305 TBI vs Carb
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Car: 1987 Z28 Camaro (T-tops)
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Transmission: 700R4 (auto)
Axle/Gears: Posi / 3.27
305 TBI vs Carb
So I currently have an 87 Camaro with a LG4. Its pretty much stock (cold air intake and K&N Air Filter added), and it runs ok. I've recently found a 91 Camaro RS for sale locally and it's running a 305 TBI (L03?). What kind of differences would I see going TBI over a carb? Would the TBI system still need the 3-5 minute warm ups? Would I see any better throttle response? MPG's? I really hate having to sit in my driveway for what seems like an eternity waiting for my car to warm up before I can drive it away.
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Car: 2003 F-150
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Transmission: 4R70W
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Re: 305 TBI vs Carb
So I currently have an 87 Camaro with a LG4. Its pretty much stock (cold air intake and K&N Air Filter added), and it runs ok. I've recently found a 91 Camaro RS for sale locally and it's running a 305 TBI (L03?). What kind of differences would I see going TBI over a carb? Would the TBI system still need the 3-5 minute warm ups? Would I see any better throttle response? MPG's? I really hate having to sit in my driveway for what seems like an eternity waiting for my car to warm up before I can drive it away.
Much better throttle response
Turn the car on and go
Better MPG's
Hope this helps.
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From: BC, Canada
Car: 1987 Z28 Camaro (T-tops)
Engine: Carb'd 305
Transmission: 700R4 (auto)
Axle/Gears: Posi / 3.27
Re: 305 TBI vs Carb
Thanks for the reply. Those are exactly the things I want out of my car. My car is in better shape but the 91 RS would make me happier in the end. I think I might grab it and part out mine to fix up the 91. Most of the body and interior parts from an 87 Z-28 would be compatible with a 91 RS right?
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From: Ft Wayne, IN
Car: 2003 F-150
Engine: 4.6L Modular V8
Transmission: 4R70W
Axle/Gears: Ford 8.8"/3.55 LSD
Re: 305 TBI vs Carb
Thanks for the reply. Those are exactly the things I want out of my car. My car is in better shape but the 91 RS would make me happier in the end. I think I might grab it and part out mine to fix up the 91. Most of the body and interior parts from an 87 Z-28 would be compatible with a 91 RS right?
I would think so, but I'm not sure. Maybe someone else can comment.
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