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Can you put carb intake on newer EFI 460 ford?

No, you cannot directly put a carburetor on a newer EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) 460 Ford engine. The engine's computer, wiring harness, and fuel system are designed exclusively for electronic fuel injection. A carburetor requires a completely different system for fuel delivery and ignition timing control.

To use a carburetor, you would need a complete engine swap with a carbureted 460, or a significant and extremely complex conversion involving:

* Replacing the entire intake manifold: The EFI intake is designed for fuel injectors and sensors. You'd need a carbureted intake manifold.

* Replacing the fuel system: This includes the fuel pump, fuel lines, and possibly the fuel tank if it's not designed for gravity feed.

* Replacing the ignition system: While you might be able to adapt some components, the EFI system's timing control is integral to its operation, and significant changes would be needed.

* Addressing emissions: Modern emission regulations make such a conversion very difficult and likely illegal in many jurisdictions.

* Custom fabrication: You'd likely need to fabricate numerous components to make everything fit and work correctly.

The complexity, cost, and difficulty involved make such a conversion impractical for most people. It's far easier and cheaper to simply find a carbureted 460 if that's your desired setup.