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going from carb'd 5.0 to fuel inj. 5.0

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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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going from carb'd 5.0 to fuel inj. 5.0

ok, bought car with a carb'd 302, originally a 4 cyl. emissions are a prob, so...
how big a deal is it to put a fuel injected engine, if bought complete into this car? stand alone, or computers to wire into existing dash etc. its a 93, 5 speed. i have a 351w carb"d i'm also considering. any thoughts, ?
Old Oct 12, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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If you can get a complete harness from a donour car, it's not too bad to do. Stu (VirgilHilts) and I did an EFI conversion on my 68 Cougar using a 1990 Mustang harness. There are only a few circuits that actually need to be connected to the vehicle itself. A bit of google searching will likely come up with some more details.


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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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sounds complicated so good luck
Old Oct 13, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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You might like the big Windsor.
Old Oct 14, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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yeah, thats the most likely route i'll take. i've got the engine (400 ish HP), the intake, conversion oil pan, just need a flywheel, and headers. should be simple swap from any research i've started to do.
Old Oct 14, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jackmac
yeah, thats the most likely route i'll take. i've got the engine (400 ish HP), the intake, conversion oil pan, just need a flywheel, and headers. should be simple swap from any research i've started to do.
Which headers & trans are you thinkin about ?
Old Oct 14, 2011 | 05:26 PM
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5 speed i have now, most headers i've seen are hooker or headman long tubes, but any ideas would be great
Old Oct 14, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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I have BBK long tubes with a tubular K-member, lots of room, same with the Mac's which are a few pounds heavier. Be gentle on that T-5.
Old Oct 14, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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what would be a better 5 speed, while i have it out, to replace it with?
Old Oct 14, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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is Kooks a crazy idea re headers



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