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87gmc · 11-11-2002, 01:03 AM

I have a few questions i have a 350 TBI that i am swapping out for a 427 and i was wondering i have a friend that is going to buy it but the TBI is computer controlled do you know if i can jack the computer and hook it up in his car. I dont see why not unless its integrated into all the wiring, but i dont think it is, the only probelm i know is that the computer is hooked to the check engine light to give it codes, will i have trouble or not? Please help

Tom · 11-11-2002, 07:36 PM

He can either take the computer, all sensors and wiring, and swap the TBI system over to his vehicle, or else he can remove that TBI manifold, put on a carb'ed intake, and run a carb. Id go the second option for ease.

gchemist · 11-12-2002, 01:46 PM

The only problem I see is setting up the fuel delivery. Your friend will need to install an electric pump along with all the wiring and sensors. For an easier convsersion, I would buy an aftermarket wiring harness. There are plenty of swap manuals to buy too.

PHOENIX · 11-12-2002, 02:45 PM

Im with Tom go carb on that, it will be alot easier.

11-11-2002, 01:03 AM	#1
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 254	Removing engine I have a few questions i have a 350 TBI that i am swapping out for a 427 and i was wondering i have a friend that is going to buy it but the TBI is computer controlled do you know if i can jack the computer and hook it up in his car. I dont see why not unless its integrated into all the wiring, but i dont think it is, the only probelm i know is that the computer is hooked to the check engine light to give it codes, will i have trouble or not? Please help __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com

11-11-2002, 07:36 PM	#2
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,712	He can either take the computer, all sensors and wiring, and swap the TBI system over to his vehicle, or else he can remove that TBI manifold, put on a carb'ed intake, and run a carb. Id go the second option for ease. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

11-12-2002, 01:46 PM	#3
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	The only problem I see is setting up the fuel delivery. Your friend will need to install an electric pump along with all the wiring and sensors. For an easier convsersion, I would buy an aftermarket wiring harness. There are plenty of swap manuals to buy too. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

11-12-2002, 02:45 PM	#4
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Im with Tom go carb on that, it will be alot easier. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *



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