old school engine with TPI system?
01-03-2009, 07:14 PM
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old school engine with TPI system?
is there a way to make an old school motor work the TPI system...i know edelbrock makes a retro manifold(my car is current TPI)..but im talking about all the computer/sensors/ the distrubiter and all that jazz please give me some advice thx
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Re: old school engine with TPI system?
Just bolt it all on and wire it all up. The engines are the same, TPI or not.
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Re: old school engine with TPI system?
Any small block chevy from 283 C.I. to 400 C.I. will accept a TPI setup. The only thing that matters is the heads.
The only important thing to know is if you have 1987-up cylinder heads which have valve covers with 4 bolts in the center or if you have pre-1986 cylinder heads which have valve covers with 2 bolts on each side.
The difference between the heads is the bolt pattern on the intake.
So the pre-1986 heads will accept a 1985-1986 TPI
and 1987-up heads will accept 1987-1992 TPI
The only important thing to know is if you have 1987-up cylinder heads which have valve covers with 4 bolts in the center or if you have pre-1986 cylinder heads which have valve covers with 2 bolts on each side.
The difference between the heads is the bolt pattern on the intake.
So the pre-1986 heads will accept a 1985-1986 TPI
and 1987-up heads will accept 1987-1992 TPI
01-03-2009, 08:37 PM
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Re: old school engine with TPI system?
ok good...but what about the distribiters
can i use my current set up with remote coil(roller cam dist)..or do i need an old school HEI dist
can i use my current set up with remote coil(roller cam dist)..or do i need an old school HEI dist
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Re: old school engine with TPI system?
can i use my current set up with remote coil(roller cam dist)..or do i need an old school HEI dist
any small block chevy distributor will work but yeah I would definately use the stock TPI Dist. just cuz it came with the TPI, the cam doesnt make a difference.
any small block chevy distributor will work but yeah I would definately use the stock TPI Dist. just cuz it came with the TPI, the cam doesnt make a difference.
01-03-2009, 10:00 PM
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Re: old school engine with TPI system?
How old are you talking?
As long as it isn't a '55 with no oil filter boss on the block, it will work.
If the TPI is from a 1989 or older Corvette, it will fit older heads.
As long as it isn't a '55 with no oil filter boss on the block, it will work.
If the TPI is from a 1989 or older Corvette, it will fit older heads.
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