Would carb be better?
Would carb be better? just wondering if i changed to a carb and a rear mount distributer would be better (just performance wise) not a dd. just looking to make the most power n/a as possible. with what i have got. not looking to get bigger heads yet. Im tired of messing with the computer.
You will see that this topic WILL BE hotly debated. IMO, a properly setup fuel injection setup is the way to go. Most guys who switch to a carb are in your boat - they lack the diagnostic ability to setup, maintain, and diagnose FI setups.
i know you have the bennefit of getting diagnostics from the pcm, but what would really be the pros and cons to the carb. besides computer tuning and fuel miliage. remember im just looking for performance. I just like the thought of no pcm and stupid knock module.
It's not that simple unfortunately. The term "more air" doesn't always translate to "more power." Read this article and draw your own conclusions:
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/eng...ley/index.html
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/eng...ley/index.html
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I have no problems with a good tuner and a working Delco opti. 
The ONLY time I would consider doing the conversion is if my motor exceeded the 7100rpm limit of the factory PCM.
The ONLY time I would consider doing the conversion is if my motor exceeded the 7100rpm limit of the factory PCM. Well, what are you looking for, dyno numbers or track times?
Who ported your heads?
Is it dyno-tuned? And what did it put down?
Budget?
had a local reputible machine shop do it witha 5 angle valve job and 2.02, and 1.6 valves. Have a lt1pcmtuning.com, he tuned it. He had to do somthing right. car really came alive. yea i have a some what of a budget. but I can spend a few k,
I think you are leaving alot of power on the table with your heads/cam. www.advancedinduction.com is doing wonders with CNC ported stock castings and custom grinds (see signature). Some of the fastest LT1s in the country are using their stuff. The XFI grinds aren't bad by any means, but for someone looking for every ounce out of their combo, a custom grind is definitely the way to go.
