Could I put a carb on my 3.1?
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From: Florida
Car: 1990 Firebird / 1999 Eclipse
Engine: 3.1 v6 / DOHC 2.0
Transmission: Automatic / 5 Speed Manual
Could I put a carb on my 3.1?
Would the carb from the 2.8 fit it? What mods would I have to do?
and I know it won't have as much power. We're sticking it in a small pickup.
and I know it won't have as much power. We're sticking it in a small pickup.
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
It'll fit.
A 3rd gen carb'd 2.8 would be computer controlled. I know the '80 X-body carb was not.
A 3rd gen carb'd 2.8 would be computer controlled. I know the '80 X-body carb was not.
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From: Casselberry, FLA
Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
Engine: 2.8/TBI/TPI
Transmission: V8 T-5/700R4 x2
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open/2.73 open/ 3.27 9 bolt
Re: Could I put a carb on my 3.1?
You need the 80 Chevy Citation carb and big cap HEI distributor, with the S10 or Camaro carb intake from 82-84.
You will also have to run the aftermarket electric fuel pump for low pressure carb applications (7psi-ish) that most auto parts stores sell off the shelf because the engine doesn't have the mechanical fuel pump provision on the timing cover that the old 2.8 has.
You will also have to run the aftermarket electric fuel pump for low pressure carb applications (7psi-ish) that most auto parts stores sell off the shelf because the engine doesn't have the mechanical fuel pump provision on the timing cover that the old 2.8 has.
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