Carb to Fuel Injection Swap

[crushmonkey]

Yes, I've searched the forum. Yes, I read Bombadier's sticky. I'm frustrated trying to find the info I need with my limited time and rusty google-fu. I'm working twelves to save up for upgrading the 'wag and don't have a lot of spare time to search yet. I'll make time soon. I just need a little help to point me in the right direction.

Basically my issue is this: I have an '83 Grand Wag with a 360. The carb is okay-ish but I'll be blasted if the thing is gonna pass emissions with all the crap attached (not attached, misrouted, broken, etc.) to it to make it meet standards. Sooooo I'm thinking of throwing in the extra money to just go injection and be able to throw a lot of those doodads away and also enjoy the benefits of injection rather than carbeurated anyway.

From what I've found here, GM TBI is handy and cost-effective. But am I going to need to get a PHD in injectionology to make it work properly? I'm not severely retarded, but I don't want to get in over my head and make things worse.

Can I buy any old 5.7 GM TBI from the '80s and expect it to work with my 360?

Oooor should I just save up the $1200 or so for the kits I've seen so far?

I'd appreciate any input. Anyone who has upgraded their 360 to injection; what did you choose and why? Did/does it work like you expected?

[Wagoneerlover]

you wont need to get a phd in injector philosophy lol. All you need to do is take your time and read over many articles and information out there. I did a part of a TBI write up and am going to finish it later. I actually can help you along the way if you need the help. Check the first installement of my write up so you will get an idea of what you are tackling. I went the DIY route (Do it yourself using all off the shelf tired and true gm parts) Others have used various kits.


http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showthread.php?t=69362


I prefered the DIY route because you learn the ins and outs of the system and when it breaks down or needs repairs since you basically are setting it up on your engine from scratch you can put it back together and do repairs etc. Besides that walk into any corner store and you will find GM parts there. (Some of teh kits out there have propreitary parts (Some have found ways to cross reference some of these parts to gm parts just in case you break down and need a spare etc.)

Whatever you decide just research and ask others out there who have done it or are running the system you plan on running.

[Rainman]

Lots of good info here:

http://www.binderbulletin.org/forums/showthread.php?t=47254

[crushmonkey]

thanks guys! lots of good stuff to start on, I appreciate it! :thumbsup:

[jaber]

My first one was a kit from CustomEFIS.com and was a snap to put in. I have been running it for about 5 yrs now and its been flawless. I spent a grand on the kit and it had EVERYTHING I needed. At the end, the guy started to flake out and as of now I think he got in over his head, but he knows what he is doing. My kit was perfect and worked right out of the box the first try. The next one I'll do a DIY setup. to save some dough, and have a friend here that understands this stuff beter then me.

I hope this helps.....