Carb guys

BigEd · 12-08-2002, 09:02 PM

My son is thinking about converting his 90 LX to carburetor. What kind of times are you carb guys running with a relatively stock combo?
Thanks,
Eddie

82 GT · 12-09-2002, 11:22 PM

Why does he want to convert to carb? If this is going to be a daily driver, then I would say it isn't worth it.
If you plan on racing it then a good carb set up is the way to go.
Also, if he's just doing it to get rid of EFI problems he may have now then he might be in for a surprise.
Keep in mind that if you switch to a carb you will give up these things.

1) cold starting quality
2) increased fuel consumption
3) higher emissions
4) decrease in cars value

He might want to think about these things first before he switches.

Tony Frank · 12-10-2002, 02:32 AM

well my 85 stang ran a 14.98 bone stock...

when i say bone stock i mean bone stock down to the spark plugs and the original tires......

85 was only rated at 210 hp also...

blk88lx · 12-11-2002, 02:13 PM

Have to agree that replacing EFI with a carb set up is not a good idea unless it's strickly a race car. Resale alone would be hurt. Plus, you'll never get it past the emmision Nazi's.

Jayson
93 GT

BigEd · 12-11-2002, 10:08 PM

Yea I'm fully aware of all the cons you guys listed and they are valid.
He is on a limited budget and going with a carb is so much cheaper than upgrading EFI throttle body, intake, injectors and MAF, not to mention any custom or aftermarket chips. For the price of a decent carb intake and pre-computer distributor be would have a universal setup that would be good for any combo from mild to about 450 hp. It is a compromise but a very cheap way to hot rod the car.
I was just wondering what if any performance gain or loose the carb guys noticed when the went to the carb.
My car is EFI all the way for atleast one reason, the supercharger loves EFI.
Eddie

BigEd · 12-11-2002, 10:10 PM

Tony,
What is your time with the current combo? And what kind of mileage do you get dude?
Eddie

12-08-2002, 09:02 PM	#1
BigEd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 56	Carb guys My son is thinking about converting his 90 LX to carburetor. What kind of times are you carb guys running with a relatively stock combo? Thanks, Eddie __________________ Black 94 GT 5 speed. 10# Procharger, E cam, 2 chamber Flows, 3.73 gears, MAC offroad H pipe, MSD 6AL, SpeedBrain 12.94 @ 104MPH

12-09-2002, 11:22 PM	#2
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Why does he want to convert to carb? If this is going to be a daily driver, then I would say it isn't worth it. If you plan on racing it then a good carb set up is the way to go. Also, if he's just doing it to get rid of EFI problems he may have now then he might be in for a surprise. Keep in mind that if you switch to a carb you will give up these things. 1) cold starting quality 2) increased fuel consumption 3) higher emissions 4) decrease in cars value He might want to think about these things first before he switches. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

12-10-2002, 02:32 AM	#3
Tony Frank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brooklyn originally, but Grand Rapids now Posts: 309	well my 85 stang ran a 14.98 bone stock... when i say bone stock i mean bone stock down to the spark plugs and the original tires...... 85 was only rated at 210 hp also... __________________ Grand Valley State University Senior Accounting and Finance Major 1985 Mustang GT 19,000 ORIGINAL miles, E-303 cam, edelbrock performer RPM intake, holley 600 cfm carb, MAC headers, windage tray, 8.8 rear end with 4.10 gears, 4"cowl hood, 5lug conversion, 04 Mach1 wheels. http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?1501

12-11-2002, 10:08 PM	#5
BigEd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 56	Yea I'm fully aware of all the cons you guys listed and they are valid. He is on a limited budget and going with a carb is so much cheaper than upgrading EFI throttle body, intake, injectors and MAF, not to mention any custom or aftermarket chips. For the price of a decent carb intake and pre-computer distributor be would have a universal setup that would be good for any combo from mild to about 450 hp. It is a compromise but a very cheap way to hot rod the car. I was just wondering what if any performance gain or loose the carb guys noticed when the went to the carb. My car is EFI all the way for atleast one reason, the supercharger loves EFI. Eddie __________________ Black 94 GT 5 speed. 10# Procharger, E cam, 2 chamber Flows, 3.73 gears, MAC offroad H pipe, MSD 6AL, SpeedBrain 12.94 @ 104MPH

12-11-2002, 10:10 PM	#6
BigEd Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 56	Tony, What is your time with the current combo? And what kind of mileage do you get dude? Eddie __________________ Black 94 GT 5 speed. 10# Procharger, E cam, 2 chamber Flows, 3.73 gears, MAC offroad H pipe, MSD 6AL, SpeedBrain 12.94 @ 104MPH

12-11-2002, 02:13 PM	#4
blk88lx Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Posts: 179	Have to agree that replacing EFI with a carb set up is not a good idea unless it's strickly a race car. Resale alone would be hurt. Plus, you'll never get it past the emmision Nazi's. Jayson 93 GT

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