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Old 02-24-2003, 03:25 PM
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Sup ppl. I juss bought a 88 rx for $350 it had a low compression engine. I swapped it with a 13b street ported engine, should I stick with the stock fuel injectors or spend $200 on fixin a Dellerto Carb(i think its a 550) and racing beat intake??What are the advantages or disadvantages??Thanks...sIcE NyC
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Old 02-24-2003, 03:27 PM
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Id say EFI but thats becuase its all i know.
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Old 02-24-2003, 03:30 PM
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The Carb alone cost about $950 retail plus a racing beat intake manifold. should that help my engine run faster?
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for 950 you can buy a good efi computer, and it will be faster efi vs carb



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I only paid 125 for the carb, is it better than a Dellorto Carb?
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Old 02-24-2003, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by shiggyshaggy' date='Feb 24 2003, 01:39 PM
I only paid 125 for the carb, is it better than a Dellorto Carb?
Dellortos are good carbs I should know.THen you have to look at a pump and regulator setup too.Need to run 4-6psi instead.Just cheaper with efi if your car has it stock.
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Take it from me, I did the whole carb. thing and now I'm back to stock efi, It's faster plus it runs when it's cold outside
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carbs are for PP engines, stick with the efi system
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i deal with webers all day..you dont want it..i ******* hate carbs..it you want to spend your money go for a haltec
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yeah I hate carbs too, my buddy was going to carb his motor I was like hell no, rough unpredictable power, tuning jets is ghey too, cold start is horrible.
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