Project Anti-Purple

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When I did my TBI conversion, It was just the price of the engine, which I pulled out of the Suburban I got it out of, the cost of a tune-up and all new seals, etc (if its out, re-seal it). I took all of the original wiring harness from the donor vehicle. So at that point it was $600.00, plus the other stuff = about $800.00 total. I put new exhaust in mine at that point also, I went 2" that blended into a single 2.5" exhaust. Its a pretty short system, Colo emissions wont let you run a cat on a non-cat vehicle, so no back pressure from the cat...At that point I put in the bung for the O2 sensor (put it as close to the manifold as you can, they need the heat to read correctly.) That was another $200.00. I used a vehcile speed sensor on the speedo cable on mine, from A company that makes custom apps for just such a thing...I think that was about $80.00. VEry important to have this piece! Then of course the time its takes to figure out the wiring, which is really pretty easy. So figure between $1000.00 and $1500.00 dollars to do it yourself. Im happy to loan expertise and sugestions (help) if need be. (my cruiser already had a V-8 in it, so I had already tackled issues like streering pumps, 100amp alternator, etc.)

Quent 65 fj40, 350 TBI
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SHE"S ALIVE!!!!! After a looooong day yesterday and a few minor glitches, she fired and ran. Only ran for a few minutes as I didn't have my timing light, so I'll have to time it tonight. Sounds very nice and smooth. can't wait to test drive tonight.
 
Cats are discouraged or not allowed on older vehicles that didnt have cats because of the heat they produce......Which can lead to a vehcile fire. Call the Colorado Emissions Center to confirm. I have their number if you need it.
 

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