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skillet · 11-13-2011, 01:25 PM

I am considering buying another suburban(sold my '89 a couple of yrs. ago), but I can't decide if this time if I would rather buy another tbi(87-95) or go with something older that has a carb. I liked the driveability and the one belt system of the tbi, but it was a pain to drop the 40 gal. tank when the fuel pump went out. And I like the simplicity of the carb(block mounted fuel pump, no sensors), although tbi seems simple as far as fuel injection goes. What would you guys buy? Thanks for any suggestions.

big_al_71 · 11-13-2011, 04:23 PM

the older the better is my choice

mpotts64 · 11-13-2011, 05:04 PM

I know where there is a '69 3 door suburban with an LS1 and 700R for $1,800.00, pretty darn straight vehicle, about 200-225 miles from you

Hubscrub · 11-13-2011, 05:31 PM

i had this discussion with my dad (40 years experienced technician). It came down to this i said them new motors would be nice in something you could drive alot he replied they drove them every day cross country back then to. (can't believe i said that i have all carb engines beside one)I believe in carbs especially Q-jets and properly set up they do just as good and are super easy to fix like you said fuel pump especially and what just a few wires

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i love the older sub. too

skillet · 11-13-2011, 09:20 PM

Yes, I think I like the easy to fix part the best. In the 28 yrs. I have drove 67-72 trucks, they have been to a mechanic once. And I don't consider myself a skilled mechanic.

11-13-2011, 01:25 PM	#1
skillet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: denton, tx, usa Posts: 176	What would you guys choose? I am considering buying another suburban(sold my '89 a couple of yrs. ago), but I can't decide if this time if I would rather buy another tbi(87-95) or go with something older that has a carb. I liked the driveability and the one belt system of the tbi, but it was a pain to drop the 40 gal. tank when the fuel pump went out. And I like the simplicity of the carb(block mounted fuel pump, no sensors), although tbi seems simple as far as fuel injection goes. What would you guys buy? Thanks for any suggestions. __________________ 69 SB GMC LWB Fleetside 350, 09 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 liter

11-13-2011, 04:23 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: What would you guys choose? the older the better is my choice __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-13-2011, 05:04 PM	#3
mpotts64 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texarkana, AR Posts: 123	Re: What would you guys choose? I know where there is a '69 3 door suburban with an LS1 and 700R for $1,800.00, pretty darn straight vehicle, about 200-225 miles from you __________________ No one ever fell to the top of a mountain. When asked why I work on old trucks, I tell them: Been married 27 years, sons are pretty much gone, don't like the wife anymore and don't have a girlfriend, so, gotta do something, the old trucks are cheaper and less drama than a girlfriend -

11-13-2011, 05:31 PM	#4
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: What would you guys choose? i had this discussion with my dad (40 years experienced technician). It came down to this i said them new motors would be nice in something you could drive alot he replied they drove them every day cross country back then to. (can't believe i said that i have all carb engines beside one)I believe in carbs especially Q-jets and properly set up they do just as good and are super easy to fix like you said fuel pump especially and what just a few wires. i love the older sub. too __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

11-13-2011, 09:20 PM	#5
skillet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: denton, tx, usa Posts: 176	Re: What would you guys choose? Yes, I think I like the easy to fix part the best. In the 28 yrs. I have drove 67-72 trucks, they have been to a mechanic once. And I don't consider myself a skilled mechanic. __________________ 69 SB GMC LWB Fleetside 350, 09 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 liter



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