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jordon johnson · 02-07-2005, 11:39 PM

i hate tbi and im changing it to carb can yall give me some intake and carb ideas. its a 305 comp. rebuilt with flat tops got heads redone and headers and free flowing exaust???

bwright · 02-08-2005, 12:42 AM

If I'm not mistaken Edlebrock makes a manifold that will work with the TBI heads. There's also an adapter you can buy to put a carb on your TBI intake. For a 305 I wouldn't go larger than a 600cfm carb...I like the Carter AFB's, but you'll get a lot of differing opinions on carb choice.

bwright · 02-08-2005, 12:44 AM

Almost forgot...you'll also need a fuel pressure regulator if you plan to retain the stock electric fuel pump.

r0lf- · 02-08-2005, 01:06 AM

This was done to my motor by the previous owner. Its got a mechanical fuel pump on there and an RV cam too. Other than that its just a Edelbrock intake for TBI heads. Very very sad TBI heads.

TrainD5115 · 02-08-2005, 10:45 AM

Hey, I'll trade you my intake and Q-jet for the TBI lol. I'm sick of my carb like your sick of the TBI.

SanitysBane · 02-08-2005, 07:18 PM

I'd get a Q-jet personally, they are good on gas and you can still get alot of power out of them.

jordon johnson · 02-08-2005, 08:24 PM

i have never had good luck with a Q-jet. im thinking of going with a holley street avenger and some type of holley 650 carb

jordon johnson · 02-08-2005, 08:26 PM

i will also be wanting to sell the whole tbi set up after i get my intake and carb

02-07-2005, 11:39 PM	#1
jordon johnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: austin ky Posts: 104	changing tbi truck to carb question i hate tbi and im changing it to carb can yall give me some intake and carb ideas. its a 305 comp. rebuilt with flat tops got heads redone and headers and free flowing exaust??? __________________ 94 cobra!!!!!!LOL 90 gmc 4x4 ext cab swb 355 6in lift blue 85 4x4 lwb 350 4spd red 87 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 305 th350 red83 1/2 ton 4wd lwb ---- 700r4

02-08-2005, 01:06 AM	#4
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	This was done to my motor by the previous owner. Its got a mechanical fuel pump on there and an RV cam too. Other than that its just a Edelbrock intake for TBI heads. Very very sad TBI heads. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

02-08-2005, 10:45 AM	#5
TrainD5115 North Coast, baby! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 437	Hey, I'll trade you my intake and Q-jet for the TBI lol. I'm sick of my carb like your sick of the TBI. __________________ Brad 79 Scottsdale C20 350/350 3.73's Still running full CA smog gear!

02-08-2005, 07:18 PM	#6
SanitysBane Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,121	I'd get a Q-jet personally, they are good on gas and you can still get alot of power out of them. __________________ '96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer

02-08-2005, 08:24 PM	#7
jordon johnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: austin ky Posts: 104	i have never had good luck with a Q-jet. im thinking of going with a holley street avenger and some type of holley 650 carb __________________ 94 cobra!!!!!!LOL 90 gmc 4x4 ext cab swb 355 6in lift blue 85 4x4 lwb 350 4spd red 87 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 305 th350 red83 1/2 ton 4wd lwb ---- 700r4

02-08-2005, 12:42 AM	#2
bwright Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dickson, TN Posts: 141	If I'm not mistaken Edlebrock makes a manifold that will work with the TBI heads. There's also an adapter you can buy to put a carb on your TBI intake. For a 305 I wouldn't go larger than a 600cfm carb...I like the Carter AFB's, but you'll get a lot of differing opinions on carb choice.

02-08-2005, 12:44 AM	#3
bwright Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dickson, TN Posts: 141	Almost forgot...you'll also need a fuel pressure regulator if you plan to retain the stock electric fuel pump.

02-08-2005, 08:26 PM	#8
jordon johnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: austin ky Posts: 104	i will also be wanting to sell the whole tbi set up after i get my intake and carb __________________ 94 cobra!!!!!!LOL 90 gmc 4x4 ext cab swb 355 6in lift blue 85 4x4 lwb 350 4spd red 87 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 305 th350 red83 1/2 ton 4wd lwb ---- 700r4

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