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For reference, here's some pics of the 85-later 2F or 3F cylinder head, and a 1988 3FE cylinder head. Both heads have been cleaned, milled and had valves changed to 1.50 & 1.84 stainless SBC parts.
Notice how the FI intake ports have a significantly raised gasket surface. It would be pretty much impossible to get the 3FE intake manifold to seal on a carb'ed head.
Also notice that the 3FE head uses 2 more dowel pins for locating the manifolds. Again, this might make it more difficult to retrofit a FI manifold on a carbed engine.
Notice how the FI intake ports have a significantly raised gasket surface. It would be pretty much impossible to get the 3FE intake manifold to seal on a carb'ed head.
Also notice that the 3FE head uses 2 more dowel pins for locating the manifolds. Again, this might make it more difficult to retrofit a FI manifold on a carbed engine.