97 350 into 1985tpi
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97 350 into 1985tpi
Hi all. I have a friend with a 1997 suburban with a 350. He is almost giving me the engine. Will my tpi bolt up to it, or do I need to change heads? also which would make more power, my tpi on it or just going to an old school carb setup?
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Re: 97 350 into 1985tpi
If its Vortex then keep the heads for sure, but your TPI won't with them. You will need a different intake manifold.
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Re: 97 350 into 1985tpi
Keep the Vortec heads.
Your TPI intake won't fit them.
Get rid of the TPI, BUT NOT by putting a carb on it.
Take a good hard look at the Stealth Ram instead.
Your TPI intake won't fit them.
Get rid of the TPI, BUT NOT by putting a carb on it.
Take a good hard look at the Stealth Ram instead.
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Car: 1985 TA
Engine: 350 Carb
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Re: 97 350 into 1985tpi
The stealth ram looks awesome. Will it then use my stock computer and harness?
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