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Change 350 carbed to TPI??

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Old Mar 29, 2014 | 11:10 PM
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Change 350 carbed to TPI??

So i just bought a carbed 350 out of an 88 chevy suv for 500 to replace the 305 TBI in my 92 camaro. Its been re-built about 10,000 miles ago. I would like to get a decent amount of HP out of it, so i will be doing a re-build... Again... I would like to Change it to a 350-383 TPI. Does anyone know what might be entailed in the swap?? I already have all the 3.5" exhaust ready and the Headers. Any advice??
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 01:00 AM
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If they are the stock '88 350 TBI heads, they gotta go.
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Old Mar 30, 2014 | 01:42 AM
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Re: Change 350 carbed to TPI??

I believe he said that they are aftermarket aluminum heads. I'll have to look again.
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Old Mar 31, 2014 | 08:46 PM
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Re: Change 350 carbed to TPI??

Plan on a new wire harness for all the new injectors, A new TPI in tank Fuel pump, computer chip upgrade that's just a few things that will be required. Many surprises to come! Have fun and GOOD LUCK!
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 06:31 PM
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Re: Change 350 carbed to TPI??

im having an issue kinda like this. I have a 86 iroc with the 305 tpi but my Pa is letting me have a 350 carb outta one of his chevys and im wondering what it would take to keep it fuel injected tpi? or will I have to find a way to make the carb work???
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Old Apr 17, 2014 | 11:36 PM
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Re: Change 350 carbed to TPI??

Originally Posted by kyjimo
a 350 carb and im wondering what it would take to keep it fuel injected tpi?
TPI intake will bolt straight on if it is non Vortec SBC
You will need a 350 tune ( prom ) in your existing ECM , 350 injectors and a 350 TPI knock sensor

Only consideration is what cam is in the new 350 ; not all are compatible with computers
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