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changin fuel injection to carbs???
ryland06 - 1/5/08 at 07:20 PM

i just bought a sierra as a doner car for my mk indy build and was wonderin is it possible to change my 2lt pinto from fuel injection over to carbs??

[Edited on 1/5/08 by ryland06]

theconrodkid - 1/5/08 at 07:23 PM

put a carb inlet manifold and carb on,get a fuel pump and push rod,job done.
the bottom of the inlet ports are a bit close to the outside of the gasket but it never caused me a problem

nib1980 - 1/5/08 at 07:37 PM

quote:
Originally posted by theconrodkid
put a carb inlet manifold and carb on,get a fuel pump and push rod,job done.
the bottom of the inlet ports are a bit close to the outside of the gasket but it never caused me a problem



What he said, no hassle at all, infact probably easier for your build in the long run

mookaloid - 1/5/08 at 07:41 PM

I would suggest Bike carbs for improved performance

Dragon-Performance-Eu - 1/5/08 at 07:43 PM

Erm not wanting to pi** in anyone chips and all but.....

you might find that a manifold for a set of carb's may or may not fit on to the injection head as the inlet manifold's for carb and injection are different, also the injection head has extra pockets cut into it for the injectors fuel spray from the manifold.



[Edited on 1-5-08 by Dragon-Performance-Eu]

theconrodkid - 1/5/08 at 07:48 PM

thats why i mentioned the bit about the gasket,never had a problem with that and get your own chips if you want to do that sort of thing

Dragon-Performance-Eu - 1/5/08 at 07:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by theconrodkid
thats why i mentioned the bit about the gasket,never had a problem with that and get your own chips if you want to do that sort of thing


agreed, just seen more than a few having "almost untraceable" air leaks after having this conversion done (I think it depends on the brand of gasket you use)

John.Taylor - 1/5/08 at 08:09 PM

I'm on the look out for a cheap Sierra Pinto EFI intake manifold (complete) to butcher up if your's is surplus to requirements.

Paul TigerB6 - 1/5/08 at 08:31 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Dragon-Performance-Eu
Erm not wanting to pi** in anyone chips and all but.....

you might find that a manifold for a set of carb's may or may not fit on to the injection head as the inlet manifold's for carb and injection are different, also the injection head has extra pockets cut into it for the injectors fuel spray from the manifold.



Arent the injection Pinto's all those with the sought after 205 block's?? I just fitted a 205 Pinto with twin Weber's but as above i'd definately go for the bike carbs with a suitable manifold.

Ryland06, have a look on the side of the block on the exhaust manifold side - there should be a number cast into the block - 16, 20, 205 etc.

mat.price - 1/5/08 at 08:41 PM

i had a air leak so i got my mate to make a plate to cove the holes for me
i put an injection gasket on the plate then the carb gasket with the bike carbs works a treat Rescued attachment DSCF0253.JPG
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Dragon-Performance-Eu - 1/5/08 at 09:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mat.price
i had a air leak so i got my mate to make a plate to cove the holes for me
i put an injection gasket on the plate then the carb gasket with the bike carbs works a treat


that would cure it right enough, i just didnt want the o/p thinking it was all plain sailing when issues can occur

Dingz - 1/5/08 at 11:12 PM

Use a cheap pattern carb gasket and it is usually ok. the real ford gaskets are a bit thin in the top area.

mat.price - 2/5/08 at 07:36 AM

i got a gasket form burton power that was quit strong and thick that might do the job for you
https://www.burtonpower.com/product_main.aspx?prodLanding.aspx?CCode=PC090