My 85' IROC has a 305 TPI. I am looking into Crate 350's, and was wondering if it was at all possible to use my current intake (TPI Setup) on a crate 350 (instead of having to purchase a carb seperatly, use the stock TPI intake)...
Just an idea, wasnt sure if it was possible.

 

Yes you can bolt it right on. But you may need larger injectors and definately some tuning to get it running 100%

 

Oh yeah? thats awesome!! I'd much rather have TPI than carb

very much!

 

You'll need the 350 knock sensor and ESC, also I would recommend 24lb injectors to feed the 350. You could just bump up the fuel pressure and try and compensate for the smaller injectors...

 

Whether the TPI will be happy on the 350 crate depends entirely upon what 350 crate you're talking about. Goodwrench 350, no problem. 330 HP 350 HO, big problem.

 

I haven't decided what one I want to do yet. I dont know alot about crates, but Im pretty sure they make one for fuel injection specifically... .. not 100% sure. I'm not looking to spend over $3500, and I understand its gonna take more than just dropping the engine in. Just dont know weather or not to throw a carbed one on, and loose the TPI system (which I would prefer to keep... & I also plan on supercharging it sometime downt the road)

& thanks for the help! I appreciate it!