Posted by Charlie (IP: 131.204.68.110) on February 02, 2000 at 00:37:25:
In Reply to: Engines posted by Joel N. on February 02, 2000 at 00:30:40:
EFI is pricey and timeconsuming, but probably worth it if you drive the car a lot. it gives you better mileage and driveablity than a carb. Carbs work great, though. The 1980s 302s aren't particularly suited to performance use, at least no more than the late 1970s 302s. The EFI on a Crown Vic is not the EFI you would want to use on a Maverick, as it is not mass air. You'd want a Mustang EFI setup. Along with that you'd need a 351W or 302 HO cam to change the firing order.
I would like to change to EFI someday, but the bang for the buck is in carbs, at least for now. CP
: couriosity questions here guys... combing the junkyard, i found 2 302s (not from mavs or stangs though), both in pretty good condition. one was from an 80's LTD (i think), it was a standard carburator engine. another was a late 80's crown victoria, it was a 5.0 FI engine. i know they make TONS of performance parts for the 302, but which is the way to go, carburator or FI? thanks guys.