tiger9297
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Just got off the phone with Howell. I have a '90 K-5. About to rebuild the engine. Can get a multiport from Howell (750 CFM) for $1150. By far the best deal on a multiport I've found so far. What do you think?
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Howell Multiport system- opinion
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Thunder
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Multi port for $1150. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif Are you sure its not the TBI system? If its their edelbrock or TPI sys for 1150 you are getting one hell of a deal.
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Multi port for $1150. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif Are you sure its not the TBI system? If its their edelbrock or TPI sys for 1150 you are getting one hell of a deal.
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I agree, I talked to them just last week about their 670cfm TBI kit and it was $1200. /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
Multi port for $1150. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif Are you sure its not the TBI system? If its their edelbrock or TPI sys for 1150 you are getting one hell of a deal.
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I agree, I talked to them just last week about their 670cfm TBI kit and it was $1200. /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
tiger9297
1/2 ton status
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Multi port for $1150. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif Are you sure its not the TBI system? If its their edelbrock or TPI sys for 1150 you are getting one hell of a deal.
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I agree, I talked to them just last week about their 670cfm TBI kit and it was $1200. /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
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The 670CFM TBI kit is $395. BUT you have to buy the $200 chip AND you will need a bigger manifold b/c the stock just doesn't flow well. I figure by the time I do all that I'm up to around $800. Their Multi port system flows 750 CFM (same throttle body as their TBI unit but w/out the injectors it flows 750 instead of 670)and does cost $1150. The only additional part you need is a fuel pump which, according to the guy I talked to, is the same pump that GM used on the early 90's Camaro. The GM p/n for that pump is 2511G163. I appreciate your input. Causes me to go back and double check. In my opinion the extra $300 bucks to get the multiport over the TBI is well worth it. /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
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Multi port for $1150. /forums/images/graemlins/eek.gif Are you sure its not the TBI system? If its their edelbrock or TPI sys for 1150 you are getting one hell of a deal.
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I agree, I talked to them just last week about their 670cfm TBI kit and it was $1200. /forums/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
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The 670CFM TBI kit is $395. BUT you have to buy the $200 chip AND you will need a bigger manifold b/c the stock just doesn't flow well. I figure by the time I do all that I'm up to around $800. Their Multi port system flows 750 CFM (same throttle body as their TBI unit but w/out the injectors it flows 750 instead of 670)and does cost $1150. The only additional part you need is a fuel pump which, according to the guy I talked to, is the same pump that GM used on the early 90's Camaro. The GM p/n for that pump is 2511G163. I appreciate your input. Causes me to go back and double check. In my opinion the extra $300 bucks to get the multiport over the TBI is well worth it. /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
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The 670CFM TBI kit is $395. BUT you have to buy the $200 chip AND you will need a bigger manifold b/c the stock just doesn't flow well. I figure by the time I do all that I'm up to around $800. Their Multi port system flows 750 CFM (same throttle body as their TBI unit but w/out the injectors it flows 750 instead of 670)and does cost $1150. The only additional part you need is a fuel pump which, according to the guy I talked to, is the same pump that GM used on the early 90's Camaro. The GM p/n for that pump is 2511G163. I appreciate your input. Causes me to go back and double check. In my opinion the extra $300 bucks to get the multiport over the TBI is well worth it. /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
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The $395 is for the throttle body itself, no kit of any kind. In addition to the $200 chip you mentioned you would also need the harness, computer, sensors etc. which are items included in the $1200 kit.
After rereading your post I think the price you got is for the components it would take to convert your pre-existing TBI system (you said you had a 90 K5) to their multi-port set up. If you were to outright purchase their multi-port kit for a carb'd vehicle I bet it would be a lot more.
The 670CFM TBI kit is $395. BUT you have to buy the $200 chip AND you will need a bigger manifold b/c the stock just doesn't flow well. I figure by the time I do all that I'm up to around $800. Their Multi port system flows 750 CFM (same throttle body as their TBI unit but w/out the injectors it flows 750 instead of 670)and does cost $1150. The only additional part you need is a fuel pump which, according to the guy I talked to, is the same pump that GM used on the early 90's Camaro. The GM p/n for that pump is 2511G163. I appreciate your input. Causes me to go back and double check. In my opinion the extra $300 bucks to get the multiport over the TBI is well worth it. /forums/images/graemlins/k5.gif
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The $395 is for the throttle body itself, no kit of any kind. In addition to the $200 chip you mentioned you would also need the harness, computer, sensors etc. which are items included in the $1200 kit.
After rereading your post I think the price you got is for the components it would take to convert your pre-existing TBI system (you said you had a 90 K5) to their multi-port set up. If you were to outright purchase their multi-port kit for a carb'd vehicle I bet it would be a lot more.
tiger9297
1/2 ton status
Yes you are right. I apologize for not being clear on that. I think this is a "plug and play" system which uses existing wiring harness, etc. but with a new chip. I did not price Howell's Multiport system as would be needed for a carb. replacement with all wiring harnesses, etc. I agree the price probably would go up. www.howell-efi.com
Thunder
3/4 ton status
I guess the price on those is coming down. Summit sells Edelbrocks TBI to multiport conversion kit for $1019.95.(same as howells) Includes everything but the fuel pump. Not bad for a multiport system
Might want to check this out.
Go to http://store.summitracing.com enter part # EDL-3501
Might want to check this out.
Go to http://store.summitracing.com enter part # EDL-3501
