CK99
Newbie
I recently bought a 1995 GMC with over 350,000 miles on it. Oddly enough it runs fine but reality tells me I should be prepared when it dies. I'm 74 years old but can still turn wrenches, crawl under cars and lift heavy parts. I've built lots of hot rods in my day and way back used to work in a machine shop. Drag racing, circle track, etc. are also in my experience, even crewed on a top fuel car about 50 years ago. (that was right after I sold my covered wagon!) Here's the rub....for about the last 25 years I've only worked on my boat and my 72 Chevy pickup, neither of which have fuel injection. I know my way around a Holley carb but have next to no knowledge of modern fuel injection. Old school Hilborn, Enderle....yes...modern stuff, no.
Been reading up on TBI vs. Vortec and LS swaps, etc. and while they sound great, this is going to be a daily driver. I also live in a state with strict emissions laws so I don't want to build something that will cause me headaches at registration time. Still however though I'm an old geezer, once a hot rodder, always a hot rodder so while I'm at it, I'd like to add a little power.
Assuming it dies before I do, what would you guys suggest if I were your grandpa?
1. Rebuild the current engine and call it a day?
2. Swap in a Vortec and use an adapter to mount the TBI?
3. Switch the whole deal over to Vortec including the injector?
4. Swap in an LS?
Looking forward to your responses.
Have a great day guys!
Been reading up on TBI vs. Vortec and LS swaps, etc. and while they sound great, this is going to be a daily driver. I also live in a state with strict emissions laws so I don't want to build something that will cause me headaches at registration time. Still however though I'm an old geezer, once a hot rodder, always a hot rodder so while I'm at it, I'd like to add a little power.
Assuming it dies before I do, what would you guys suggest if I were your grandpa?
1. Rebuild the current engine and call it a day?
2. Swap in a Vortec and use an adapter to mount the TBI?
3. Switch the whole deal over to Vortec including the injector?
4. Swap in an LS?
Looking forward to your responses.
Have a great day guys!