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REPO1 · 02-09-2004, 01:01 AM

Anyone running a '88 & newer fuel injected engine in their trucks?

I'm thinking of these as the throttle body setup would seem to be an easy install.

I would love an LT1 or even an LS1 but funds do not permit it. I have looked in the local papers, and found I can buy an entire, running '88 or '89 pickup with AC for under $1000. The body will be shot, but hopefully the engine & trans should be ok.

Any pics, tips, or ideas here?

Reid

68c10owner · 02-09-2004, 01:10 AM

i`ve thought about it too but i would look for a 96 and up vortec motor. they are more powerfull than the earlier tbi motors and just as easy to set up.

REPO1 · 02-09-2004, 01:14 AM

Ya, that would be sweet. I once had a '96 with a vortec 454 in it. I added a Hypertech power programmer. Damn, did that thing fly.

But again, the price of that setup would easily be double. I think I am going to try and keep it on the cheap side. I really don't need alot of power. But want a good reliable, somewhat fuel efficient ride.

I already have a couple of high horsepower rides, so I'm trying to keep it sane this time.

68c10owner · 02-09-2004, 01:21 AM

you can get a 5.7 or a 5.0 complete for pretty decent money. it might be more than the tbi but cheaper than the lt1. i had a 5.0 in my 99 x-cab and it was pretty impressive for a 305. it had a 3.73 rear end so that helped some but it was faster than the 75 gmc with a 92 tbi motor with a cam and carb i traded in. a vortec 454 would be cool but for a daily driver , a small block would be fine with me. i have alot more stuff to do to my 70 to get it on the road right now to worrie about a motor but i am seriously thinking of a 5.0 or 5.7 vortec.

Ackattack · 02-09-2004, 02:36 AM

I've been toying with the idea of swapping in a L98 (TPI 350). They have a ton of low end torque and should be relatively cheap. I'm a little more picky though, and want an 87-89. They changed them slightly through the years, and these years will fit my needs. Oh, and I'll get the 700R4 that goes with it

02-09-2004, 01:01 AM	#1
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Anyone running a '88 & newer fuel injected engine in their trucks? Anyone running a '88 & newer fuel injected engine in their trucks? I'm thinking of these as the throttle body setup would seem to be an easy install. I would love an LT1 or even an LS1 but funds do not permit it. I have looked in the local papers, and found I can buy an entire, running '88 or '89 pickup with AC for under $1000. The body will be shot, but hopefully the engine & trans should be ok. Any pics, tips, or ideas here? Reid __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

02-09-2004, 01:10 AM	#2
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,011	i`ve thought about it too but i would look for a 96 and up vortec motor. they are more powerfull than the earlier tbi motors and just as easy to set up. __________________ Anthony

02-09-2004, 01:21 AM	#4
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,011	you can get a 5.7 or a 5.0 complete for pretty decent money. it might be more than the tbi but cheaper than the lt1. i had a 5.0 in my 99 x-cab and it was pretty impressive for a 305. it had a 3.73 rear end so that helped some but it was faster than the 75 gmc with a 92 tbi motor with a cam and carb i traded in. a vortec 454 would be cool but for a daily driver , a small block would be fine with me. i have alot more stuff to do to my 70 to get it on the road right now to worrie about a motor but i am seriously thinking of a 5.0 or 5.7 vortec. __________________ Anthony

02-09-2004, 02:36 AM	#5
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	I've been toying with the idea of swapping in a L98 (TPI 350). They have a ton of low end torque and should be relatively cheap. I'm a little more picky though, and want an 87-89. They changed them slightly through the years, and these years will fit my needs. Oh, and I'll get the 700R4 that goes with it __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

02-09-2004, 01:14 AM	#3
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Ya, that would be sweet. I once had a '96 with a vortec 454 in it. I added a Hypertech power programmer. Damn, did that thing fly. But again, the price of that setup would easily be double. I think I am going to try and keep it on the cheap side. I really don't need alot of power. But want a good reliable, somewhat fuel efficient ride. I already have a couple of high horsepower rides, so I'm trying to keep it sane this time.



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