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i just bought an 85 gt with an 88 motor in it. the guy sold the fuel injection things. he just put a holley carb and an eddlebrock intake on it. i was wondering is there any way that i could get a few more miles per gallon? i mean right now i can watch the fuel gage going down as i driv it. i know that it is going to guzzle fuel but, should i really need to fill the thing up every 3 days. and it is not like i drive ity that much. it is winter and all and it does take a few minutes to warm up but still. then is there a fuse in the fuse pannel for the radio because i didn't get the origonial manual with the car and the radio doesn't work so if any body can tell me or show me a solution to any of my problems i will be very happy.
 

88stangmangt

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yes carb to fuel injector's you will easily gain milage and even more power.
 

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What size holley is on the car?
Has it been tuned?

WHat gear ratio is in the car. . .

Carb cars can get just as good fuel econ as EFI so the answer is yes, but we need more info...
 

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You can tune your carb. could be running rich. would save you some gas.
Also make sure your idle is set right. Maybe too high.

Just some things to check.
 
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