The EFI myth
As usual what parts you use will be dictated by your application.
Carbs are no different to EFI from a learning perspective - your STILL have to learn how to dial either system in depending on what it is you're using. This is the caveat - many are not willing to take the time to learn HOW to dial in either of these induction systems.
Both systems have their pros and cons but either one will require learning if you're the one doing the tuning. The scope of what you can do with REAL EFI /ECUs is great like cyl to cyl tuning, timing control, fan control, nitrous control, traction control, etc but I don't need any of that atm so what I have works really well. As someone mentioned, simplicity is a big one for me right now, complexity and troubleshooting/EMI can really suck on aftermarket EFI. In addition EFI normally won't make more HP/TQ than well dialled in carbs, so its a lot of $$$ to spend on a system unless you really need the above features.
If I can get a 1200 Dominator and a pair of Eddy 800s to start easily, idle super clean, transition nice, cruise in the high 14s and WOT in the mid 12s....anyone can. This is with a [email protected], .750 lift solid roller with single plane intakes.
Patience to learn what your engine likes is the key. Either way a single or dual wideband is your friend here.
For my deal, trans wise is where the biggest change in making the car way more usable would come from for me. I'd love to swap to a 8HP90 and run 3.23 or 3.00 gears with a 30" rear tire. Or even a built NAG1. Using the software conversion and the Hellcat/OEM shifter....I can rip thru the gears and have double overdrive on the highway. Best of both worlds.
I'd love to that way before EFI ;) ......
As usual what parts you use will be dictated by your application.
Carbs are no different to EFI from a learning perspective - your STILL have to learn how to dial either system in depending on what it is you're using. This is the caveat - many are not willing to take the time to learn HOW to dial in either of these induction systems.
Both systems have their pros and cons but either one will require learning if you're the one doing the tuning. The scope of what you can do with REAL EFI /ECUs is great like cyl to cyl tuning, timing control, fan control, nitrous control, traction control, etc but I don't need any of that atm so what I have works really well. As someone mentioned, simplicity is a big one for me right now, complexity and troubleshooting/EMI can really suck on aftermarket EFI. In addition EFI normally won't make more HP/TQ than well dialled in carbs, so its a lot of $$$ to spend on a system unless you really need the above features.
If I can get a 1200 Dominator and a pair of Eddy 800s to start easily, idle super clean, transition nice, cruise in the high 14s and WOT in the mid 12s....anyone can. This is with a [email protected], .750 lift solid roller with single plane intakes.
Patience to learn what your engine likes is the key. Either way a single or dual wideband is your friend here.
For my deal, trans wise is where the biggest change in making the car way more usable would come from for me. I'd love to swap to a 8HP90 and run 3.23 or 3.00 gears with a 30" rear tire. Or even a built NAG1. Using the software conversion and the Hellcat/OEM shifter....I can rip thru the gears and have double overdrive on the highway. Best of both worlds.
I'd love to that way before EFI ;) ......
