hey all.
i'm planning doin a 383 swap.the motor i was looking at is rated at 450 carbed h/p.i have an 88 tbi formula.i am assuming that it would be easier and cheaper to switch it to a carb setup and still be emiss legal.it will be a street only car.i would like to switch it to an efi.just wandering what u guys think.thanx.--jay.

 

First question: Do you have emissions testing in yoru area?
Second question: Is it a visual inspection as well?

If the first answer is yes, and second is no - get a SuperRam. It still has an EGR, and you can use a lot of stock TPI hardware (sensors, etc.)

If the answers are yes and yes - start looking into prom burning unless CARB's were avaliable and considered legal for your car, because you're stuck with TBI as far as I know.

If both are no and no - get a converted LT1 intake, or HSR and have a lot of fun!

(Basically, avoid the carb if you can.)

 

yeah i live in nj.and no no visual insp up top,just for cats.and i know for a fact that i can switch it over to a carb set up and be smog legal.thanx

 

is there any complete tbi to efi kits?if so where can i find them.if not what will i have to buy besides the efi.i was looking at the holly one.

 

If the emissions is lax in your area and you want power for cheap, go carb. If you're worried about MPG then go with any aftermarket EFI. . .if you're worried about MPG and $$$, then stick with the TBI.

 

i'm really leaning to carb now.it just seems easier.not somuch b/s with sensors and cpu sh*t.the emissions in my area go buy an emiss controlled cpu.if its got a check eng light on they won't even test it. if its carbed i think they just hook up a sniffer.i don't think my tbi and emissions is totally comp controlled.especially since i have a smog pump and a charcole canister on it.i think the only way they can check emissions on it is through the exhaust pipes.correct me if i'm wrong. i just opened another post in the carb section,asking about the tbi to carb conversion.so the efi thing is pretty much dead at this point.thanks for all the replies.and check out the other post if ya's want to.thanx again.--jay.