Can a LS engine be carbureted?

In LS swaps or street/strip/race cars a carbureted LS is simple and less expensive. MSD’s 6LS ignition control only requires connections for the coils, crank sensor, MAP sensor, and the camshaft sensor. This is a great unit for those using a carburetor on their LS engine.

Why did they stop using carburetors?

Most car manufacturers stopped using carburetors in the late 1980’s because newer technology was coming out, such as the fuel injector, that proved to be more efficient. There were only a few cars that continued to have carburetors, such as the Subaru Justy, until about the early 1990’s.

Can a carburetor be installed on a LS engine?

LS Carburetor Conversion Kits MSD LS Ignition Control Box for LS1/ LS3/ LS6 allows you to install a carburetor on your LS-based engine. Matching factory-type connectors for the coils, crank sensor, MAP sensor, & the cam sensor. Features a 2-step rev limiter, a vacuum advance curve for cruising economy, & even a step retard for nitrous use.

Can You top off a LS with a carb?

Topping off your LS with a carb could not be any simpler with the help from this Kit from Edelbrock. They have put together an awesome carb style intake manifold; complete with an MSD ignition control box and associated wiring harness.

How much does it cost to swap an LS3 engine?

The LS3 and LS7 engines run anywhere between $7000 and $12000. The motor mount adapter plates are the foundation to a successful LS swap. Adapter plates bolt onto the LS engine block, allowing you to bolt the engine securely to the crossmember.

What kind of intake does an induction LS engine use?

For our engine, we actually chose the Edelbrock Super Victor LS1 #28095 EFI intake. Even though we were using a carb, we liked the idea of being able to switch to EFI down the road. With the Edelbrock intake, we simply made plugs that blocked off the injector bungs. That’s really the only difference.