What do I need to do ?? I have 87-91 sbc 305 set up for fuel injected. I want to carb it !! what do I need to do to make an intake bolt up to this block???
Another thing. Some blocks have provisions for a mechanical fuel pump,others don't. Check for a push rod hole,and lobe on the cam to use it. Otherwise you have to use an electric fuel pump. An older model HEI ignition will work ok too. The older model cast iron intakes can be used ,just omit the center verticle bolts. Fill them with silicone sealer to keep out dirt/water. If you have the $$ they do make aluminum intakes for these late model heads. Sparky
IF- it is pre Vortec as you say,It is simple...use any pre 87 small block intake,and just bolt up the two front and two rear holes on each side. Use thin layer RTV on all surfaces of intake gaskets. Leave the two bolts [in the center] out of each side....[plug with RTV sealer]. Note,do not get crazy overtigtening the end bolts either.... This will work and has worked for over 5 years on my old pickup I used to drive....[still] being driven daily by its new owner now.
yea i'm aware of the fuel pump, its blocked completley(sealed), I have no problem going with the electric on that part.....thanks for the info.
You can easily grind the center 4 bolt holes on the normal intakes to make them work. I never wanted to leave those bolts completely out myself. If you'll do a search under my name, I've posted pictures on here before of an intake I did that to.
Chris50 (the Chris that striped your truck) has an Edelbrock intake in his shed that will fit your application. Give him a call. If you don't have his number, PM me and I'll get you in touch with him.
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