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CAMAROSS · 12-13-2007, 06:31 PM

I bought mine a few months ago with a bent passenger fender and hood. Factory 350 with the FI and 700 R4. Blue on blue, nice factory rallys, and pretty clean. No rust (Im in Texas and it has been all of its life too) I paid 1700.00 for it, bought a clip for 250.00, and had it cut in and installed by the body shop for 1000.00. Im going back to totaly stock.I was just curious. How many of the 87' with this combo are still out there? Great site. Thanks.

**Captkaos** · 12-14-2007, 09:55 AM

How many are out there with what combo, the 350TB/700? Lots of them.

chev74 · 12-14-2007, 10:10 AM

in 87 GM went to all throttle body applications. Sooooooo.... all of them?

CAMAROSS · 12-14-2007, 12:45 PM

The ones that I see now either have a 305 in them or a carburetor running things.

chev74 · 12-14-2007, 02:23 PM

because no one wants fuel injection...

spudz · 12-14-2007, 02:36 PM

I like TBI...Not much for performance but pretty bulit proof..

chev74 · 12-14-2007, 02:56 PM

ill agree. theyre good. i just seem to avoid electrical/computer stuff that runs my vehicle.

For example, i DESPISE computer controlled brakes. i have seen too much stuff, and with my dad working on computers my entire life, too much stuff break with computers. I can just imagine driving down the highway and all of the sudden a malfunction happens and my brakes LOCK. or worse yet, fail to stop. computers can be finnicky and i dont trust them. I want to be able to see whats happening, for example when i push on my gas pedal, a cable pulls, releases, etc, etc.

chevymotocross · 12-15-2007, 06:27 AM

TBI is a pretty simple basic setup form of electronic fuel control. I like it.... I like it alot. I've had nothing but carburetors before this truck..... nothing beats cold start reliability of the TBI in cold new england winters. Many times I was late to school due to carb/choke issues with other vehicles I had. I'll never go back to a carb. As far as performance, not much out there aftermarket for the tbi.... but its a great stock daily driver package.... and I like to keep things stock for the most part anyways.

streetstar · 12-15-2007, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMAROSS

The ones that I see now either have a 305 in them or a carburetor running things.

If there is a carb on an 87, it is because someone put it there -- they all came with TBI from the factory and the 350 was by far the most popular engine that year, but there were a few years in the 80's that i'm not even sure a 350 was available, just 305's -- like maybe between 82 and 86? (not 100% sure about that)

**Captkaos** · 12-15-2007, 02:01 PM

If it is an 87 model as stated it came with TBI.

350's weren't available on 1/2T trucks from 81-86.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 12-15-2007, 05:53 PM

Yep not too rare as far as I know either.

kevinr1970 · 12-15-2007, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

If it is an 87 model as stated it came with TBI.

350's weren't available on 1/2T trucks from 81-86.

Do you mean 1/2 ton 2-wheel drives?
If you mean all 1/2 tons then I have an '86 GMC 1/2ton 4x4 swb that says different. It was even sold in Cali to boot!
Not trying to argue with you as I believe you know an awful lot about these trucks. I just have this truck that I am 99% certain was original when I bought it.

**Captkaos** · 12-16-2007, 09:12 AM

I meant 2WD and 4WD versions. I should have put the disclaimer that California is the only place the 350 was available in 1/2T's during that time, and this doesn't apply to non 48 state vehicles.. that being said..

350's weren't available on 1/2T trucks from 81-86. (California excluded)

kevinr1970 · 12-16-2007, 11:17 AM

Really? That is strange. Seems Cali would have been the one place they wouldn't have sold the bigger engine.

Learn more every day I log on here!

12-13-2007, 06:31 PM	#1
CAMAROSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs, Tx Posts: 100	Just curious about an 87 SWB? I bought mine a few months ago with a bent passenger fender and hood. Factory 350 with the FI and 700 R4. Blue on blue, nice factory rallys, and pretty clean. No rust (Im in Texas and it has been all of its life too) I paid 1700.00 for it, bought a clip for 250.00, and had it cut in and installed by the body shop for 1000.00. Im going back to totaly stock.I was just curious. How many of the 87' with this combo are still out there? Great site. Thanks.

12-14-2007, 09:55 AM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Just curious about an 87 SWB? How many are out there with what combo, the 350TB/700? Lots of them. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-14-2007, 10:10 AM	#3
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Just curious about an 87 SWB? in 87 GM went to all throttle body applications. Sooooooo.... all of them?

12-14-2007, 12:45 PM	#4
CAMAROSS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sulphur Springs, Tx Posts: 100	Re: Just curious about an 87 SWB? The ones that I see now either have a 305 in them or a carburetor running things.

12-14-2007, 02:23 PM	#5
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Just curious about an 87 SWB? because no one wants fuel injection...

12-14-2007, 02:36 PM	#6
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Just curious about an 87 SWB? I like TBI...Not much for performance but pretty bulit proof.. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

12-14-2007, 02:56 PM	#7
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: Just curious about an 87 SWB? ill agree. theyre good. i just seem to avoid electrical/computer stuff that runs my vehicle. For example, i DESPISE computer controlled brakes. i have seen too much stuff, and with my dad working on computers my entire life, too much stuff break with computers. I can just imagine driving down the highway and all of the sudden a malfunction happens and my brakes LOCK. or worse yet, fail to stop. computers can be finnicky and i dont trust them. I want to be able to see whats happening, for example when i push on my gas pedal, a cable pulls, releases, etc, etc.

12-15-2007, 06:27 AM	#8
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: Just curious about an 87 SWB? TBI is a pretty simple basic setup form of electronic fuel control. I like it.... I like it alot. I've had nothing but carburetors before this truck..... nothing beats cold start reliability of the TBI in cold new england winters. Many times I was late to school due to carb/choke issues with other vehicles I had. I'll never go back to a carb. As far as performance, not much out there aftermarket for the tbi.... but its a great stock daily driver package.... and I like to keep things stock for the most part anyways.

12-15-2007, 02:01 PM	#10
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Just curious about an 87 SWB? If it is an 87 model as stated it came with TBI. 350's weren't available on 1/2T trucks from 81-86. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-15-2007, 05:53 PM	#11
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Just curious about an 87 SWB? Yep not too rare as far as I know either. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

12-16-2007, 09:12 AM	#13
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Just curious about an 87 SWB? I meant 2WD and 4WD versions. I should have put the disclaimer that California is the only place the 350 was available in 1/2T's during that time, and this doesn't apply to non 48 state vehicles.. that being said.. 350's weren't available on 1/2T trucks from 81-86. (California excluded) __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-16-2007, 11:17 AM	#14
kevinr1970 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 2,316	Re: Just curious about an 87 SWB? Really? That is strange. Seems Cali would have been the one place they wouldn't have sold the bigger engine. Learn more every day I log on here! __________________ 2009 Honda Fit CfC (bsf 44.9 mpg) 2000 Tahoe Limited 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 2wd, will end up swb, not dually and replace CCswb below 1991 GMC CrewCab Dually 4x4, just going to fix things up for now 1982/1989 K5/GMC Jimmy 2wd 1987 GMC 1/2 ton swb 2wd Crew (sold)



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