Carb to FI question

[KingNothing]

I've heard of FI to carb conversions(especially in 3rd gen F-bodies, those boys love their carbs) but never of a carb to FI. Is that because its impossible? I know injectors would have to be added, computer hooked up, etc. But is it possible and would it be worth it?

[clutch-monkey]

yes it's possible, it's been done to my mini cooper i also recall on another forum someone mentioned in passing their friend was doing it on a 1950's yank tank of some description, so i assume it's not uncommon?

[fpv_gtho]

Its quite common. Just depends on what sort of system you run.

[Bob]

Originally Posted by KingNothing

I've heard of FI to carb conversions(especially in 3rd gen F-bodies, those boys love their carbs) but never of a carb to FI. Is that because its impossible? I know injectors would have to be added, computer hooked up, etc. But is it possible and would it be worth it?

Mainly because the TPI fuel injection system on the 3rd gens is tuned to be optimal at about 3500 rpm due to the runner length... which isn't good for increasing power. And many 3rd gen owners are old fashioned. I love fuel injection though.

As for a carb to injection conversion, they're not a problem. Taking the 3rd gen as an example, if you had a carb, there are aftermarket products like the superram and miniram (one's made by Holley, iirc) that, along with a stand alone ecu, would replace whatever induction system you had. Any carbed engine could be made into fuel injection- difficulty depends mainly on the availability of parts and/or what has to be custom made.

[-What-]

I changed my Mustang from carb to injection. Some people fear Fuel Injection because of the many computers and sensors that can break, but the efficiency and cold-start were enough to make me change. It is more expensive than running a carb setup, but who wants to adjust their car for certain weather conditions(a carb problem)? Also, I enjoy being able to hook up a computer to my car and being able to view all types of engine data.