View Full Version : 1989 dodge 318 5.2lt
hauln18whelstyle
03-29-2011, 04:32 PM
I have a 89 dodge d150 with a 318 5.2lt and it has a throttle body. I was wondering if you can convert the throttle body on a LA engine to a modern angle neck throttle body that runs on a magnum engine?? or any suggestions on a new throttle body would help. I really want to get the single barrel throttle body off it.
Harbone
03-30-2011, 05:26 AM
Well you have 2 completely different beast's there. Your unit has 2 injectors built into the throttle body. The newer models have the injectors built into the intake for each individual cylinder. It would be a nightmare since you would have to change fuel systems, engine wiring, engine controllers, etc...
mopar1968
03-30-2011, 11:35 AM
To answer your question :!: Nope :!: Bolt pattern is different :!:
Mark
hauln18whelstyle
03-30-2011, 04:56 PM
ok well any suggestion for me would be a big help????? I know my throttle body looks like a single barrel carb. I am not use to dealing with TBI I have always had carbs much easier. If anyone has a ideal or suggestion it would be welcome. :D
fast75vega
03-30-2011, 07:25 PM
ok well any suggestion for me would be a big help????? I know my throttle body looks like a single barrel carb. I am not use to dealing with TBI I have always had carbs much easier. If anyone has a ideal or suggestion it would be welcome. :D
why do you need to change it? guess you can always put a carb and manifold on it :wink:
mopar1968
03-30-2011, 07:33 PM
TBI is computer controlled, In order to install a intake and carb to get it to work you will have to bypass, Idle air control, Throttle position sensor,And both injectors, If the controller doesn't get feedback from injectors it will not fire ignition coil :!: And you will have to put a regulator on fuel line because fuel pump is high pressure in tank pump :!: :!:
Mark
fast75vega
03-30-2011, 07:43 PM
yep... we took the tbi off a 4.3 in our custom lowrider astro van and put a carb and manifold :wink:
mopar1968
03-31-2011, 08:38 AM
Mopar's are alittle different, That is why it is cheaper to build a chebbie is you can throw anything on them :!: :!:
Mark
TheYellaBrick
03-31-2011, 09:43 PM
Mopar's are alittle different, That is why it is cheaper to build a chebbie is you can throw anything on them :!: :!:
Mark
Yeah ! Even FORD parts get bolted on Chebys.... :P :P :P