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    #1

    HO/carb conversion... help

    hey guys. im gonna stick in a 85 HO with a 4 barrel carb, in my 91 GM. i had a couple questions....
    #1 does my engine computer control anything else, like the automatic lights or non cable driven speedometer, or is there a seperate module for that stuff?
    #2 is the fuel pump directly controlled by the ignition, or by the computer?

    Basically, im curious about just being able to unplug the computer being able to run everything except the stock EFI system. Thanks for any info! :help:


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    as for #1 you'll be fine. lights are independant and the speepo is driven by a separate unit. You might loose your cruise controll though... any one know for sure?

    as for #2, Im not sure, but you will have to modify your fuel system anyway so this can be easily over come
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      #3
      well, cruise control is already gone. that i dont care about at all. but as far as the fuel pump goes.... id like to keep the factory pump and use a return type regulator.... but i think there is a pressure switch on the pump somewhere. if i just run a switch and a relay to turn it on, with a return regulator, will that be a problem?


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        #4
        I believe the fuel pump is computer controlled. When you turn the key on, the computer kicks the fuel pump on for a few seconds to prime the system, then shuts off. Then when you start the car, the pump stays on.

        Like I said, I am not sure, but I think that's how it works. Someone will know for sure though.
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          #5
          Might be easier to retain the EFI system and just use the injectors and PCM from an HO powered car. The 87+ engines also have better heads.
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          I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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            #6
            why do you want to convert to an 85 with a carb?
            you would definitely lose cruise control and probably the speedometer unless you leave the computer plugged in. it would be much easier to convert to an ho with efi. just my 2 cants lol
            scott

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              #7
              Four Barrel...

              Scott,
              He wants that cool four barrel sound that you don't get with EFI!!!!


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                #8
                Need a spread bore 4 bbl for really cool sound. Old Chryslers with Carter ThermoQuads were the best for that. Back bores on those things were ginormous.
                86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                Originally posted by phayzer5
                I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

                Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it works

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                  #9
                  Four Barrels!

                  I had a 78 Fury with the thermo quad.. with the aircleaner lid turned over, it would shake the dash!!! I got in a chase one time, and the dispatcher told me to get out of the four barrels so she could hear me....


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                    #10
                    Classic story, tom...
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                      #11
                      I would really like a late 50's early 60's Plymouth Fury. Good story man.
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                        #12
                        son of a bitch! :chainsaw:
                        :rocket: :cuss: :animalmother: :pissed:


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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Jason91GM
                          id like to keep the factory pump and use a return type regulator.... but i think there is a pressure switch on the pump somewhere. if i just run a switch and a relay to turn it on, with a return regulator, will that be a problem?
                          Why? Hang a pump on the engine and do it right.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Mercracer
                            Hang a pump on the engine and do it right.
                            well, that would be dandy, but 2 probs. #1 im gonna put the original 91 back in after some serious rebuilding and beefin up.... and i dont think the roller cams have a spot for a fuel pump. #2 i have bad luck with mechanical pumps and am always replacing them.


                            grand_marquis_gt: "Wow dude, you got the GMGT sedan!"


                            there, now im cool too

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                              #15
                              Actually, I dont think Ford fuel pumps run off the cam. I think they have an eccentric on the crankshaft or something.
                              86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                              5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                              91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                              1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                              Originally posted by phayzer5
                              I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

                              Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it works

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