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305TBI to 350TPI

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Old 12-04-2000, 08:46 PM
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305TBI to 350TPI

what's involved in this swap? What all do I need besides the engine itself?
Old 12-04-2000, 10:08 PM
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look in the tech articles
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Project 92 RS look in the tech articles


That would be feasible if there was a tech article for that
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Oi, asked too much its one of the most common swaps, since you already have a v8 car its actually pretty damn easy:

Wiring harness.

Thats it, tuh duh.
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There's more to it than that. You need to increase fuel pressure via a different in-tank pump. And change the ECM. Along with the entire induction change. Different radiator/heater hoses. Different throttle cables.
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Originally posted by Abird4u2nv1

That would be feasible if there was a tech article for that
Look harder next time

TBI to TPI swap
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lol,

That post was 4 years ago!
Someone brought it back from the dead....

I wonder if that article was there 4 years ago, ya think?
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