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Do Nascar engines still use carburetors?

Do Nascar engines still use carburetors?

In 2012, NASCAR will ditch the outdated mechanical devices in favor of electronic fuel injection. Cars haven’t been sold with carburetors in the United States for more than 20 years, but NASCAR has continued to use the simple but effective devices that mix air and fuel.

What do you need to convert a TBI to a carburetor?

The most basic things you’ll need to convert from TBI to a carburetor is a carb and a matching manifold. You could try to track down a used stock manifold, but aftermarket aluminum manifolds like the Performer RPM make more power, are lighter and will only run you about $60.

Can a Chevy 350 TBI run from a carb?

Iv helped my buddy put a 383 stroker into a 01 s10 but he changed out the tranny to run from the carb and by the the way the engine is going into a 97 Chevy k1500 that had the 4.3vortec so I need help figuring out the wiring Why? Cause it’s my toy and I don’t have to pass emissions

Can a GM TBI be used for fuel injection?

TBI Fuel Injection Conversion using a GM TBI EFI system! One of the most popular EFI conversions to older Chevy engines or any engine for that matter is the GM TBI system using the 1227747 ECM. There are many others that will do the same thing but the 1227747 is most well known and documented and will be the basis for this article.

What kind of TBI is used for throttle body injection?

2. Throttle Body Injection = TBI The 4.3, 5.0 and 5.7 TBI’s are all the same CFM with 1 11/16th bores. The injectors are different sizes. The 454 is larger with close to 2 inch bores. It is recommended a TBI from about the same size engine to be used in your conversion or larger for high performance built engines. 3. TBI Wiring Harness.

How do you connect a TBI to a carb?

Cut the fuel lines just after the fuel filter and loose the connecting pipes that used to go to the TBI. They get in the way of the distributor. Run the lines to the inner fender and then a line over the engine to the carb.

Iv helped my buddy put a 383 stroker into a 01 s10 but he changed out the tranny to run from the carb and by the the way the engine is going into a 97 Chevy k1500 that had the 4.3vortec so I need help figuring out the wiring Why? Cause it’s my toy and I don’t have to pass emissions

Can a TBI be used in a fuel injection conversion?

It is recommended a TBI from about the same size engine to be used in your conversion or larger for high performance built engines. 3. TBI Wiring Harness. Wire harness can be pulled from the factory car and reworked for a conversion. There are also aftermarket options to buy one new already made. Here’s an idea of what one looks like when pulled.

What kind of EFI system do I need for a TBI engine?

TBI Fuel Injection Conversion using a GM TBI EFI system! One of the most popular EFI conversions to older Chevy engines or any engine for that matter is the GM TBI system using the 1227747 ECM.

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Ruth Doyle