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86 TA 305tpi TO 350 Carb?????????

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Old Oct 18, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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From: Michigan
Car: 86 & 85 TA
Engine: 305TPI for now
Transmission: Modified 700R4
86 TA 305tpi TO 350 Carb?????????

I have a 86 TA and want to go to Carb 350 How much of a pain in the *ss will it be to have everything work I know it has a VSS I want that to still work with the trans It has a 140 MPH speedo I like.
Can I use the fuel pump in the tank or will I have to change it ?
I want to use MSD Ignition System.?
What about the fan Switch?
I also have 4 Wheel disk brakes will it affect that?
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Old Oct 20, 2003 | 06:21 PM
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Car: '82 Z28
Engine: 350HO
Transmission: M4
you can keep the stock fuel pump, but you need an AFPR (adjustable fuel pressure regulator) a carburator needs about 6 psi pressure, and your tpi pump is pumping about 40psi pressure, so an AFPR will allow you o adjust that 40psi down to about 6.

you can use the msd ignition system, they work the same for computer or non-computer controlled distributers

as for the fan switch...???
its pretty simple just do a search on the board to wire one up.

as for the 4 wheel disc brakes, that has absolutly nothing to do with the induction system, just make sure too hook up the vaccum line coming from the brake booster to a vaccum source on the carb, so your power brakes will work

a 350 is a direct swap for a 305, nothing changes. a carb swap isn't a big deal, here is a detailed guide on it

good luck

https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/tech/carbswap.shtml
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