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Started by fiveowe · 12 July 2005 · 27 replies

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STCKVLArchived member
As a mechanic I can honestly tell u that the carbys sound way better. They are easy to mod and thers heaps u can do urself to make it quicker. EFI's on the other hand just need a real nice exhaust and extractors to get a decent sound but are more fuel efficient and way more powerful stock. My stock VL goes harder than my mates VH 308 but that could be because his is thrashed. In the end mate. EFI's are cheaper to fix cos no labour involved, plug the computer in and problemo solved. Carby on the other hand may be cheap to mod but labour to fix them is a *******. In the end it's up to you and how much power you want now and how much you want to spend in the future. I would recommend doing a bit of research if you can't make up your mind. Personally i'd go injected/EFI but that's just me. Good luck mate
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markArchived member
don't buy a carby if your after a realiable tune, and *cheap* on fuel... vn ss you'll pick up a mint one for that much even a vr/vs in reasonable condition
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fiveoweArchived member
cheers 4 the tips ppl i will get bak 2 ya's wen i pick something up
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SIK304Archived member
Quote: Originally Posted by 87_DeVL 8500 on a carby 5L will get you big power efi will cost ~2 grand just to get a management, ~3 grand for a good ecu, etc disclamer : in no way did i say carby is better than efi, just cheaper to mod all in all, its up to whateva you want as they both have advantages/disadvantages The cost of EFI vs Carby wouldnt really be too much different, and i dont know anyone who has spent 3 grand on an ECU. But yeah its up to you really, for that sort of money you could have either.
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tasboyArchived member
Quote: Originally Posted by Sinister for 8500 ??? maybe if u steal it wot? where have you been looking mate. Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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s200vlArchived member
why does everyone recon a VN/VP SS? they r just pov packs with power windows arnt they? why not a 5L calais?
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JUSTRYMEArchived member
theres a black VL 4 sale, 308 carby, 8500... check it out, go 2 regional events, western australia... sweet car... plates say NSANITY...
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fiveoweArchived member
cheers man i will check it out
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