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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 12:05 AM
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i just thought about this

well as it goes im pullin the ole tired 305 and droppin in a fresh built 350 bored over 30. with a few performance parts of course. now the only question is do i need to switch the computer too. im currently running the lg4 and right now its running with a holley600 with a hei dist. so there isnt much plugged in to the comp any more the egr is also off and the air will be going too when i get back from this 2 month underway. so is it ok to keep the same comp or do i need a new one for a 350
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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Re: i just thought about this

its my understanding that you'd need the 350 computer not sure if thats right but i've always been told to get the computer even if you dont need it for much becuase its better to have it and not need it than be without it
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 12:37 AM
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Re: i just thought about this

If its gonna be carbed no need for the computer. at all Im tryin to remove all my crap right now actually
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by ksith
... a holley600 with a hei dist...
The computer will essentially be brain dead.

I hope your HEI is the vacuum/mechanical advance type.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Re: i just thought about this

Originally Posted by five7kid
The computer will essentially be brain dead...
Not brain dead. Just unemployed.
Like mine. It's still there if I ever need to go back.
Like if Alabama should pass a vehicle inspection law.
That would be one of the seven signs of the apocalypse...
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Re: i just thought about this

oh its vacuum/mechanical advcance alright. i've been following the best advice i can get. this forum.
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