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5.0 EFI to Carb?

does anyone know how hard it is to change a 5.0 liter efi into a carbed engine?  do i have to change the computer or anything? thx

Re: 5.0 EFI to Carb?

Reply #1
I  think that it goes pretty much computerless. You would need a new upper intake obviously.
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Re: 5.0 EFI to Carb?

Reply #2
*Ahem* and a "lower" intake.  Carb setups only use the intake manifold and the carb.  Carb uses a one-piece intake as opposed to EFI's 2-piece. 

Here's an article that will describe the process:
http://www.jason.fletcher.net/tech/efi-carb/efi-carb.htm

Do you have Sequential EFI? ('86+) or CFI that says "EFI" on the air cleaner (83'-'85)?  What year is your car.  If it's CFI, then here's the proper article:

http://www.jason.fletcher.net/tech/efi-carb/cfi-carb.htm