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Carburetor Suggestions for Turbo 231?

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231T

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I have a 1983 231 turbo from a T-Type Regal.

The engine was in rough shape, but now has been machined and I would like to pick your brains for recommendations for a carburetor, as I wish to keep the draw-through turbo setup. Unfortunately, the original 4-barrel feedback quadrajet has been beaten to bits, and the computer was missing when I got the motor.

I've been advised to look into quadrajets or other 4-barrel carbs with a vacuum secondary to help account for the change of pressure under boost.

Any feedback would be great!
 
You'll need a Holley carburetor that is boost referenced and a Quadrajet to Holley adapter plate to mount it on the upper intake manifold. You'll have to speak with Holley or a carburetor specialist to get a recommendation and one set up correctly. There is a small raised pad on top of the '82-'83 aluminum intake manifold in the correct location needed that you can drill and tap to screw in a fitting to get a vacuum signal for the Holley to work. Beyond that, you still have several problems to overcome. Without a computer, the '83 distributor won't work. You'll have to source one for a non computer controlled engine. These carbed draw through turbo engines are prone to detonation. Without a computer with a knock sensor hooked up to retard timing , you'll have to play it really safe with boost and timing. Especially on regular pump gas. Or a company called J&S Safeguard makes an ignition system that has a knock sensor.
 
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