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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 11:18 AM
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Does anybody know the horsepower gains of switching a tbi unit for a rochester 750 carb on a 305?
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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Probably nil. The TBI injection isn't really the weakest point of a TBI motor.
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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What is it then?
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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cam, heads (arguably), exhaust.
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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thanks man...maybe I'll stick with my TBI unit , I really like how it works.
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