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Old 05-16-2009, 09:28 PM
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5.0 to 5.7 help

i have a 91 caprice with the lo3 tpi and i want a 5.7 tbi to put in it what car or truck can i get the 5.7 out of that would have the most hp and torque stock. I also want to put a posi on the car to what car can i switch it with that has good highway and street drivability.
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Re: 5.0 to 5.7 help

I think you have your numbers backwards, LO3 is a 5.0TBI and you probably want a 5.7 TPI
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Re: 5.0 to 5.7 help

i know i have the lo3 5.0 i want a 5.7 tbi not tpi
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Re: 5.0 to 5.7 help

I'd suggest the tbi forums
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