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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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I'm not quite sure of the exact differences between gen 1 sbc and lt1's and I was wondering if it was possible to use an lt1/4 intake on a gen 1 sbc + the computer and wiring harness as an EFI system.
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The LT1/4 heads and intake use reverse cooling water flow. Also the LT1/4 intakes do not have a distributor hole. So no - they would not be compatable with a first Gen SBC.
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You can "make it work" with some...allot of custom parts like a distributor with the optical sensor and what not but a alteration by LT1intakes.com and a TPI setup can work easily, but it is bank/batch fire injection not multi port.

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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 11:04 AM
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Ah ok, well I'll probably just stick with a carb then when i get a new engine... someday. Main reason i'd want EFI is for gas milage, but seems like it'd cost a bit to get a good system up then. Any other suggestions on good EFI systems?
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Yea, its pricy, my 89 doesnt do too bad if i keep my foot out of it
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If I do get a new engine it's going to be damn hard not to floor it a lot haha.
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Man, the one in my 89 right now i said to myself," Im gonna break it in kina slow...."



It didnt happen....WOT 1st, 2nd and 3rd first go about
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haha nice. I'm looking at a few different engines. Some new some remanufactured but hopefully i'll have one in the next 6 months or so.
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Originally Posted by 84z28Camaro
I'm not quite sure of the exact differences between gen 1 sbc and lt1's and I was wondering if it was possible to use an lt1/4 intake on a gen 1 sbc + the computer and wiring harness as an EFI system.
check out LT1 intake.com this guy modifies the LT1 intake to work on older sbc engines. I haven't been able to get a hold of him , the web site hasn't been updated since 05 , but all the info is posted .
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