87 MAF TPI --> 91 SD harness?
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87 MAF TPI --> 91 SD harness?
Alright, I have some swapping questions. I have a '87 TPI setup I am pulling from a car and swapping into a '91 TBI car. I don't want to use the '87 TPI harness as it is quite butchered. Additionally, I figured I might as well convert to speed density. So if I use a SD harness, can I get it to work w/ the '87 TPI setup?
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
The swap is possible. There are only minor differences, one being no MAF sensor, but, instead, you have the MAP. Also, the 87 has the cold start injector, that went away in 89.
You can use the SD harness, but you will also require the SD computer. The cold start injector will not be used, neither will the MAF. You will want to pick up the MAP, and bracket, and vacuum hoses from the donor car as well.
There is probably more to it than just what is mentioned here, however, the swap is pretty straight-forward.
Have fun.
You can use the SD harness, but you will also require the SD computer. The cold start injector will not be used, neither will the MAF. You will want to pick up the MAP, and bracket, and vacuum hoses from the donor car as well.
There is probably more to it than just what is mentioned here, however, the swap is pretty straight-forward.
Have fun.
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Car: 85 Monte Carlo SS...
Engine: T.P.I L98.
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Posi
Hey Milt..what do you want for the left overs from the 87 TPI harness?? I could use some of the plugs and stuff.
As for the swap. It's been done. Do a search on "MAF to SD" , you should be able to find all the info you need. Let me know.
Thanks Keiran
As for the swap. It's been done. Do a search on "MAF to SD" , you should be able to find all the info you need. Let me know.
Thanks Keiran
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since the 91 will have the correct vehical speed sensor for SD. All you will need is a knock sensor from a 90 to 92 TPI car and a MAP sensor from like any general motors product that is non turbo. And don't forget the 1227730 ECM used in
1987 2.0 L4 TBI “1” LL8
1988 2.0 L4 TBI “1” LL8 (early)
1987-89 2.8 V6 PFI “W” LB6 (exc. “W” body)
1988-94 3.1 V6 PFI “T” LH0 (exc. “W” body)
1990-92 5.0 V8 TPI “F” LB9
1990-92 5.7 V8 TPI “8” L98 (“F” body)
1987 2.0 L4 TBI “1” LL8
1988 2.0 L4 TBI “1” LL8 (early)
1987-89 2.8 V6 PFI “W” LB6 (exc. “W” body)
1988-94 3.1 V6 PFI “T” LH0 (exc. “W” body)
1990-92 5.0 V8 TPI “F” LB9
1990-92 5.7 V8 TPI “8” L98 (“F” body)
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Car: 85 Monte Carlo SS...
Engine: T.P.I L98.
Transmission: TH350
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Posi
Originally posted by RBud350tpi
since the 91 will have the correct vehical speed sensor for SD. All you will need is a knock sensor from a 90 to 92 TPI car and a MAP sensor from like any general motors product that is non turbo. And don't forget the 1227730 ECM used in
1987 2.0 L4 TBI “1” LL8
1988 2.0 L4 TBI “1” LL8 (early)
1987-89 2.8 V6 PFI “W” LB6 (exc. “W” body)
1988-94 3.1 V6 PFI “T” LH0 (exc. “W” body)
1990-92 5.0 V8 TPI “F” LB9
1990-92 5.7 V8 TPI “8” L98 (“F” body)
since the 91 will have the correct vehical speed sensor for SD. All you will need is a knock sensor from a 90 to 92 TPI car and a MAP sensor from like any general motors product that is non turbo. And don't forget the 1227730 ECM used in
1987 2.0 L4 TBI “1” LL8
1988 2.0 L4 TBI “1” LL8 (early)
1987-89 2.8 V6 PFI “W” LB6 (exc. “W” body)
1988-94 3.1 V6 PFI “T” LH0 (exc. “W” body)
1990-92 5.0 V8 TPI “F” LB9
1990-92 5.7 V8 TPI “8” L98 (“F” body)
I already have a MAP from the origianl engine in my Monte SS. Just need to get the plugs and the ECM from the wreckers. Now as for the speed sensor...Does my 85 Monte SS already have the right setup??? THe ECM and TPI engine I have is a 89. My Monte had the cable to the speedo and uses a buffer from there to the ECM.
Thanks
Keiran
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