Changing to TBI would be more reliable, but I think the milage would suffer a bit. I don't know for sure, but I had fantastic mileage with a carbed 2.2 (and turbo's) and can't seem to get close to that with a 2.5 tbi. This also may be the year of cars.
Bob Doherty http://amoparx.net/mnsdacpic/mnsdac.htm Coon Rapids, MN. 89 LeBaron GTC Convert TII 87 Shelby GLHS #784 87 Shelby GLHS #654 http://amoparx.net/glhs654/glhs654.htm 68 AMC AMX #5816 http://northstaramc.com/northstaramc.html 94 Plymouth Sundance 2.5 TBI (My Wifes car that I drive) http://geocities.com/amoparx/ -------------- Original message -------------- From: Rich Bryant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > IMO The best mod for the car is to pull all of the carb stuff off and swap > it to TBI fuel injection. I did this on my 87 Turismo and it was a much > much more reliable car. It no longer stalled when cold and it ran much > more smoothly. It wasn't however a big power boost. It was a lot of > work though... > > Without swapping the actual engine out that is about the best option in > addition to the other mods suggested. Overall The car is going to be > stuck at 100hp without a cam, or turbo or some headwork. > > The turbo is a good option but I am a pretty firm believer that kids > should have slow cars to drive. :) > > -Rich -- ___________REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING_________ ShelbyDodge mailing list [email protected] http://www.imagilist.com/mailman/listinfo/shelbydodge
