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84 CFI vs Carb..What's Better?

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I'm going to start by saying I'm 19 and never drove, worked on, or had a carburated car, but my question is which is more powerful the 84 CFI Essex or the carb essex. I know the 5.0 is obviously better than either, but I'm considering buying a 84 convertible CFI V6, so this question is more for educational purposes than anything.
 

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I had a 84 gt350 that had cfi, i hated it. granted i wish i would have left it and not carbed and kept it all original but i was young and dumb and wanted cheap speed. as for a v6 cfi im sure that thing is a total slow turd i would try to find a v8 model in your price range you will be happier in the long run. jm2c
 
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Well its only 750 dollars and for now its only meant to be cheap transportation for now..I plan on swapping it out with a early 90s 5.0 engine once I get a 3rd car
 
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Well its only 750 dollars and for now its only meant to be cheap transportation for now..I plan on swapping it out with a early 90s 5.0 engine once I get a 3rd car, but how much does it have on the dash? Cuz the 4cyl normally only have 85 so it must be above that
 
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