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Im fairly new to the mustang thang and getting ready to start a 302 build. I was wondering which is better a Carb or EFI.
 

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You better specify what your demands are for the car.

These threads/discussions can get pretty heated, so put on a flame suit for when the responses start coming in.

My opinion,
EFI kicks @$$ in every way!

"But that's just my opinion, I could be wrong."
jason
 
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I plan on using forced induction (probably turbo) and want to push 500 hp. I want it dependable, but it's not going to be a daily driver. It's going in my 91' lx coupe.
 

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proracer_111 said:
I plan on using forced induction (probably turbo) and want to push 500 hp. I want it dependable, but it's not going to be a daily driver. It's going in my 91' lx coupe.
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For a car with a turbo, EFI is the best choice. It will be more expensive, but it will allow greater flexablity in tuning.

I hope you have a Dart or Man-O-War engine block in your plans. The stock blocks start to split down the middle at 500 HP. Do a search here on Stangnet. I have seen some pretty amazing pictures of the damage when the block splits.

World Products engine blocks: http://www.worldcastings.com/prods_pages/087110.htm

Dart engine blocks http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+400333+303441+115+4294908331&autoview=sku
 
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I'm probably gonna go with a dart block, i'm sparing no expense this is a long term build. When im done im gonna have a bad ass project.
 
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