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Old 06-15-2006, 02:20 PM
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ZZ4 block and fuel injection (TBI)

Can a GM TBI system be easily hooked up on a ZZ4 Short Block? I mean, is there anything in regards to sensors, etc, on the "newer" fuel injection Gen 1 engine blocks that are missing on the ZZ4 block?
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That won't be your problem. The two main issues (other than exhaust and fuel flow) are mounting the TBI manifold on the '86-earlier intake bolt pattern of the ZZ4 aluminum heads, and PROM tuning for the increased displacement and more radical cam.

TBI forum is probably the better place to look.
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Originally Posted by Casey_Butt
Can a GM TBI system be easily hooked up on a ZZ4 Short Block? I mean, is there anything in regards to sensors, etc, on the "newer" fuel injection Gen 1 engine blocks that are missing on the ZZ4 block?
Use any intake designed for the old single bolt pattern heads 55-86. Slap a TBI-Carb adapter plate on it. Get the fuel delivery to a sufficient amount. Buy RBob's EBL and Craig Moates Burn1. Then program away.
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