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87Silvy · 07-13-2004, 09:57 PM

Ok guys, I think I have finally decided on an engine.

GMPP 350 HO Crate Engine

What would I have to do to make this engine fuel injected? Could I just bolt on a TBI intake and purchase a Hypertech chip? The truck is an '87 350 with TBI.

Jonboy · 07-13-2004, 10:43 PM

The note says it is not intended for fuel injection. You might call them and see why. It also looks to have Vortec heads, you would need a TBI adapter and vortec intake for it as well.

SanitysBane · 07-14-2004, 01:02 AM

i think a better option might be for a ramjet 350 if you want a crate small block with fuel injection, OR getting one of these http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...120&pid=156334 and converting it over to an aftermarket fuel injection set up. the thing might be that the cam is to big and has to much of a lope to it wich the knock sensor will pick up as detonation.

87Silvy · 07-14-2004, 11:34 AM

The thing is though, I can't spend a lot of money, so I am looking at many different options. The ZZ383 would be nice, but I can't afford to spend that much right now.

DCRANER · 07-14-2004, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 87Silvy

The thing is though, I can't spend a lot of money, so I am looking at many different options. The ZZ383 would be nice, but I can't afford to spend that much right now.

I ran this engine in my 86 GMC a while ago. Excellent combination of performance and good daily use. I ran a 650 Holley, and that with a good ignition system will be terrific. FI is expensive and of no real use unless you go to a computerized system. The Ram Jet GM system is more for looks, it will work slightly better than a carb, but not cost effective in my opinion.

With the Vortec heads you will need a correct intake, Edelbrock has one and the GM one is made by Edelbrock anyway.

**N2TRUX** · 07-14-2004, 05:53 PM

That's about the best deal going on a GMPP crate motor. It's hard to beat the bang for the buck on that package. Check with Summit Racing for the best price with free shipping....

SanitysBane · 07-14-2004, 11:44 AM

i dig it. like i said your first pic, the cam in it might have to much lope in it and the knock sensor would pick it up as detonation. not good.

07-13-2004, 09:57 PM	#1
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	Motor Decision Ok guys, I think I have finally decided on an engine. GMPP 350 HO Crate Engine What would I have to do to make this engine fuel injected? Could I just bolt on a TBI intake and purchase a Hypertech chip? The truck is an '87 350 with TBI. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

07-13-2004, 10:43 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	The note says it is not intended for fuel injection. You might call them and see why. It also looks to have Vortec heads, you would need a TBI adapter and vortec intake for it as well. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-14-2004, 01:02 AM	#3
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	i think a better option might be for a ramjet 350 if you want a crate small block with fuel injection, OR getting one of these http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...120&pid=156334 and converting it over to an aftermarket fuel injection set up. the thing might be that the cam is to big and has to much of a lope to it wich the knock sensor will pick up as detonation. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

07-14-2004, 11:34 AM	#4
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	The thing is though, I can't spend a lot of money, so I am looking at many different options. The ZZ383 would be nice, but I can't afford to spend that much right now. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

07-14-2004, 05:53 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	That's about the best deal going on a GMPP crate motor. It's hard to beat the bang for the buck on that package. Check with Summit Racing for the best price with free shipping.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-14-2004, 11:44 AM	#7
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	i dig it. like i said your first pic, the cam in it might have to much lope in it and the knock sensor would pick it up as detonation. not good. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer



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