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carbureted commodore v6??

Dusty_vs

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its been racking my brain for days now... reckon its possible to convert a commodore v6 back to carb? i know it seems stupid and its something that wouldnt gain anything from doing it but still... i wonder if its doable. the buick v6 used to be carb anyway so im wondering if theres a spot in the block that used to be a hole for a distributor that could be machined out? the cam would have to be modified for a gear for a distributor obviously and all that.. big job. but doable?

what does everyone think?
 

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Theres a manifold to suit
 

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oh mad :) theres one part accounted for...... but im still wonering about the ignition system??
 

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that manifold wont fit and you wont find one that does LOL have to custom make one out of a stocker manifold and a carb plate made of alloy welded on top like the speedway guys do
 

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Why would you?
 

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It would sound better than EFI but that's about all it would have going for it.

With the Buick it is possible but with the Ecotec I have never heard or seen anything about it.
 

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why the fark indeed.... im not gonna do it im just trying to get my head around if its possible.... has it been done?
 

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Well for instance if you want to put the V6 into a bush buggy?

EFI doesn't like hard knocks. Sensors flip the birdy.

I profer carbs over EFI for modifying anyway. They can work just as well.
 
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