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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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carb or tpi?

i have a 89 ta that currently has a tpi setup on a gm 330hp 350 , i just plan on using the car to drive to the local drag strip and race . my question is would i see a improvement in my et by swapping to carb if so what size should i get ? thanks
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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650-750 DP.
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 01:23 AM
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Re: carb or tpi?

Is this going to be a full on race car? You'd be better off starting with a car that is already carb rather than swapping one that is fuel injected.

Not to mention saving a fuel injected car for someone who is willing to learn it.

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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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Re: carb or tpi?

for a straight up drag car your gonna wanna go carb. 650-750 sounds about right and a nice highrise intake would probably do you some good.
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