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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 12:20 PM
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My stock TBI manifold off my 305 in my 92 RS will not blolt right on my 70-76 model 350 block. Should I get a Edelbrock TBI manifold? or say fug it and go for a carb. If i go carbed..can i still use my stock fuel lines? what all will I need to get to convert to carb.?
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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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Car: 85Z28
Engine: TPI355,383LT4
Transmission: 700-R4,T-56
go carb i say it flows alot better then tbi and responds better to mods that tbi will most likely hold you back.
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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 12:30 PM
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: Juiced 5.0 TBI - 300rwhp
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton Posi, 10 Bolt
the inside 2 bolts on the manifold are diffrent for pre-87 and post 87 heads, you need to elongate the 2 bolt holes in your manifold to make it work.

also the edelbrock manifold will have the same problem

you can also get a 4bbl manifold from pre-87 heads, and then use a 4bbl to TBI adaptor plate.
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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 12:33 PM
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who makes the 4bbl to TBI adaptor? I got the $$ wouldn't it be easier to just get say like a edelbrock performer RPM manifold..don't really have the tools to do any machine work.
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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 12:49 PM
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fug it..im ditching the TBI
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Old Jun 3, 2003 | 01:26 PM
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: Juiced 5.0 TBI - 300rwhp
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holley makes an adaptor, and so does turbo-city, there are probably other too.
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