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Planning on swapping a v8 in my Colorado just debating on carb or fuel injected or maybe finding an old flathead motor, pros and cons? And how diff would it be to swap either?
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v8 swap:fi or carb?
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Should bolt right in. I personally prefer fuel injection due to slosh and lag depending on hp.
billdubby- Posts : 142
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screw all that fuel injection crap i hate computers!!!! i would stick with a carb!!!
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Carbed would be the easy & more economical way to go.....makes a much cleaner install too
coLOWrado- Posts : 55
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I been leaning more and note towards a carbed motor I have a 350 bored to a 355 with a mild cam sitting on my carport I may drop in it around Xmas
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carb=less wires...i hate wiring
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jcjcsoccerkid wrote:carb=less wires...i hate wiring
I'm with him i really just hate complex things when it could be easier. Go with the carb bro.
coLOWrado- Posts : 55
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Sounds like a plan just gonna bag it first ha ha
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That too is a good idea. I like the way that you think sir lol.
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Yea screw fuel injection!!! Haha
coLOWrado- Posts : 55
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Ha ha thanks bro
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It's all about preference heh.
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yeahh im going with carb it looks so much better!
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Hell Yeah....when we doin this
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LOL tomorrow?
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i need to fine a 318 first
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