If you like to play and tinker then a carb is the way to go. If you want something more reliable I think EFI is the way to go. I am actually pretty amazed that the switch to EFI in the form of TBI went as well as it did. There are always problems when you fundamentally change how something works and our trucks were the experimental years for this change. I don't believe you can just isolate the injection verses carb because of the electronic ignition that was also changed dramatically during the 1ST GEN era. Here again our trucks were the test platforms for this change that has led to the OBD II systems which are hands down better than the old carbed engines. IMHO

 

Yep carbs are the why to go for the toys.
I missed one thing in this. You guys are talking about TBI that's a bit diffrent than multi point EFI. The TBI system was maybe better than a carb. But only when it worked right. I'd be looking to swap to a carb if I had to many issues with that.
Why the big three didn't just go to the Bocsh L jetronic to start with I'll never know. I think thay would'a had to pay Bocsh to use it.
The set up on that 75 Renult Gordini was about the same as most EFIs today.
Anybody old enuf to rember the crap thay put on Caddys in the late 70s and early 80s. Talk about experimental !
If your even older how bout the Bendics electronic fuel injection on some Mopars in 57 or 58. Those got changed to duel carbs in a few weeks by the dealers. I did see a 58 (maybe 57or59) Desoto in one of the Mopar mags that had its EFI reinstalled.
Bendics sold their system to Bocsh and that's pretty much what we're using today with alot of improvements.

 

I bought mine with the intention of using it as a daily driver. From experience with other vehicles, I felt that the TB would be the way to go for reliability. Remains to be seen right now - but I have faith. I purposely bought a V6 and 2WD to save gas. The TB's I've had in the past started rain or shine and hot or cold every single day. If I had done a little more research, I probably would have gone with a 92 or 93 for the Magnum motor though for power and flexibility.

 

Yeah same here, I really wanted a diesel more then anything, but didnt want to pay the 4-6 thousand for one. Im happy with the TBI, starts like a champ in -20 degrees.

 

i can get a dodge with a diesel here for $2000
my carbed trucks start rain or shine, hot or cold. you should be glad you did not get a magnum engine because from what i have read they came with weak heads and a stupid plenum gasket that blows and causes your fuel mileage to suck.

 

Good to know - Thanks CrazzyWolfie!

Wow... -20, heck on a bad day here it might reach +20 LOL. That's some serious winter!

Maybe it's 'cause I took the pre-heater stuff off my old timers with carbs but most needed some warmup to get up and go on cold days. This one right now sits for weeks on end and then I go start it right away without a hitch. Since I've had the injectors cleaned it has even improved. As much crap as I cleaned out of that gas tank, I'm surprised the TB even sprayed at all. Looked like an ol water tank with a brown film all around inside.

 

my trucks don't have pre-heater stuff. i let them run for about 30 seconds before i start moving which is just long enough to get oil pressure up. the only time my truck would act up is if the choke shuts off too soon.

 

Since when is -20 cold? Chilly maybe but not cold.
The battery is the most important thing for cold starting. My carbed trucks always start for me. But put somebody in them that grew up with TBI or EFI forget about it.
I let my 2 Dodges warm up before I drive them. Its just easyer. The ex cross over in the intakes could be plugged and both have headers. All that stuff the factory put on to make them run better cold is long gone.
The injected cars and trucks I have or had just turn key and go.

 

Haha yeah -20 is the normal, without windchill (Celsius that is), with windchill its usually -35, and my trucks usually start fine, just the 91's battery died once last month. It was -18 yesterday, and tommorow its supposed to be +10. Good old Nova Scotia, if you get sick of the weather, wait 5 minutes.

 

i definitely agree that the battery is the most important part. i was actually thinking about buying CTEK Multi-use 3300 3.3A Battery Charger. apparently it is suppose to help the battery last longer with the Battery Desulphation option.