Fuel Injection to Carbed?

Question

Alright, I'm in the process of buying a car. Im prolly going to buy a cant work on that because there are too many wires. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of turning a fuel injection car into a carbureted car? And also, will all my electronics in my car still work fine or the same if I do that?

Answer 1

you can change it over ,but there are no advantages to it,all the electronics in the car will still work good,all you do is disconnect the ones that control the fuel injection,you also have to change the distributor ,its more trouble than its worth though,you,ll be better off leaving it like it is,it may be harder to work on,but when right it will run a lot better,and get better mileage ,good luck with it.

Answer 2

This is an attempt to ask a rather vague question:

Switching from fuel injected to carbed can be done but it isn't very cost effective and will probably cause more problems in the long run.
The advantages: easier for a back yard mechanic to fiddle with trying to get it to run right....that's about it.
The disadvantages: a whole lot of work with very little reward.

None of the computer controlled devices will work properly switching to a carb....and there's that annoying "check engine" light.

HOWEVER: If you have the mechanical apptitude to switch over a V-6 powered car (like say a Camaro or Mustang) to a V-8 and want to go with a carbed engine....assuming your state allows such modifications....then have at it and good luck. Don't forget to remove the check engine light bulb!

By the way: I have had personal contact with a fellow that ripped out a fuel injected 2.3 in his Ranger and shoe-horned a carbed 302 into the engine bay....it can be done but you gotta think it out first.

Answer 3

The reality is that a fuel injected vehicle meets emission standards that a carb cannot and you may violate federal laws by converting it depending where you live. Fuel injection is not that complex and is fairly easy to figure out when there is a problem. All cars today depend on the sensors to relay info to the computer for fuel and ignition mapping. In most cases a problem is caused by only one faulty component. Most all the common issues are discussed at length on the various car forums which can give you the answers to any questions you may have. You would be creating more problems than you would be solving by altering the vehicle.

Answer 4

disadvantages: possible poor fuel economy, the onboard computer may show trouble codes or even kill the fuel pump to "ballance the fuel" however if you are going to go carburated route I think you need to make sure the vehicle or motor is able to run carbed, and emisions problems (i.e. may not pass local or state emmisions test)

advantages: you eleminate the need for some engine control components, you control the air fuel ratio and can tune it yourself, if it is carburated you can change it out for larger or smaller fuel flow easier. example you can push more fuel through a holly 850 than a holley 650

If this is going to be a daily driver, and it is made after the year 1996 I recomend leaving it alone and buy a tool called an OBDII this plugs in inside the car and tells you everything you need to know when there is a problem to "diagnose" then repair if necessary and with todays cars you can have them "chipped" to change a wide variety of engine behavior (fuel economy, power, shift points,ect...)

Answer 5

If you can`t work on a fuel injected car how do you plan on converting it to a carb version? Most newer engines will not accommodate the old style manifolds so I don`t think it would be practical. If you can`t get with the way things are , you better buy an older car.Something pre 85.

Answer 6

OK what year is it? 1969 or 2008? Please try to understand old car's engines never lasted because the choke flap closes got stuck and flooded the pistons and washed oil film off the Cyl. walls. 2006 pontiac GTO with a Modern 6.0 liter LS-2 engine "my car" makes 400 hp and 400#ft. it has to have 91 octaine but it starts and idles smooth and really powers down. MY 1972 el camino with transplanted 454 cubic inch engine 4 bbl only made 325 HP.
Please do not let times pass you by public libary and service manuals and $49.00 scan tool and learn...

Answer 7

placing a carborator on a fuel injection intake plentom can result in slow spots of air resulting in fuel pooling and possible and likely explosive back fire. Not really a good idea, unless you put on a intake designed for a carborator.

Answer 8

The only way you will change one for the other is to change the entire engine and electrical system.
You either have carb or injected no switching from one to other

Answer 9

definite that's carried out. yet think of roughly stepping as much as a ninety six or greater moderen engine administration gadget because of the fact the OBD II helps reprogramming. you will possibly could tweak the gas and improve curves.

Answer 10

ok be more specific and tell me again wy you want to do this also what kind of car is this (this matters )