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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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wiring harness and computer

I put a carbed 305 in my 88 do i still need the computer or can i take it out. thanks
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 11:16 AM
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Depends upon the carb it has on it. If it is a computer controlled carb, it needs the computer for a computer controlled carb and distributor. If it is a non-computer controlled carb, it doesn't need the computer and can't use a computer controlled distributor.
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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it has a 600 CFM holley and GM HEI distributer
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Old Aug 10, 2005 | 05:02 PM
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then you dont need a computer.
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