ok i was thinkin the other day about doing up some nitrous on my car until i can afford to buy a new crate motor and make power the real way.anyways i wanted to know if using a plate system for a carb would work on a TBI mounted onto a 4bbl manifold with an adapter plate.i saw the kit meant for TBI and its hella more expensive than a standard plate system,and i want to switch manifolds anyways.thanks for any feedback guys.

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-1991 camaro rs,dark red metallic,t-tops,stock 15inch rims,Z28 bowtie grille insert with driving lights
-L03 305,TH700R4,2.73's,only mods for now are...Flowmaster 80 series replacement muffler,accel wires and coil,14x3 open element with K&N,lockup switch at the track,and a catco cat.
-best 1/4 mile times to date:15.89@86 with a 2.26 60 ft

 

Hmmm, sounds like a good idea.
I'm interested in this too. Anybody tried it?

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No guts, no glory.

 

I don't think its a good idea, but what do I know.

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-Tas
'89 Formula WS-6

305, TBI, 700R4, P.A.W. 14x3 open element with K&N, Milodon 160* thermo, functional Formula hood, cross-flow Flowmaster, '99z28 rear pipes and tips, Hooker 1-5/8" 50 state legal headers, Dynomax 3" I pipe (PN 44063 and 43248)
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I've definitely heard of that type of unit being used on a TBI. I believe it worked good and computer stuff wasn't a big deal at all. I haven't clue how exactly it was done though so Check the power adder board.

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88 firebird formula
350 Vortec, Accel Pro-Ram MPFI
214int/224exh, .471int/.491exh
Edelbrock headers
T56 - SIX-speed
open 3.73's
3 inch Flowmaster catback
I love pissing those LS1's off

Old time with TBI - 13.9 @103mph, 2.6 60ft

My Formula

 

It's a good idea and Taz...you don't know anything .
The only thing you're going to have to be careful is hood clearance. If you have a stock hood and go with a performance intake like the RPM, you won't fit a normal air cleaner. In fact I'll bet money it won't fit without some serious work. Even cutting the underbracing on the hood might not be enough. BUT, if you have a cowl hood then you'll have no problem.

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, Jon (350 TBI!)
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My reason for thinking its a bad idea is that the plates bar won't have air surounding it to help it through. If you put it under a TBI there will be no air above it in the front and the back. Maybe it could puddle up and blow?

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-Tas
'89 Formula WS-6

305, TBI, 700R4, P.A.W. 14x3 open element with K&N, Milodon 160* thermo, functional Formula hood, cross-flow Flowmaster, '99z28 rear pipes and tips, Hooker 1-5/8" 50 state legal headers, Dynomax 3" I pipe (PN 44063 and 43248)
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i have NOS's system #5153 for my camaro. its just the regular tbi plate and it works just fine. i run 93 octane gas and i still run 4 degrees advanced and i haveno problem with detonation whatsoever.

joe

 

Joe what do you think? You should know. Would a carb plate be a bad idea?

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-Tas
'89 Formula WS-6

305, TBI, 700R4, P.A.W. 14x3 open element with K&N, Milodon 160* thermo, functional Formula hood, cross-flow Flowmaster, '99z28 rear pipes and tips, Hooker 1-5/8" 50 state legal headers, Dynomax 3" I pipe (PN 44063 and 43248)
Super GRK_Taz World
F-Body Dual Exaust
EFI & Intake Options
AOL IM: superGRtaz

Got Beach?

 

joe,the only reason i dont want to go with the TBI setup is the price.ive seen it for around 600 bucks,and a standard plate system for only around 430.and that difference is a little less than one paycheck for me.i wrote NOS tech support and asked them this same question yesterday,and im waiting for a reply from them.but you guys seem to think its a good idea.keep the feedback comin'!!thanks to all.

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-1991 camaro rs,dark red metallic,t-tops,stock 15inch rims,Z28 bowtie grille insert with driving lights
-L03 305,TH700R4,2.73's,only mods for now are...Flowmaster 80 series replacement muffler,accel wires and coil,14x3 open element with K&N,lockup switch at the track,and a catco cat.
-best 1/4 mile times to date:15.89@86 with a 2.26 60 ft

[This message has been edited by 91rscruiser (edited October 16, 2001).]