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I know...this is coming from me.
When i build my original 351 from my LTD im thinking about trying an aftermarket TBI setup.
It would cost me right around 1000 bucks to run the Aces Deuce 2bbl TBI setup.
Has anyone ran this? Are they any good?
The biggest thing thats held me back on this is my general crustyness toward EFI...and my lack of confidence in my ability to get it to function.
Im mostly worried about fuel pump installation and return line installation....as in...where the hell to put the line without risking ruining my filler neck or new fuel tank.
To worried? Yeah probably.
Im building it for torque...as this is a heavy car and i kinda wanna keep the airplane gears. I want reliabilty over all out power but i still want some oomph off a redlight....
Heres what im considering...
77 351w block (rebuilt to stock bottom end)
GT40/GT40p heads (yes i know bolt holes need drilled bigger) (or would i be better off keeping the 77 heads for torque? Havent got a clear answer on this)
Shorty headers
Either a gear drive conversion timing set or double roller 0* timing set.
Stage 2 torque cam (cant remember the specs exactly, but it was rated for 1500rpm to 4500 rpm powerband, slightly lopey idle)
and either a 650 edelbrock with a dual plane or run the factory 2bbl intake with the dueces EFI.
Ive also thought of doing the 393 stroker thing....but once again not sure if its worth it...any opinion on that?
Input from yall?
When i build my original 351 from my LTD im thinking about trying an aftermarket TBI setup.
It would cost me right around 1000 bucks to run the Aces Deuce 2bbl TBI setup.
Has anyone ran this? Are they any good?
The biggest thing thats held me back on this is my general crustyness toward EFI...and my lack of confidence in my ability to get it to function.
Im mostly worried about fuel pump installation and return line installation....as in...where the hell to put the line without risking ruining my filler neck or new fuel tank.
To worried? Yeah probably.
Im building it for torque...as this is a heavy car and i kinda wanna keep the airplane gears. I want reliabilty over all out power but i still want some oomph off a redlight....
Heres what im considering...
77 351w block (rebuilt to stock bottom end)
GT40/GT40p heads (yes i know bolt holes need drilled bigger) (or would i be better off keeping the 77 heads for torque? Havent got a clear answer on this)
Shorty headers
Either a gear drive conversion timing set or double roller 0* timing set.
Stage 2 torque cam (cant remember the specs exactly, but it was rated for 1500rpm to 4500 rpm powerband, slightly lopey idle)
and either a 650 edelbrock with a dual plane or run the factory 2bbl intake with the dueces EFI.
Ive also thought of doing the 393 stroker thing....but once again not sure if its worth it...any opinion on that?
Input from yall?
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