Looks super space age on that old stovebolt! I bet it runs good too, and removing the tank from right behind the driver is a big boost for safety in the event of accident or upset, heaven forbid.
This debate rages on in the Cadillac forums too-carbs vs EFI. I've owned and driven multiple '77-79 C body DeVilles, (and older ones too, back to the '60s) and the best running one I ever had was the one with the factory multiport EFI. Even that primitive analog ECU system was, in actual use, better all the time. More power, more snap off the line, better MPG especially in mixed driving.. just better all the time.
Regarding TBI and its rapid replacement of carburetors back in the '80s, well.. that's when I became a mechanic, and can I just take a moment to thank the Gods of Chevrolet for doing away with those frankly AWFUL computerized carburetors?! Look me in the eye and try to tell me those bastardized 2bbl half a Quadrajet things were in any way the equal of the throttle body injection systems which soon replaced them. And gave every engine they put it on, 40hp vs that slap in the face to a real QJ of a carb.
I did it the old way-from points, to advance weights and springs, to metering rods and color coded power valve springs and vacuum pulloffs. Got great service from those, but you know what? My next big engine project on my bus-the almost last carbureted vehicle in my fleet-will allow me to tune it all with my tablet. If they drop the bomb and the EMP takes out all the computers, I'll still know how to make a rig roll.. but until that day, I'm ready for the modern way. Even on a pre-CAD engine design.
