Engine swap on 87 coupe

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Sep 14, 2020 | 11:46 AM

vtdave577

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Engine swap on 87 coupe

I'm considering swapping a rebuilt engine into my Vette, but I'd like to use a carb instead of F.I. What if any problems would be caused if I did this?

Sep 14, 2020 | 12:08 PM

KyleF

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I'm considering swapping a rebuilt engine into my Vette, but I'd like to use a carb instead of F.I. What if any problems would be caused if I did this?

Lack of fuel economy, impact to resell value, lack of timing control, etc.

Outside of that, most of your dash will still work as it is wired directly to sensors on the motor.

You will have hood clearance concerns to address.

Why do you want to own a carb? Why not just sell it and buy an older carb car?

Sep 15, 2020 | 12:41 PM

TommyFox

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Keep it F.I.

Sep 15, 2020 | 04:51 PM

AgentEran

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trying to ditch the TPI?

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