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Originally Posted by cyberpine

Anybody take this on? Good Idea? recommended parts? What can I expect to pay in parts and labor?

I have an 87 with a 305. It currently has a Edelbrock intake and Holley TBI. It once ran strong, but we can't figure out what's going with it.. it dies when hit the gas. It's now stumped two mechanics.

Can I stay with my Throttle Body Intake? I suspect not. Should I go 4 barell?

More pics in my project link below.

Thanks!

Did any one bother to perform a simple fuel pressure check. 9/10 TBI 'stump on the gas' problems can be traced to a low fuel pressure. Low fuel pressure can be due to tired pump, clogged fuel filter or bursted in tank fuel line - between FP and outlet port. These one are tough to spot sometimes as fuel gets warmer leak increases starving fuel injectors from fuel.

If your engine fires up and idles ok, but begins to stumble of idle then there is no good reason to tare off top half of it and replace it with venturi mixer. Today's techs are spoiled by advance diagnostic aids, but they can not think through a problem most of the time.

Going to a carb is bad, bad idea

//RF