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Old 04-20-2013, 02:46 PM   #1
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big block intake

what kind of intake is needed to replace the tbi system on a 1988 454. I am thinking of going to a carb. instead of the tbi unit. will any oval port intake work ?
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Re: big block intake

Oval port will work yes. Tbi uses peanut ports though and so far Weiand is the only manufacturer for that specific port
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Re: big block intake

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what kind of intake is needed to replace the tbi system on a 1988 454. I am thinking of going to a carb. instead of the tbi unit. will any oval port intake work ?
Unless you are doing a cam and head swap why would you want to do this?
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Re: big block intake

Cause tbi sucks haha a good intake will still help power all around
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