I was just wondering what kind of induction you 383 folks were runnin'? I wanted EFI, but carb seems the cheapest way to go. Is this true?

 

I'm running a Miniram on my 388. If you want the absolute cheapest speed, carb is the way to go i think. I do not think you get the nice features like improved everyday driveability like you would with fuel injection. There are many other benefits but its up to you.

 

agree....

 

Ok, anyone else? Who makes the Miniram? What kind of gas mileage do you get with it? How does it favor against the Superram?

 

TPIS makes the miniram, I get about anywhere from 14-17 mpg on average driving around on city and highway. I can get about 20mpg on all highway. I like it better than the super ram because i had the super ram before i bought the miniram and don't regret it. The torque is still there down low and top end is great. And the best part about it is that it saves weight and is a real easy manifold to work with.

 

I run a holley 750 with a 383 in my '81 Z28. It was of course a cheap setup, comparatively. I get around 12 mpg highway, but that's without overdrive and 3.73 gears.

 

http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/84transam/ click on this site and you will see my setup. it is a super Victor with a 750 holley dbl pumper. it drives much better on the street than I thought it would. I do have hood clearance issues with this intake so I had to cut a hole in a firebird hood and swap out my Trans Am hood.

 

transam84:hail: That is a sweet car!

 

BillZ28 thanks for the compliment!!!!as soon as my current loan(24 months to go ugh) is paid off then I will get another loan and the car will either get a ford 9 inch or a paint job w/ghost flames. if the rear end holds up then the paint job will be first but then after that I will def get a ford 9er.

 

I get that kind of gas milage with my 305. same 3.73 rear and no overdrive.


Carb is the cheapest way to go. No question about that. EFI offers more with emmissions control and gas milage, but with more cost.