Tough Decision (408 Stroker)

chaosstangman · December 25th, 2007, 12:15 AM

Im trying to figure out how much streetability will i lose with a carb over efi. Dont plan to drive the car as a daily driver for to long after the motor is put in but just in case. Also which intake and carb would be good for the street? Oh and MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

TurboLX · December 25th, 2007, 12:20 AM

what kinda power you looking to make?

White Thunder · December 25th, 2007, 12:22 AM

and how much money do you have to spend.....with the right amount you can get a carb thats almost as good as efi for driveabilty

1slo5.0 · December 25th, 2007, 12:45 AM

Both a streetable and both make horsepower. Intake and carb choice should be based on the combination, not what is good for the street. A good combination will run good on the street and at the track.

White Thunder · December 25th, 2007, 12:47 AM

i like the new pic better....lol

chaosstangman · December 25th, 2007, 02:10 AM

looking for between 450-500 (i hear this is about normal for the 408 strokers) right now i dont wanna spend like 10k on just the motor u know but if the product is good enough i will save for it yah know but as of right now as far as heads and cam i plan to use a custom cam from jay allen and some victor jr heads and doing a roller conversion just dont know about the intake yet

woody1 · December 25th, 2007, 02:14 AM

Originally Posted by chaosstangman

looking for between 450-500 (i hear this is about normal for the 408 strokers) right now i dont wanna spend like 10k on just the motor u know but if the product is good enough i will save for it yah know but as of right now as far as heads and cam i plan to use a custom cam from jay allen and some victor jr heads and doing a roller conversion just dont know about the intake yet

vic jr intake and if the block is not an F4TE and you dont use the 8931 comp link bar lifters and try to use the stock ford hyd roller lifter setup, jay wont have a small base circle cam ground for you, and I dont blame him.

chaosstangman · December 25th, 2007, 02:23 AM

nah im goin to use the comp kit wont skimp on that lol but what carb would u go with cause ive seen alot of people make the switch from efi to carb and most ive seen are always told that they should have gone with a bigger or smaller carb. also not sure if it matters but i may or may not run nitrous at the track just kinda wanna have the option u know

woody1 · December 25th, 2007, 02:26 AM

Originally Posted by chaosstangman

nah im goin to use the comp kit wont skimp on that lol but what carb would u go with cause ive seen alot of people make the switch from efi to carb and most ive seen are always told that they should have gone with a bigger or smaller carb. also not sure if it matters but i may or may not run nitrous at the track just kinda wanna have the option u know

there is no kit per se' there just a 500 dollar link bar hyd roller lifter. 850-950 holley 4150

chaosstangman · December 25th, 2007, 02:44 AM

thanks for the help woody

1slo5.0 · December 25th, 2007, 06:49 AM

500hp is easy out of a 408. Have Jay grind a tight lash street solid roller for you.

chaosstangman · December 25th, 2007, 04:17 PM

yeah and i figure the money i save on carb setup can go somewhere else on the car

chaosstangman · December 26th, 2007, 12:38 AM

any more opinions? also whats typicle mpg loss for the swithch

Iownastang · December 26th, 2007, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by chaosstangman

any more opinions? also whats typicle mpg loss for the swithch

theres not maybe 2-3mpg if that but its a 408 not a 1.8 its not made for gas mileage its made for performance

chaosstangman · December 26th, 2007, 12:52 AM

true lol and thats wat my last car was

Iownastang · December 26th, 2007, 12:53 AM

a 1.8

chaosstangman · December 26th, 2007, 01:09 AM

lol yeah 97 acura integra ls automatic

Iownastang · December 26th, 2007, 01:13 AM

eeewwwwwwwwww~~~!!!

chaosstangman · December 26th, 2007, 01:35 AM

lol i loved that car trust me it wasnt riced out either had some good taste about it but somebody took it for a late night ride without my permission and fell asleep at the wheel and now ive got my 92 5.0 lx..........soon to be 5.8 lol

Iownastang · December 26th, 2007, 01:35 AM

Originally Posted by chaosstangman

lol i loved that car trust me it wasnt riced out either had some good taste about it but somebody took it for a late night ride without my permission and fell asleep at the wheel and now ive got my 92 5.0 lx..........soon to be 5.8 lol

December 25th, 2007, 12:15 AM	#1
chaosstangman Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tough Decision (408 Stroker) Im trying to figure out how much streetability will i lose with a carb over efi. Dont plan to drive the car as a daily driver for to long after the motor is put in but just in case. Also which intake and carb would be good for the street? Oh and MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

December 25th, 2007, 12:20 AM	#2
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,778 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	what kinda power you looking to make? __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

December 25th, 2007, 12:45 AM	#4
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	Both a streetable and both make horsepower. Intake and carb choice should be based on the combination, not what is good for the street. A good combination will run good on the street and at the track. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

December 25th, 2007, 06:49 AM	#11
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	500hp is easy out of a 408. Have Jay grind a tight lash street solid roller for you. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

December 26th, 2007, 12:53 AM	#16
Iownastang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1987 ford mustang gt well see when shes done Join Date: May 2007 Location: mascot, tn Posts: 5,020 iTrader: 0 reviews	a 1.8 __________________ 2004 tahoe z71 Daily 2004 BBM Gto ls1 6 speed 57,000 miles 1987 mustang hatch,347,world heads,systemax, kooks lts,nitrous, 6 point cage, team z front and rear suspension,8.8, 4.10s, 31 splines strange axles,wilwood brakes, tko600

December 25th, 2007, 02:10 AM	#6
chaosstangman Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 reviews	looking for between 450-500 (i hear this is about normal for the 408 strokers) right now i dont wanna spend like 10k on just the motor u know but if the product is good enough i will save for it yah know but as of right now as far as heads and cam i plan to use a custom cam from jay allen and some victor jr heads and doing a roller conversion just dont know about the intake yet

December 25th, 2007, 02:23 AM	#8
chaosstangman Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 reviews	nah im goin to use the comp kit wont skimp on that lol but what carb would u go with cause ive seen alot of people make the switch from efi to carb and most ive seen are always told that they should have gone with a bigger or smaller carb. also not sure if it matters but i may or may not run nitrous at the track just kinda wanna have the option u know

December 25th, 2007, 02:44 AM	#10
chaosstangman Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks for the help woody

December 25th, 2007, 04:17 PM	#12
chaosstangman Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah and i figure the money i save on carb setup can go somewhere else on the car

December 26th, 2007, 12:38 AM	#13
chaosstangman Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 reviews	any more opinions? also whats typicle mpg loss for the swithch

December 26th, 2007, 12:52 AM	#15
chaosstangman Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 reviews	true lol and thats wat my last car was

December 26th, 2007, 01:09 AM	#17
chaosstangman Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol yeah 97 acura integra ls automatic

December 26th, 2007, 01:13 AM	#18
Iownastang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1987 ford mustang gt well see when shes done Join Date: May 2007 Location: mascot, tn Posts: 5,020 iTrader: 0 reviews	eeewwwwwwwwww~~~!!! __________________ 2004 tahoe z71 Daily 2004 BBM Gto ls1 6 speed 57,000 miles 1987 mustang hatch,347,world heads,systemax, kooks lts,nitrous, 6 point cage, team z front and rear suspension,8.8, 4.10s, 31 splines strange axles,wilwood brakes, tko600

December 26th, 2007, 01:35 AM	#19
chaosstangman Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 175 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol i loved that car trust me it wasnt riced out either had some good taste about it but somebody took it for a late night ride without my permission and fell asleep at the wheel and now ive got my 92 5.0 lx..........soon to be 5.8 lol

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