Got the EMPI Carb installed - Wow!

[DougC]

Finally got around to installing the new carb. I couldn't get to a couple of the bolts on the manifold, so I decided I'll take it to the shop sometime and swap that out. BUT, I went ahead and put the carb on the old manifold and plugged everything I didn't yank out.

Here's all the stuff I pulled out:



If you see anything I need in there, please let me know!

Anyway it runs SOOOO much better now, I feel like I might even be able to pass someone on the road! Here's a quick shot of the linkage and air cleaner:



-Doug

[So Cal Mark]

the improvement is pretty shocking on a 79/80 isn't it?

[DougC]

the improvement is pretty shocking on a 79/80 isn't it?

Yes, it's really dramatic!

[WYSpider]

I really like the boost the 32/36 made to my 1980. Night and day difference.

Does using an 1800 intake or 4-2-1 exhaust make that much difference over just adding an 32/36 to a stock 1979/80 motor?

[124JOE]

id say yes,if you make it breeth better its a little race car

[jctucker]

I want to do this, but Colorado sucks with the emission inspections. I'm not sure it'd pass the sniffer with the EMPI on it, nevermind the missing "emissions equipment".

[bobplyler]

I'm not sure it'd pass the sniffer with the EMPI

When I replaced my carb, I kept the original air filter. It looks stock. And the emissions went down.

[WBPDX]

My 79 passed emissions sniffer test here in Portland (Fairly tough laws) with the Empi.

Did you have to rejet? I have the exact same setup with an 1800 manifold, and had to rejet (and still working on it.)

Did you use a spacer? There's no way mine was going to fit, but I got a spacer from Mark on eBay.

When you swap manifolds, if the one you use needs a plug for the coolant passageway in the center, be sure to use teflon tape on the threads. Creates an annoying leak if you don't, and it is a bugger to get the carb back off to remove the plug.