Is the 350 TBI a good engine?

Is the 350 TBI a good engine?

tbi is about as reliable as one would expect a simple system with a few sensors and 2 injectors can be. i’ve never actually had a coolant temp sensor fail but i believe the ignition module has failed in my 350 tbi roadmonster.

How long did GM use TBI?

GM ended TBI FI in ’95. A throttle body was used in 96+, but FI is down with a spider underneath the upper intake.

What year did TBI come out?

For trucks the first year was 1987. If you want to get technical the 1982 and 1984 Corvette had a version of TBI called Cross-fire injection on a 350.

Can you convert a TBI to a Vortec?

“Can I swap a Vortec motor in place of my TBI motor and does it just bolt in place?” Yes, you can swap a Vortec motor in place of a TBI motor, but no, it doesn’t bolt in place.

Which is better TPI or TBI?

the TPI is as efficient as you can make the intake manifold, as the runner length is more crucial to torque and hp development than a TBI. Since the injectors are pointed at the back of the valves, the TPI is more efficient in dispensing fuel, and in so, gets better mileage, and makes more power.

Can you change the throttle body on a 350 TBI?

Modify the throttle body. This one pretty cheap but does require removing the throttle body. UTIMATE MODS . Stock 42mm TBI units flow around 450cfm which if you look at http://www.carburetion.com/calc.asp a stock 350 even with a cam upgrade to increase the powerband to 5500 rpms isn’t going to use much if any more than that stock throttle body.

Is it possible to pull 1hp per cubic inch with TBI?

While TBI has a few crippling limitations it is still possible to pull a little over 1hp per cubic inch from these vehicles but requires a LOT of good planning and implementation to pull that kind of power level off and I am here to help provide that advice as well as support for the computer system to help you get there.

What are the flow numbers of a TBI head?

Stock TBI head flows around 175cfm. While .500″ lift numbers don’t cover all the aspects to look for such as lower lift flow numbers and exhaust flow numbers its at least something to help you chose a set of heads. If its a GM head you have google the casting number with FLOW behind it and you may find some flow data for that head.

What kind of plugs do I need for a TBI?

R44TS for stock iron heads that use .500 reach plugs or R44LTS for .750 reach plugs for vortec heads and aluminum heads. Some of the aftermarket iron heads take the .750 reach plugs now so check that out when you order your heads. 4. The cam in the TBI engine is just plain AWFUL.