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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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Engine despair

Hi all I have a 89 Formula with a 305 and WC t-5, and the engine is shot and not worth putting any more $ into. I am looking at putting a 350 in as I need more power but I plan to just drive it daily. The tpi wires have been cut and splice all over. I don't know what to do and what are my options. I was looking a the Weiand upper would I use a computer or I need to get a different system. If someone could point me in the direction on a block and EFI would be appreciated. Plan to get a block from a JY if that helps. Thanks
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 02:11 PM
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Re: Engine despair

hawksthirdgenparts.com should be a good place to start. they sell 350 TPI motors complete with harness for 1200$. im looking into getting one of them myself also
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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 03:54 PM
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Re: Engine despair

In what way is the engine "shot"?
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 01:33 PM
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Re: Engine despair

Engine has a bad knock won't hold idle I real don't want to spend any more money trying to get it to run. So if I a l31 short block and get a Weiand stealth can my computer run this set up?
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Old Apr 1, 2014 | 08:05 PM
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Re: Engine despair

Told the guy who is going to do the swap to look for a L31 in good shape hope he can find one. Would like to drive the car this summer just don't want to go broke trying to get there.
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 08:07 AM
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The guy doing the swap is having a hard time finding a L31 in good shape here. Starting to lose faith that I will get this car running this year. Always loved this car but didn't want to spend for a new engine yet but might have to.
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