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Old Mar 23, 2015 | 09:18 PM
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I am just piecing together stuff to transplant a (2005) LM7 truck 5.3 into my 1965 Cutlass with a 200R4 trans. My car is currently running a Holley Terminator FI throttle body setup and Im trying to decide if I should put the throttle body on my 5.3 or use the stock multiport setup but from a LS engine.

Most important for me is getting as much gas mileage as possible.

I would appreciate any comments from those who have come before me
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Old Mar 24, 2015 | 07:46 AM
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If gas mileage is #1 concern then multiport is the way to go. A wet intake throttle body system will not do as well as the LS fuel injection system on mileage.
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Old Mar 24, 2015 | 09:06 AM
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Darn... I was hoping you wouldn't say that lol
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Old Mar 24, 2015 | 02:15 PM
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If its fuel economy you're looking for, you'll find way more bang in dropping that 4 speed for a 6 speed. The amount of fuel economy difference between those two injection units are minimal at best.
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A 4L80E ? Sounds like an idea... Anything beats the lousy mileage my 455 gives me
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I mean the 6L80
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Old Mar 24, 2015 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 442scotty
I mean the 6L80
That's where I'd go. Can run the MSD trans controller for it. Keep your TBI unit and cruise on down the road.
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The only problem with the 6L80 is that it's enormous compared to your 200R. You will more then likely have to do some serious massaging of your trans tunnel and have your driveline shortened.
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I will be going with a tbi system on mine to preserve the carb look and because switching over to mpfi is costly in terms of time and parts for me.
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Bit the bullet and ordered the new Holley 300-130 dual plane intake. Onward!!!
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Damn was hoping I would see a holley tbi for sale from you soon lol
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Damn was hoping I would see a holley tbi for sale from you soon lol
Sure thought about it
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