rap87

Going to be awhile, but im contemplating what to do with my 96 with the fubared motor. I am thinking on going carbed for the simplicity and how cheap and readily available the motors are with the h/p they make. I am wondering what has to be done if anything to do the stock car to make a carb work? Noob here, so be detailed as ya like. Thanks...also any good places to buy one? Guess instead of bringing the c4 suspension to the c3, its like bringing the c3 to the c4 lol.

Mojave

The search function can work miracles, especially with questions that have been asked a thousand times before. I took the time to search for you:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sear...archid=5509020

bogus

I guess you hope to never pass smog with that car, right? damn... that is much like throwing the baby out with the bath water...

I suppose it can be done, but I question the necessity.

RedGS

Ive bought a few Corvettes over the last few years. Honestly, if i ran across a carbed 96 for sale, Id turn and run. On other older gm cars with the TBI or something it wouldnt as likely scare me away but id have no desire to own a carbed 96. Not to mention id like to think it would be more cost effective to bring it back to factory specs versus fabricating a carb setup. If you were to make it a carbed car i think it would be safe to assume it would kill the value of the car considerably. Its your car so I wish you the best with it but I wouldnt encourage it. Id also wonder about clearance issues with the factory hood.

JD'S WHITE 93

intake that would work with the LTX heads
carb
distributor
air filter of some sorts
engineering/fabricating the tv cable to work,ditto the linkage
do something about the torque converter lock up
choke down the fuel pressure
forget about using certain function on the D.I.C.
the asr would be another fun one


This is just some of what you would be in for. Just build the LTX or if you want to get really ambitious go with a LSX swap. At least you won't kill the resale of the car.

rap87

Well as to the value I've already put about 15k into the car it still isn't running. Then another 5k after I bought it and it still isn't running. Then the interest on the loan, plus this frustration. The only value I'm going to get with this car is enjoying it once its working, not selling it. I'm seeing carbed long block sbc 350s making over 350 h/p for about $1500. Cut the hood make a hood scoop...whats left, the automatic trans wouldn't bolt up to a sbc?

The search didn't bring up anything when I clicked the link, and I usually do search, last time I found a few things on it, but not many threads from guys who did it and liked it, or did it and explained how.

JD'S WHITE 93

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/sear...archid=5511196


Here ya go ! 148 threads about carbs in C4 tech happy reading

Pete K

You will need a stand alone computer to run the trans, or you will have to convert the trans to a non electronic version.

all show and more go

what in the world? i understand if its an l98 but common now!

5abivt

It's like replacing a dual core T7200 processor with a commodore 64. Can't understand why anyone would want to go back to the dinosaur ages.

JD'S WHITE 93

ahh you think you know everything
three quarts of trans medic and it will shift

Pete K

My wifey knows everything

coupeguy2001

sorry, but that sounds so awful.
If you changed the short block, it would cost you 1500, then someone to put it in.
Is the car a nice one? or is it all screwed up?
If it's nice, get it running, and just sell it, and get what money you can.
If you cut a hole in the hood, you can hear the coins and bills going down the sewer. If you try to put a carbed engine in it, more money will follow the hole in the hood money.
Or Geez, just trade it to someone who wrenches on these cars for a running 86-90 straight across.
They would love to tinker with it and at the same time, you would get a car that makes you smile, and you would still not have to put a dime into it if you trade wisely.
Then if you get all the enjoyment you can stand out of it, you can sell it and have at least a healthy down payment for a new car.
Think of that before you break out the jig saw and make a mistake on that hood.
Let us know what you want to do before you chop it up or trade it.

JD'S WHITE 93

mine too, dammit

rap87

Alright, alright....I've ridden alot of carbed Harleys and all...seems like a simple technology, reliable, easy to work on...but if its not as simple as just tossing the beotch in and not caring if the computer works...I guess thats out the window....I'll continue to browse craigs list for a lt1 junked I guess. Whats the cheapest way to get this thing moving again? a junked lt1 and see if anyone wants to buy a used 383 short block that needs some attention or? I just thought for $1500 bucks and a full motor, if it got my car moving, so what...seems the cheapest you could get a new lt1 style motor is about $3k...

rap87

Oh and will any LT1 do, would a camaro LT1 work? and if so any diffs in performance.


Also this is why I was even thinking to about a carb or cutting the hood...I mean even if you don't like carbs...is that f'in cool or what....

anesthes

What is wrong with your motor?

-- Joe

rap87

Well in all my other threads, we seemed to have figured its a cracked block and it needs to come out. Cheapest rebuild I've been quoted over the phone is about $2500.

anesthes

If all you need is a short block you should be able to get one fairly cheap.
You can even buy a long block out of a impala, caprice, etc and swap heads.

I haven't seen your other threads. Perhaps you can link me.

-- Joe

bogus

before you totally ruin this 96, place a call to Jason at www.vette2vette.com.

Putting a carb on that car will cause nothing but a hornets nest of problems. You have no idea what you are getting into. Engine controllers, CCM, brakes/asr... you name it. It would be easier to transplant your heart with a baboons.

Whatever you do, forget you even asked about this. it's beyond foolish.