Carburetor or Fuel Injection - Page 4

Halffast · 06-14-2008, 08:18 AM

Fuel Injection properly fitted to an engine is superior today than a carburetor , in my opinion, and I rebuilt my first carburetor when I was 12. It was a 2 barrel on a 51 Studebaker. The BUT is: I sure got addicted to hearing the 4 barrel on my big block Chevy roar. Gasoline was 27.9 cents a gallon for Hi-test when I bought it so the secondaries got a lot of exercise.

z07 · 06-14-2008, 03:11 PM

Formula One, ALMS = FI
NASCAR = carb
FI wins
/thread

bubbas91lariat · 06-14-2008, 05:34 PM

Carb is still used in nascar. i love carbs cuz they have about 15% to 30% more power than a stock EFI motor. ya, they might be a b**** to start in cold weather or whatever but they pay off in power and torque when ya need it. And dont give me any of that **** about "bad gas mileage" cuz anybody that knows how to work it can get the same mileage from a carb motor as they could from a EFI and even if they couldn, anybody with a brain knows what kind of mileage a carb motor gets so they can obviously keep gas in it if they would rather drive one. thas my 2c

peterbilt · 06-17-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bubbas91lariat

Carb is still used in nascar. i love carbs cuz they have about 15% to 30% more power than a stock EFI motor. ya, they might be a b**** to start in cold weather or whatever but they pay off in power and torque when ya need it. And dont give me any of that **** about "bad gas mileage" cuz anybody that knows how to work it can get the same mileage from a carb motor as they could from a EFI and even if they couldn, anybody with a brain knows what kind of mileage a carb motor gets so they can obviously keep gas in it if they would rather drive one. thas my 2c

+1, gotta love carb

rdhack · 06-30-2008, 09:18 PM

I picked FI because here in Kentucky carbs stall out on our steep hills while 4 wheelin'. I once had to put gas in my windshield washer and route the hose to the carb to keep up with a FI in front of me......

peterbilt · 07-22-2008, 03:00 PM

carburated is easier to work on, imo

76silverado · 10-22-2008, 07:27 PM

+1 to peterbilt, but I like FI for its efficency and reliability. But both my vehicles are carb'd and so much easier to work on. Plus a carb looks cooler that a throttle body any day.

93Sierra · 10-22-2008, 07:34 PM

I've never owned a fuel injected vehicle that gave me problems.

FaselZ71 · 10-22-2008, 07:34 PM

I go fuel injected all the way because if your deep in a rut on your side with a carb your truck sputters but with TBI you'll stay running till your almost upside down!!!

93Sierra · 10-22-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by FaselZ71

I go fuel injected all the way because if your deep in a rut on your side with a carb your truck sputters but with TBI you'll stay running till your almost upside down!!!

Never been in that situation

View Poll Results: Carb or Fuel Injection
Carb	30	38.96%
Fuel Injection	47	61.04%
Voters: 77. You may not vote on this poll

06-14-2008, 08:18 AM	#31
Halffast Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2	I voted F.I. but Fuel Injection properly fitted to an engine is superior today than a carburetor , in my opinion, and I rebuilt my first carburetor when I was 12. It was a 2 barrel on a 51 Studebaker. The BUT is: I sure got addicted to hearing the 4 barrel on my big block Chevy roar. Gasoline was 27.9 cents a gallon for Hi-test when I bought it so the secondaries got a lot of exercise.

06-14-2008, 05:34 PM	#33
bubbas91lariat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Elberton,GA Posts: 825	Carb is still used in nascar. i love carbs cuz they have about 15% to 30% more power than a stock EFI motor. ya, they might be a b** to start in cold weather or whatever but they pay off in power and torque when ya need it. And dont give me any of that ** about "bad gas mileage" cuz anybody that knows how to work it can get the same mileage from a carb motor as they could from a EFI and even if they couldn, anybody with a brain knows what kind of mileage a carb motor gets so they can obviously keep gas in it if they would rather drive one. thas my 2c __________________ IF YOU AINT FIRST YOUR LAST!!!

06-30-2008, 09:18 PM	#35
rdhack Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: kentucky Posts: 100	I picked FI because here in Kentucky carbs stall out on our steep hills while 4 wheelin'. I once had to put gas in my windshield washer and route the hose to the carb to keep up with a FI in front of me...... __________________ MY first truck was a FORD.......I've owned Chevy's ever since. 1995 K2500 4x4 5.7L Cheyenne 1991 T-10 Blazer 4.3L Tahoe Package 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada 4.3L Vortec Smart Drive

07-22-2008, 03:00 PM	#36
peterbilt Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,847	carburated is easier to work on, imo __________________ clicky!!>> 1971 Volkswagen Deluxe Bus <<clicky!! "Never give up on somebody you can't go a day without thinkin' about" Eric and Jessica 1-14-08

06-14-2008, 03:11 PM	#32
z07 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 176	Formula One, ALMS = FI NASCAR = carb FI wins /thread

10-22-2008, 07:27 PM	#37
76silverado Full Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 289	+1 to peterbilt, but I like FI for its efficency and reliability. But both my vehicles are carb'd and so much easier to work on. Plus a carb looks cooler that a throttle body any day. __________________ http://s513.photobucket.com/albums/t...t=HPIM1105.jpg '76 Silverado10 Custom Deluxe, 350 4barrel, th350 auto FULL TIME FOUR WHEEL!

10-22-2008, 07:34 PM	#38
93Sierra Full Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surry, VA Posts: 138	I've never owned a fuel injected vehicle that gave me problems. __________________ 1993 GMC Sierra 2500 Ordered in March 1993, arrived in June with 2 miles. ~~~FLASH TO PRESENT~~~ 250,084 miles, original trans, no upgrades, all stock, only working accessories are Vent/Defrost.

10-22-2008, 07:34 PM	#39
FaselZ71 Full Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 1,155	I go fuel injected all the way because if your deep in a rut on your side with a carb your truck sputters but with TBI you'll stay running till your almost upside down!!! __________________ IT'S PEANUT BUTTER JELLY TIME!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8MDNFaGfT4

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