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ok i have an 84 that has been sitting for about 6months when it has tremendous vaccuum problems and all kinds of messed up things what do you think i should do?

Should I....

Work through the thousands of problems and headaches hoping to get it running well

or

Drop in a roller 302 and switch to EFI

all sugestions are greatly appreciated

Posts: 290 | From: concord | Registered: Mar 2004  |  :
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Drop in a roller 302 and switch to EFI
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drop in a carbed 302 and keep life simple.
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Drop in a roller 351w and switch to EFI. [Smile]

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it will be even more work to make it efi

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i know what needs to be done to switch to efi (fuel lines, tank, etc)

I just dont know what will be more cost efficient a complete 5.0 dropped in or to work out the thousands of problems

Would a 351W be any easier?

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then drop in a new 5.0 and keep it carbed

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