Carbs vs EFI Comparison Question?
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Carbs vs EFI Comparison Question?
Asking for more help on my project. I would like to know some input on Carbs vs EFI. It seems that I can complete my project a bit cheaper with Carbs. Being told that the Carbs today are much better than those of the past. I will be boating in the Mid-East states, not sure if that helps. I read threads that talk about both and its hard to make a decision. Looking to get around 750 - 900Hp on 35' Outlaw, twin engine upgrade.
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I’ve got carbs on a 800HP mill, they work great. Engine fires right up and will idle all day.
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I'm interested in opinions on this subject as well. I'm the 700HP range (with marine headers) I don't think you'll get too much more than that N/A without a lot of cubic inches or RPM or both. For TBI applications the Holley stealth 4500 seems like a nice (simple) option however they tell me not to use it under 800HP. Their next offering maxes out at 600HP, they admit they don't have an offering in the 600-800 range but are working on it. New carburetors seem to run in the $1200 range, the Holley Stealth TBI is $1600 plus the fuel system. I'm inclined to lean towards the carburetor for simplicity if it will in fact give me the idle I'm looking for, I have a healthy camshaft and decent size props and am having issues idling in gear.