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think i will benefit from a tbi to carb swap?

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Old Feb 13, 2002 | 07:43 PM
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think i will benefit from a tbi to carb swap?

right now my motor is pretty much stock but i do plan lt1 cam, new intake, and heads this summer when i have the time to do it and i was wondering if you all think i will get better performance and will it be as reliable?
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Old Feb 15, 2002 | 03:25 PM
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There are two routes available to you after you do the cam, intake*, & heads:
1) Max out the TBI.
2) Use off-the-self carb parts.
* Probably best to decide up front which you're going to do prior to this purchase...

The pros of #1 are lower recurring costs (read - gas), TCC still functions, emmissions legality (if that should become a reality to you some time down the road). The cons are higher costs to accomplish, specialized equipment/parts to get it right.

The main pro of #2 is lower cost to achieve the same power. Cons are the opposite of TBI pros.

You don't mention gears or torque converter in your plans or sig. If your primary objectives are as stated, those two will go a long way towards achieving them. In fact, if you do a cam, the TC practically isn't optional.
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