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Old 02-18-2026, 02:57 PM
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Default 1980 301 Turbo Conversion to EFI

I have a 1980 Turbo pace car
The engine is rebuilt as well as the carb
The unreliable starting on the car is driving me crazy
Rebuilt the carb 2x
I am going to switch to an EFI for reliability

Looking at a unit From Howell EFI Conversion
They have a system that is turbo specific chip

Anyone have conversion experience they can share
As always thanks again in advance

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Old 02-19-2026, 10:15 AM
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No experience with or really ever heard of Howell EFI. Lots of other name brand EFI set ups out there. Contact TTA for more info on 301T specific EFI, think he has EFI on one of his or customers cars.

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Old 02-22-2026, 11:41 AM
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Since it is a draw through I would think any TB system would work. My was apart for the previous owner to put a 455 in but it had a Holley 3310 on it in place of the QJet.
Going multiport might be more of a challenge.

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1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand
1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project
2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune [email protected]
1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project
1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs
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Old 02-22-2026, 09:05 PM
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Howell is known in the Michigan area. I thought someone there used to work for GM with electronic controls and fuel injection. Supposed to be very good.

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Old 02-23-2026, 12:11 AM
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I have heard of Howell, I thought he mainly did wiring harnesses to connect to factory computers.

I have a FAST EZ system I'll just about give you! tune for a 327 SBC in it now.

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1978 Trans Am original owner 10.99 @ 124 pump gas 455 E heads, NO Bird ever!
1981 Black SE Trans Am stockish 6X 400ci, turbo 301 on a stand
1965 GTO 4 barrel 3 speed project
2004 GTO Pulse Red stock motor computer tune [email protected]
1964 Impala SS 409/470ci 600 HP stroker project
1979 Camaro IAII Edelbrock head 500" 695 HP 10.33@132 3595lbs
1964 Corvette Coupe 327 4 speed
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