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babyJay · 06-09-2009, 12:22 PM

Hey guys, just a couple quick quesions. Background info first tho

I'm workin a deal via e-mail on a ragged out (body wise)89 burb, 350 2wd. I will mainly be interested in it for the fuel injection and possibly a dash patch panel for the radio hole in the 79. $500 sounds like a steal for a parts donor for this area.

My questions:
1) Are all 89 burbs (assuming they are unmolested) TBI Injection?
2) Is the radio in an 89 the 1.5 DIN or the standard din size hole like the 73-87's have?
3) What trans are they equpped with?

I have not seen this yet, it is located in the next town over from me. I'm trying to seal the deal before it's too late, and I'm at work right now to boot.

Here's a cut and paste of the email from the seller.

"All I know its got a 350 sucks down some gas. Yes the factory radio is in it.little small details the truck needs new brakes and windshield wipers and the back door has to be shut with a strap. no I don’t have any pictures, yeah its got allot of rust and needs allot of body work other that that it’s a great running truck. the interior is in great shape, engine has a brand new alternator and battery."

Any info is greatly appreciated.

72 CustomCamper · 06-09-2009, 01:37 PM

1) Yes it will be TBI
2) I think it will be a 1.5 DIN
3) If it's a 1/2 ton it should be a 700R4

Chuck

babyJay · 06-09-2009, 01:38 PM

Thanks Chuck!

72freak · 06-09-2009, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72 CustomCamper

1) Yes it will be TBI
2) I think it will be a 1.5 DIN
3) If it's a 1/2 ton it should be a 700R4

Chuck

Agreed..........I used an 89 running gear, harness and exhaust in my 72 Suburban.

babyJay · 06-09-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72freak

Agreed..........I used an 89 running gear, harness and exhaust in my 72 Suburban.

Sweet! It should be a nice upgrade. I like the TBI setup on my 87, hate adjusting carbs, and don't really care about massive H.P. Now I have to talk my

wife into letting me spend the $.

screwballl · 06-09-2009, 11:39 PM

look at it like this... the burbs (until 91) had the same parts and interior as the trucks did until 88. 92 burbs share stuff with the 89+ trucks... I THINK the burbs did not start using EFI based injection until the mid 90s, before that was all TBI.

Personally I prefer carbs but thats just my preference, I have had too many issues with TBI through the years.

toomanytoyz · 06-17-2009, 08:16 PM

Jason,

Have u bought this Yet? Do u know what Mirrors are on it? If they are the Burb specific one's i would be interested..............

Thanks, Rick

06-09-2009, 12:22 PM	#1
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	89 burb questions Hey guys, just a couple quick quesions. Background info first tho I'm workin a deal via e-mail on a ragged out (body wise)89 burb, 350 2wd. I will mainly be interested in it for the fuel injection and possibly a dash patch panel for the radio hole in the 79. $500 sounds like a steal for a parts donor for this area. My questions: 1) Are all 89 burbs (assuming they are unmolested) TBI Injection? 2) Is the radio in an 89 the 1.5 DIN or the standard din size hole like the 73-87's have? 3) What trans are they equpped with? I have not seen this yet, it is located in the next town over from me. I'm trying to seal the deal before it's too late, and I'm at work right now to boot. Here's a cut and paste of the email from the seller. "All I know its got a 350 sucks down some gas. Yes the factory radio is in it.little small details the truck needs new brakes and windshield wipers and the back door has to be shut with a strap. no I don’t have any pictures, yeah its got allot of rust and needs allot of body work other that that it’s a great running truck. the interior is in great shape, engine has a brand new alternator and battery." Any info is greatly appreciated. __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW Last edited by babyJay; 06-09-2009 at 12:23 PM.

06-09-2009, 01:37 PM	#2
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: 89 burb questions 1) Yes it will be TBI 2) I think it will be a 1.5 DIN 3) If it's a 1/2 ton it should be a 700R4 Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

06-09-2009, 01:38 PM	#3
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 89 burb questions Thanks Chuck! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-09-2009, 11:39 PM	#6
screwballl Tonawanda 454 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Liquid Sunshine State Posts: 2,754	Re: 89 burb questions look at it like this... the burbs (until 91) had the same parts and interior as the trucks did until 88. 92 burbs share stuff with the 89+ trucks... I THINK the burbs did not start using EFI based injection until the mid 90s, before that was all TBI. Personally I prefer carbs but thats just my preference, I have had too many issues with TBI through the years. __________________ 91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. -------------------

06-17-2009, 08:16 PM	#7
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: 89 burb questions Jason, Have u bought this Yet? Do u know what Mirrors are on it? If they are the Burb specific one's i would be interested.............. Thanks, Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

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