Carbs VS FI, Which is better? |
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Carbs VS FI, Which is better? |
dbgriffith75 |
Sep 16 2008, 04:08 PM
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TheGrif Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 25-July 07 From: Iowa, USA Member No.: 7,945 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
So basically I'm just curious here on who's opinion is what and why. I might have seen a similar post a while back but I don't remember for sure.
My personal opinion is carbs. I don't know what a new injector for a 914 is going for but generally speaking carb kits are cheaper than new injectors. Plus, I like trying to fine tune carbs- if one is set right the engine can be extremely efficient. My teener is set up for carbs and I plan to leave it that way. |
Jake Raby |
Nov 28 2010, 10:08 AM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,394 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
I provide engines with stock FI, programmable FI and Carbs..
I make the choice of which is the best to go with based on: 1-The purchaser's experience and skill level (I'll never give a newbie PEFI!) 2- Target engine output and desired displacement (If it's over 125HP or a 2056cc engine stock injection is out the window) 3- What I feel the purchaser's ability is to follow instructions 4- The application- if someone has a newly restored car they need simplicity because by the time the reach the engine install portion they'll be out of patience. Lots of people live in a world filled with Unicorns and Rainbows and they want a system that falls into place, tunes intuitively and performs flawlessly. Wen those guys come my way I tell them to go buy a new Porsche, because their 40 year old car isn't going to get them there here in the real world. I like carbs and PEFI, I am not a fan of stock FI because it requires compromises related to engine design that aren't beneficial in any other way other than providing stock EFI compliance. Stock FI does have its place. |
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