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Old 03-03-2005   #1 (permalink)
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Default Carb to efi about done. Help

Doing a carb to efi conversion. ’88 302 efi into an ’84 GT. Hooking up the tank w/ fuel pump now. As soon as that is done, I’m about ready to pour in some petro and turn the key.



Besides not checking all the fluid levels, what are common mistakes in this type of conversion? Is there anything I need to do (or be sure not to do) so I don’t fry the computer?



Any suggestions are appreciated.
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Check all the grounds !!!

The most important part is the EEC harness, just dont "cut corners".
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check all the groungs , and look very carefully for fuel leaks .
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not meaning to sound like an ass, but why are you going TO efi? and i would say the grounds, make sure they are all good and you don't short anything,
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Power up your fuel pump (without firing the engine) and check for leaks
around the rail and injectors, as well as the lines all the way back to the
tank.
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Originally Posted by meangreen92
Power up your fuel pump (without firing the engine) and check for leaks
around the rail and injectors, as well as the lines all the way back to the
tank.
Make sure and use a torch..... Flashlight I mean
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You know I was just thinking the same thing as 89 stanger... Why would you want to go to EFI? God I love my carburator! EFI deffinately has it's advantages.. especially for a daily driver. However when power is what you want there's nothing like a carburator.

As they've all said though. Grounds can be a real headache so always check them. Not a bad idea to pull and trace all the wires around the engine just to make sure you didn't leave something unplugged or laying loose. After the exhaust manifold gets ahold of it it's too late(guilty as charged) :P
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