This isn't in regards to my F-body but it does apply to all cars I guess I have a 4x4 off-road rig I'm building and am dropping in a 95 4.3L Vortec V6 with now, the OEM Central Port Fuel Injection (CPI). Aside from some issues I've heard about these "spider" type fuel injectors, the main reason I was thinking about switching to a carbed system was price and ease of install/use. To install the CPI, I need an engine harness, VSS and VSS buffer, computer with chip, possibly new sensors if these are shot, HP fuel pump and lines, etc. This engine came from a yard and appears to have some fire/burn marks around the fuel inlet on the intake manifold. After taking the manifold apart, the spider injector may need to be changed too.
Now for the carb system. I would need a new intake and carb (Edelbrock for both) a low pressure fuel pump and that's about it. No wiring, no VSS, no comp. Sweet already. But seeing as I've never used/seen an Edelbrock carb, how are they? Reliable? I would be looking at a 500 CFM carb with an electric choke (I live in Canada so the weather varies, A LOT! LOL)
Aside from the $$$ being saved on a carb, is there a reason I should stay with the FI? The rig was carbed to begin with (with a small 4 cylinder) and although that OEM carb sucked, I was hoping my luck would be better with the Edelbrock.
Any ideas on what I should do? I need to get this sorted ASAP because the frame/body are about to be painted, and the rig assembled. Please share your thoughts
Cheers,
Steve
Now for the carb system. I would need a new intake and carb (Edelbrock for both) a low pressure fuel pump and that's about it. No wiring, no VSS, no comp. Sweet already. But seeing as I've never used/seen an Edelbrock carb, how are they? Reliable? I would be looking at a 500 CFM carb with an electric choke (I live in Canada so the weather varies, A LOT! LOL)
Aside from the $$$ being saved on a carb, is there a reason I should stay with the FI? The rig was carbed to begin with (with a small 4 cylinder) and although that OEM carb sucked, I was hoping my luck would be better with the Edelbrock.
Any ideas on what I should do? I need to get this sorted ASAP because the frame/body are about to be painted, and the rig assembled. Please share your thoughts
Cheers,
Steve
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