Re: 1971/350 C10 EFI question

[Shannen Durphey <shannen@grolen.com>]

Paul Beam wrote:
> 
> I have a 1971 Chevy C10 with a tired 350.  My dilemma is whether to deal
> with a carb when I rebuild/replace the engine, or make the jump to EFI.

This is like asking a cattle rancher what to have for dinner.  Get out
the Nikes, make the jump.

> 
> What do I have to acquire to use GM's ECM (TBI) on this old engine?  Any
> source suggestions?

1987 Chevy 1/2 ton with TBI.  A friend and I converted his truck from
carb to tbi in 18 hrs, because his 81 and the donor 87 were so
similar.
> 
> Will I have to change the fuel pump/run a return line to the fuel tank?  (I
> know that many EFI systems use a high capacity fuel pump with a return from
> the fuel rail, but I really don't know much about GM's TBI.)
Yes.  The best bet is to get a tank from an efi equipped pickup like
yours.  
The 87 would do nicely. ; )
Maybe it's time to start looking for efi books at the local book
store?
Shannen
> 
> Thanks,
> 
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