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Offline martin79

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Throttle Body Retro fit
« on: May 10, 2009, 09:03:25 pm »
  I want to install a throttle body 454 in place of the carburated 350 in my restored 79 crewcab .

  Maybe a 90-95 model engine..........use the factory harness or............... aftermarket harness and convert an older 454 ?

   Thoughts....suggestions........pitfalls.........90 day loans.....thanks in advance.
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Re: Throttle Body Retro fit
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2009, 04:56:45 am »
Go for it!
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Re: Throttle Body Retro fit
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2009, 03:42:37 pm »
Do you have a factory harness?  You will need to pull some wires out of it, but an aftermarket is generally stand alone.
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Offline martin79

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Re: Throttle Body Retro fit
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2009, 07:36:58 pm »
  The holley pro jection is 980.00 at summit......i guess i get a carburated 454 and go that route,...or the 95 model with factory harness for 1600.......local recycler.

   Whats the pros and cons here on a 79 truck ( a nice truck restored),

   Money not only issue,ease and suitability for my truck. Are there any factory exhaust manifolds that would look good as well.....the 95`s maybe..???
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Re: Throttle Body Retro fit
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2009, 07:42:16 pm »
why not look on craigslist or eBay for a donor? Where do you live?
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