vincent ashton

I wanna hear everyones opinions. Its an L98.

nitronick

not

JackDidley

+ 1.

RollaMo-LT4

+ 2

NASCAR314

Carbs are like 1970's technology

Injection is way better.....unless you like tuning constantly

Corvette Chris

There's a reason why new cars don't have carburetors. Don't do it.

cv67

Carbs have come a long ways and are pretty reliable. However if you already have EFI work the bugs out and keep it on there, many benefits to it youll never get with a carb. (coming from a die hard double pump fan)

nitronick

Mine is coming from a carburetor remanufacturer of 25+ years

c10ud

In my opinion, if it isn't broke, don't fix it

While the carb does have benefits over EFI, the opposite holds true. You will never get quite the same power from a carb as you will from injection, but it is easier to tune (IMO) and you can get it fairly close - but still behind - not to mention that a carb and air cleaner look sexier
EFI, however, actually manages the fuel and requires little to no tuning. It also won't have trouble with cold starts, but you don't get that classic muscle look under the hood.

I suppose it comes down to preference and what you intend to use it for. I can tell you, however, that putting a carb on will require time and (possibly) a fair amount of modification. With a carb, you will have to strip the vehicle of most modern electronics (computer included) which leads to installing manual gauges as well, unless you can reprogram the control module. Depending on the total height of your carb and air cleaner, you may also have to cut and resculpt the hood (or buy a new one.)

CorvetteMike2024

100 %. JMO................Carbs dont give as accurate fuel delivery. Carbed cars are a pain to start in cold weather. Carbed cars when not tuned properly, can wash out the rings on an engine due to too much fuel. My BB 396 has a 850 DP, and I have to wait a few minutes after starting before it drives smoothly. IMO...FI is so much better.

Good Luck. If you want to understand your FI better, here is a good read to understand your FI.

Corvette Mike

WW7

Doesn't look like there are to many carb fans here. Put me down for (Stay with fuel injection) , why go back to old technology?....WW

rodj

However I think it is justified if you have a basket case car that requires expensive major work to the EFI system ,rewiring , sensors , etc;
in which case a carb is a quick fix to get you on the road and having some fun

Lingenfelter did back to back tests and found there was little difference in either if correctly tuned.
If you are talking pure power output , carbs come into their own at WOT. It is the inbetween metering where EFI gives much better control.

BS.
You leave the ECM and wiring in place to run the gauges / speedo ; all you lose is the fuel range / mpg function.
You can even leave the EFI harness tucked away down on the bellhousing so you can go back to EFI when you want .The only thing you have to change is the dist to a non computer controlled one.

c10ud

It's my understanding that if the computer is missing controlled components it would cease to function for certain other things and/or throw codes left and right. But I'm just going off what I've seen in most other cars

383vett

I carbed and went to a tpi Superam setup. The problem I had with carburation was that the underhood temps of the C4 were so hot after shutdown that fuel would perculate out of the fuel bowls, down the venturis and into the motor. Not good for rings. I even cut ducts in the hood, removed the upper fenderwells and it still didn't help.

bomar76

If you go to carb I also suggest:

1. Removing the alternator and going to a 6 volt generator with an electromechanical voltage regulator
2. Install a crank start (drilling the hole through the radiator is tricky)
3. Remove power steering pump and go with Armstrong Steering.
4. Fab up a manual drum brake system to replace power disks
5. Ditch power windows and go with cranks
6. Replace electric windshield wipers with a vacuum system
7. Find a tranny with unsynchronized straight cut gears (I suggest a 3 speed)
8. Revert to an AM only radio
9. Reengineer an oil bath type air cleaner to fit under hood
10. Ditch the oil filter system (the first SBC engines didn't use them)



There are a few more things, but that would get you well on your way.

Mojave

Lol, carb vs EFI threads always crack me up. Both sides always say the same thing, both claim the "makes more power" and "easier to tune."

AZC4Guy

My latest project

pr0zac

you can have a harness tested and repaired for a reasonable price.. its not rocket science. i have taken literally nothing from my car aside from changing the exhaust and swapping motors.. it still retains every option and is still plenty fast and as nice to be in as the day i bought it with all things functioning the way it should. i did everything i could keep it as close to stock appearing as possible. in no instance did i need to reinvent the wheel to make something work.. there are plenty of cars on here that are older then mine that probably look twice as nice and put out comparible numbers. switching to a carb makes no sense whatsoever. if you have that many problems with it you might as well take it to someone that has the ability to fix it for you or sell it and spend the money on a nicer car that doesn't have any problems.

cv67

Do tell more....I see a bigger intake, new heads...??

AZC4Guy

You have a good memory and a keen eye! Yes, new AFR 215 heads. Went to a much more aggressive solid roller cam, shaft mounted rockers, bigger badder carb, 3 inch exhaust, 7 quart oil pan, new dewitt rad..... etc.