carbed lt1?

[z28rob18]

so tonight i was talkin bout my build and now im considering runnin a victor jr with a carb. i searched and found a few pics but have some questions. first wat is all your opinions on goin carborated? also im assuming id run an actual distributor does the block need anything done for that? and last do i hav to keep the computer for anything?

[jakesz28]

I removed my computer and all of the engine wiring. But I'm no longer running the factory dash cluster. I think the ecm controls the speedometer.

Most people that have gone to a carb cut the cowl area of the firewall. You could run a low profile dist and a crank trigger and turn the carb sideways if you don't want to cut the cowl but it will be about impossible to phase the cap and rotor.


If your not going over 7200 rpm's there is no real gain to a carb. But once the rpm's go up the carb is a little cheaper then an aftermarket ecm, harness, and injectors. It will also take a fair amount of tuning to make it a nice street driven car.

I hope some of that helps

[z28rob18]

would i be able to keep it so the factory gadges work? plannin on only turnin 6800 but feel it could turn out cheaper and better. ima do some more searching and if i have more questions come back thanks for that

[jakesz28]

If your only turning 6800 I would just run the factory ecm. Send the intake out to a decent head porter and you will be fine. The only other thing you will need is a good set of injectors.

[ThreeHonks]

If your only turning 6800 I would just run the factory ecm. Send the intake out to a decent head porter and you will be fine. The only other thing you will need is a good set of injectors.

+1 the only other reason I see a beneficial switch is to run a conventional distributor IF you have been having opti problems