Can you carburetor a 1996 Chevy 350?

No, you can't directly "carburetor" a 1996 Chevy 350. That year's 350s (and most other GM vehicles from that era) came equipped with electronic fuel injection (EFI). To use a carburetor, you'd need a complete engine swap or a very extensive and complex engine conversion. This isn't a simple bolt-on modification.

Here's why it's impractical:

* Engine Management System: The 1996 350 relies on a sophisticated computer system to control fuel delivery, ignition timing, and other critical functions. A carburetor eliminates this system entirely.

* Intake Manifold: The intake manifold designed for EFI is fundamentally different from one designed for a carburetor. You'd need a completely different intake manifold.

* Fuel System: The fuel injection system includes a fuel pump, injectors, fuel lines, and sensors—all incompatible with a carburetor setup.

* Wiring Harness: The wiring harness is extensively linked to the EFI system. Modifications would be extremely extensive.

* Cost and Complexity: The cost and labor involved in such a conversion would far exceed the value of the vehicle, especially considering the readily available performance parts for fuel-injected engines.

While technically possible with significant modification and expense, converting a fuel-injected 350 to carburetor operation is not a practical or recommended project. It would be far simpler and more cost-effective to find a carbureted engine if that's your desired configuration.