake manifold and Duraspark II, I would opt of the MSD ignition system, much better performer.
You will also need a fuel pressure regulator, the CFI or EFI systems use a much higher fuel pressure than a carb. You already have the plumming for the regulator, fuel line in, fuel line to carb (regulated) and fuel return line.

Re: tech behind a carb....

Reply #2
Check out http://www.carbdford.com. LOTS and LOTS of carb info. *nod*
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