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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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v6 to v8 questions

how difficult is it to convert a v6 fi to a tbi 350? would i just have to replace the v9 ecm and wiring with a tbi ecm and harness?
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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 questions

did you read the sticky right above here?
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 questions

yea but its not very detailed and doesnt explain well
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by psmith757
how difficult is it to convert a v6 fi to a tbi 350? would i just have to replace the v9 ecm and wiring with a tbi ecm and harness?
Basically. Plus a little fuel system work. And engine mounts.
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 08:18 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 questions

k thanks
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 questions

cant forget the v8 trans. the v6 trans wont bolt to the v8.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 questions

I switched out the fuel pump to cause I swapped from a v6 to tpi v8 5.7 which I knew requires higher pressure then the tbi, but its something to double check.
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Old Dec 16, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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Re: v6 to v8 questions

yea i was thinkin bout findin a cheap v6 body and puttin all my v8 stuff in it
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