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DAVIDMGILL
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Hello
I have an 88 chevy k2500 pickup.It has a 350 with thottle body injection.
If I want to change to a carb,can I still use the electric fuel pump in the gas tank,or will the fuel pressure be to high.
also what years are 350 parts interchangeable?
thank you
Oct 6, 2009 at 5:31 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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We recommend staying with direct fit parts because there always seems to be a problem when you change things. As far as the carb, I don't think the needle valve will hold 50+ PSI of fuel pressure. They were designed for around 12 to 15. Also, 350's have been around for years, but I don't have the cross reference info to answer the other question. Many parts will be interchangable; however, many will be different too. If in question, contact a parts store and have them check the part number for both years to see if they are the same.

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Oct 7, 2009 at 9:47 PM
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