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Old Jan 9, 2001 | 12:10 AM
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From: Greenwood, IN USA
Car: 1990 Iroc/Z
Engine: LB9 305 TPI
Transmission: Borg Warner 5 speed
What do I need to change?

In my 1990 Iroc, I have a 305 5spd TPI with G92 performance package (hotter factory cam; the L98 cam). I want to put in a 350 real soon. Besides the injectors, what will I need to replace? Do I need a whole new ECM, or just a chip change? I have an adjustable fuel pressure regulator so the extra psi, won't be a problem. Any info will be greatly appreciated!
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Old Jan 9, 2001 | 06:44 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
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Conventional wisdom says harmonic balancer and knock sensor w/module. You can run the 305 injectors with higher pressure - I have a bud who runs faster with 19 lb injectors on his highly modified ZZ3 than he did with 24 lb (he hasn't tried 22 lb yet). ECM is no problem, but a chip does you well even with a stock 305.

You should port your plenum and at least gasket match your intake while you're at it. Exhaust is always a restriction even with the 305, so upgrades there would again benefit you greatly.

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Old Jan 11, 2001 | 12:49 AM
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Car: 1990 Iroc/Z
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That makes a bit of sense. He can turn the fuel pressure up more with the 19lb injectors getting better atomization than with the 24lb ones. I may try that.
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