Hmm, $1300 for fuel and ignition control.

Going carb -

Cheapest intake I can find is at Mancini racing, dual 4bbl $349.

Carb and linkage kit for above $1000

Ignition controller - summit racing $500

Yeah going carb is a bad idea.

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