So i made (an expensive) decision. This thing is getting EFI and aluminium heads.
I'm coming to the USA for SEMA in October/Nov this year and so will pick up some Edelbrock goodies, namely #61579 heads and a P-65 dual-quad intake manifold. I'm going to buy a Joe Hunt distributor ($850USD OUCH!), Haltech Elite 750 computer, Deatschwerks low-height injectors, two "air-only" throttle bodies from FAST, and an in-tank fuel pump cradle from a VE Holden Commodore (Pontiac G8 GT) for a returnless/dead-head fuel system.
Rather than place the injectors at the throttle body (not ideal) I'm going to get the P-65 manifold drilled and have injector bosses welded into the runners, which means I'm going to need to look at how to make fuel lines appear vintage (ideally with a banjo-look top fitting) with some way of hiding the wiring, too.
I'm going to run the car over peak summer with the carburettor and iron heads, as it will give me a good base to work off. I think I'll aim to change the heads and chuck the EFI on in June next year when the weather is cold and there aren't many events on Down Under.
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