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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Default How many TBI users out here?

I'm thinking about swapping to a TBI and still using the normal intake.

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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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Can't tell you anything about how it works on an old Vette, but I like it on my truck - '92 GMC 350. Dead solid reliable, no problems, no adjusting. I've often thought that this would be the way to go for my Vette ('81), with the Holly ProJection system. Seems like the biggest hassle would be installing the electric fuel pump and the return line to the tank on your car... my '81 already has an extra line, so I'd just have to do the pump...
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 06:18 PM
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I was thinking the same thing too. I have an '89 Chevy pickup with 350 tbi engine and a 400R4 tranny. Thought about just swapping engines and trannys in them. I rebuilt the trk engine about 10,000 miles ago along with the tranny. I only use the trk for short trips so it would be a super cheap way to get crusin rpms for my 3:55 rear vette.

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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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We have a project car that is getting a stout 383 that we plan to put a Holly TBI on. It flows more than enough air and should show a difference on the dyno between it and a carburetor. Drivability will be enhanced along with fuel economy.

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