MFI or carbs? Options

[bossboy302]

Sorry for re-asking this, but as I begin fiddling with mechanical and electrical components for my project 6 conversion, I am still pondering this decision.

The car, when finished, will be shipped to Europe where my wife and I can use it when we're there, and do some rallies, trips and such. There will likely be (months-long) periods of no use.

Have most of the necessary stuff for the build, (included with the '71E motor-entire MFI, fuel filter/console, complete electrical board, fuel pump, etc) all from 'donor' car...

But I'm beginning to sense that the complexity of MFI (transducers, fuel system, micro-switches, etc.) could prove challenging. A good set of PMO's on the other hand: basic fuel pump and regulator, MSD 6AL, and a spray can of ether may be better suited, again given the intended use.

So, I welcome thoughts and opinions-thanks

[930cabman]

My vote goes to Webers.

[r_towle]

My vote goes to Webers.

I’m in the same camp today,,, until I learn more.
At the end of the day, what can realistically go wrong with carbs?
Not much.

I’m still focused on his use case.
Going abroad for a year, hoping shit does not break.

[ClayPerrine]

I’m in the same camp today,,, until I learn more.
At the end of the day, what can realistically go wrong with carbs?
Not much.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP1PPjOJLgY


Dead stock carbs. Well maintained. Driven regularly.

Stuck float. Hydrolocked. Face full of gas.



I am considering these for Elwood. https://store.jenvey.co.uk/throttle-body-ki...ottle-body-42mm

Hide everything under the air cleaner. It would look stock and run way better. And it will be fully reversible and I will keep the stock carbs and fuel pump in case the next owner wants to go back to them.

[Superhawk996]

Dead stock carbs. Well maintained. Driven regularly.

Stuck float. Hydrolocked. Face full of gas.

Though unfortunate - it was fixed with no special tools, no EFI expertise with a cobbled aftermarket EFI, or parts that could be hard to obtain in a pinch.

Sort of makes the case why carbs might be a good option for the OP’s purpose. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I’ve got a carb sitting outside on a 1948 Case tractor. 75 years old and still working. Starts in below zero weather with nothing more than a pull of the hand choke.

Again, I love EFI . . . But carbs have been around for more than 100 years and they work without ECU’s, laptops to tune or diagnose, or external electronic sensing that can bring other failure modes.

Let’s not forget that on a modern car, a failed crank sensor leaves you walking with no hope of a roadside fix. Does it happen? Not often… but it does happen. I’ve seen the warranty data at two different OEMs so I know that it happens, and how unhappy customers are when it happens. There is no denying that EFI occasionally fails, just as there is no denying that your carb float stuck.

It’s about about tradeoffs that only the OP can make. Hopefully, the varied points of view and the lively debate are appreciated.