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Old 07-25-2006, 01:13 PM   #1
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305 TBI to carb?

I have a 305 TBI motor that was bored 30 over a mild cam 203/450 203/450, and the heads shaved, ported and polished. My question is what size carb should I use, and would the switch be worth it? I don't think that I want to take the plunge into DIY tuning, being that i'm more of a hands on guy.
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DONT DO IT!! tbi is awsome, just get different heads tbi heads suck
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Put your hands on the keyboard, then.

If you really want to convert to carb, there's a tech article accessed from the thirdgen.org homepage that pretty much covers the bases.
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Yes I know the EFI to Carb article, I read that and understand the process, but was just wondering if it was worth the time. I also wanted to know if I do so what would be a good carb to go with.
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About 600 CFM. What type depends upon the use you plan for it and what else you've done. A double pumper mechanical secondary Holley would be good, but if you've got a stock stall converter, it wouldn't be very happy. With higher stall, it would be great.

I don't know if it would be worth it, because I've never had a TBI car. Some say it is worth it, others say modifying TBI is the way to go. So, opinions are just that - the decision is really up to you. If you don't want to do PROM tuning, carb is about your only choice.

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Thanks for the info
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DONT DO IT!! tbi is awsome, just get different heads tbi heads suck
Where is your proof of that statement!!!!!! That cam has a powerband of roughly idle-5,000 rpm in a 305. A set of properly done swirl ports will kick the pants off of most other ported stock heads from idle-4,500+ RPM on mild engines. Vortecs are the only heads that will end up beating them.

PS- I would stay TBI, but that is just me.
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