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fusion52 fusion52
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 09/09
Posted: 09/02/09
10:15 AM

i have a 87 trans am 305 w/carb.recently put a edelbrock airgap intake & 650 edelbroke carb.can someone tell me if i have to bypass the computer somehow.the car will not run unless i disconnect computer,but runs very poor  

 
barneyformula barneyformula
Guru | Posts: 1110 | Joined: 01/07
Posted: 09/02/09
10:34 AM

You will need to replace the computer controlled distributor with a non-computer HEI. It will install the same, but only requires the IGN wire and TACH wire hooked up to run right.
Steve  
A little help... 'cause we don't all have to learn the hard way!

 
adonis34 adonis34
New User | Posts: 3 | Joined: 09/09
Posted: 09/04/09
06:58 PM

Hi There!
   This is Adonis from Italy!
 Im new in this site!
 You will need to replace the computer controlled distributor with a non-computer HEI. It will install the same, but only requires the IGN wire and TACH wire hooked up to run right.

Thanks!...

 See you soon Guys!...  

 
fusion52 fusion52
New User | Posts: 2 | Joined: 09/09
Posted: 09/05/09
06:07 AM

thanks guys,ill try it,do i still leave the computer disconnected?  

 

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