Carbed magnum 408
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From: cedar hill mo
Your good, I didn't mean it to sound the way it did either lol to put it this way. I'm starting college this fall and am on a fairly limited budget. And want something that I can go have fun with and still drive. Only reason for building a 408 is that i already have a block and getting the crank from a buddy that built a 408 a few years ago
fuel injection:
Intake $700
Tb $250
Injectors $300
Tune $500
Wideband o2 $300
Carbureted motor:
Intake $300
Carb $400
Stuff to make it all work, maybe another couple hundred.
fuel injection:
Intake $700
Tb $250
Injectors $300
Tune $500
Wideband o2 $300
Carbureted motor:
Intake $300
Carb $400
Stuff to make it all work, maybe another couple hundred.
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,181
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From: Battle Ground WA
An AEM wideband is like $165. 4bbl M1s can be had all day long for sub $350. Modified injectors from FIC (I've been using a set for years) for $240. Over $500 less than you thought.
With a carb you will need a new fuel system and distributor at least.
With a carb you will need a new fuel system and distributor at least.
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From: Clayton MI
That's what return style regulators were invented for. 
Using a non-return regulator would smoke the pump in relatively short order.
Using a non-return regulator would smoke the pump in relatively short order.
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From: Iowa
However, I would recommend a return type for anyone trying to do carb. It is much easier and more precise to use than a returnless.
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From: Cle Elum, WA
Your good, I didn't mean it to sound the way it did either lol to put it this way. I'm starting college this fall and am on a fairly limited budget. And want something that I can go have fun with and still drive. Only reason for building a 408 is that i already have a block and getting the crank from a buddy that built a 408 a few years ago
fuel injection:
Intake $700
Tb $250
Injectors $300
Tune $500
Wideband o2 $300
Carbureted motor:
Intake $300
Carb $400
Stuff to make it all work, maybe another couple hundred.
fuel injection:
Intake $700
Tb $250
Injectors $300
Tune $500
Wideband o2 $300
Carbureted motor:
Intake $300
Carb $400
Stuff to make it all work, maybe another couple hundred.
Your prices are a little high for the EFI stuff. But the BIG ONE is that you left out a lot of stuff you're going to have to buy for the carb. New distributor, linkage, external voltage regulator and other things I'm sure I'm forgetting now.
I understand being on a limited budget and am not trying to be an ***. I hope it all works out for you. EFI or Carbed have fun with the 408.
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,025
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From: orangeville ontario
Your good, I didn't mean it to sound the way it did either lol to put it this way. I'm starting college this fall and am on a fairly limited budget. And want something that I can go have fun with and still drive. Only reason for building a 408 is that i already have a block and getting the crank from a buddy that built a 408 a few years ago
fuel injection:
Intake $700 re use the stock intake free
Tb $250 you can get them from 1999blkdakrt on ebay for less than $150
Injectors $300 you can get a rebuilt set for less than $150
Tune $500
Wideband o2 $300
Carbureted motor:
Intake $300
Carb $400
ignition/charging system $400-700
fuel pressure regulator $100
Stuff to make it all work, maybe another couple hundred.
fuel injection:
Intake $700 re use the stock intake free
Tb $250 you can get them from 1999blkdakrt on ebay for less than $150
Injectors $300 you can get a rebuilt set for less than $150
Tune $500
Wideband o2 $300
Carbureted motor:
Intake $300
Carb $400
ignition/charging system $400-700
fuel pressure regulator $100
Stuff to make it all work, maybe another couple hundred.
