1987 Supercharged TPI w/ megasquirt/complete repaint build thread
01-15-2012, 01:41 PM
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I really don'r mean to take this off topic, but can you even run propane with a supercharger?
01-15-2012, 02:26 PM
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Yes why not, has advantage of 110 octane number. Look in Australia, them Ozzies like to tinker with LP, they have very nice LP carbs (individual stacks) and such. Very very nice!!
01-15-2012, 05:04 PM
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Love the build, really enjoyed reading it. Hell of a blower for a TPI setup!!
01-25-2012, 02:39 PM
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Incredible build. Way to take what someone else had only scratched the surface on and made it all yours. Very tastefully done.
02-14-2012, 08:27 PM
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Updates:
1) oil leak: was a hole in the oil filter from the slave bracket!
2) did a small photoshoot!
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...around-eh.html
3) Pulled the T56 from the T/A. I need to save for a clutch/flywheel(special) and new hydralics now....
4)9" progress!!!! Exciting news here.
The lower control arm mounts has the 2 lower positions incorporated into them like the aftermarket relocation mounts. Shock mounts have a lower position also.
Finally, got a header leak, well a collecter and exhaust came unbolted leak, and get back to tuning. Almost have the SC braced enough and all the oil leaks fixed(Damned SBCs!)
1) oil leak: was a hole in the oil filter from the slave bracket!
2) did a small photoshoot!
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/memb...around-eh.html
3) Pulled the T56 from the T/A. I need to save for a clutch/flywheel(special) and new hydralics now....
4)9" progress!!!! Exciting news here.
The lower control arm mounts has the 2 lower positions incorporated into them like the aftermarket relocation mounts. Shock mounts have a lower position also.
Finally, got a header leak, well a collecter and exhaust came unbolted leak, and get back to tuning. Almost have the SC braced enough and all the oil leaks fixed(Damned SBCs!)
04-20-2012, 11:13 AM
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Re: 1987 Supercharged TPI w/ megasquirt/complete repaint build thread
You gonna have that monster at Auto Fair this weekend?
04-20-2012, 01:52 PM
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Re: 1987 Supercharged TPI w/ megasquirt/complete repaint build thread
I just realized..I have sportlines too but my stance is no where like yours..is there anything else going on in your suspension to get that stance?
04-23-2012, 01:34 PM
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I did, car was awesome! Had to walk a country mile from pit row to where you were at to see it but worth it. Pictures don't do it justice, great work. Did you go back for Sunday?
04-23-2012, 03:22 PM
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Thanks, IF it was back "in the show" I had already left for a wedding
Unfortunately I had to replace the torque arm in the parking lot before I brought it over there, due to a burnout loading it into the car trailer...
Here are a couple pictures from Charlotte
04-23-2012, 03:36 PM
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04-24-2012, 03:23 PM
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Re: 1987 Supercharged TPI w/ megasquirt/complete repaint build thread
That car is stupid. Just give me the keys I'll put it out of its misery by just DDing it. 
BEA-UTIFUL CAR! Love this thread!
BEA-UTIFUL CAR! Love this thread!
04-25-2012, 12:55 PM
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Man I wish copy and paste worked in real life cuz I'd copy ur car overtop of mine!
06-01-2012, 12:19 PM
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You should definitely get nominated for car of the month, and win!
06-01-2012, 05:37 PM
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Absolutely magnificent, beyond words. Kudos and Congrats!
06-01-2012, 07:56 PM
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Re: 1987 Supercharged TPI w/ megasquirt/complete repaint build thread
I love the 9" setup. Did you fab all that yourself? Also, where did you get the brackets for it?
Also, how do the wheels fit? Any rubbing issues?
Also, how do the wheels fit? Any rubbing issues?
06-03-2012, 01:44 PM
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It's the one thing u never want to use, a toe hook since the car is to low to attach a strap to the factory hooks without damaging the chin spoiler.
06-13-2012, 09:05 AM
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Thanks again everyone. I haven't noticed any new replies here.
-The rear was pulled from a junkyard by "DeanJ" on here. He then stripped all of the factory brackets and used an old 10 bolt for the brackets. He cut them off and then welded them to the new one. Looks GREAT! The T/A is also all custom made by him. It is SO stout. The only thing I'm looking at is how to get the T/A mounted on the transmission.
-The piece on the front is a tow hook(that actually works!). I have pulled it over a mile straight with no adverse affects!
-Wheels fit GREAT. VERY slight rub on the front two at fulllock only on the inner fenders. When I say minor, I mean minor. I would go with this size if I had to do it again!
-I'd love to be COTM!!
-The rear was pulled from a junkyard by "DeanJ" on here. He then stripped all of the factory brackets and used an old 10 bolt for the brackets. He cut them off and then welded them to the new one. Looks GREAT! The T/A is also all custom made by him. It is SO stout. The only thing I'm looking at is how to get the T/A mounted on the transmission.
-The piece on the front is a tow hook(that actually works!). I have pulled it over a mile straight with no adverse affects!
-Wheels fit GREAT. VERY slight rub on the front two at fulllock only on the inner fenders. When I say minor, I mean minor. I would go with this size if I had to do it again!
-I'd love to be COTM!!
06-13-2012, 07:50 PM
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Re: 1987 Supercharged TPI w/ megasquirt/complete repaint build thread
Thanks again everyone. I haven't noticed any new replies here.
-The rear was pulled from a junkyard by "DeanJ" on here. He then stripped all of the factory brackets and used an old 10 bolt for the brackets. He cut them off and then welded them to the new one. Looks GREAT! The T/A is also all custom made by him. It is SO stout. The only thing I'm looking at is how to get the T/A mounted on the transmission.
-The piece on the front is a tow hook(that actually works!). I have pulled it over a mile straight with no adverse affects!
-Wheels fit GREAT. VERY slight rub on the front two at fulllock only on the inner fenders. When I say minor, I mean minor. I would go with this size if I had to do it again!
-I'd love to be COTM!!
-The rear was pulled from a junkyard by "DeanJ" on here. He then stripped all of the factory brackets and used an old 10 bolt for the brackets. He cut them off and then welded them to the new one. Looks GREAT! The T/A is also all custom made by him. It is SO stout. The only thing I'm looking at is how to get the T/A mounted on the transmission.
-The piece on the front is a tow hook(that actually works!). I have pulled it over a mile straight with no adverse affects!
-Wheels fit GREAT. VERY slight rub on the front two at fulllock only on the inner fenders. When I say minor, I mean minor. I would go with this size if I had to do it again!
-I'd love to be COTM!!
Mount it to crossmember you will brake trans if mounted there. Spike_z modified his to work for long tube. Very similar to your setup
06-19-2012, 11:48 AM
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Re: 1987 Supercharged TPI w/ megasquirt/complete repaint build thread
I really like what you've done with this car. I also really like the hood, overall very badass
06-19-2012, 01:27 PM
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Sorry you can't find a buyer for it but happy your not selling waiting for more updates
06-19-2012, 01:39 PM
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I think 9" and t56 are coming soon!
Just got put on the gmhightech page...
Check it out!
http://www.facebook.com/gmhightech
Just got put on the gmhightech page...
Check it out!
http://www.facebook.com/gmhightech
06-19-2012, 01:58 PM
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Re: 1987 Supercharged TPI w/ megasquirt/complete repaint build thread
I think 9" and t56 are coming soon!
Just got put on the gmhightech page...
Check it out!
http://www.facebook.com/gmhightech
Just got put on the gmhightech page...
Check it out!
http://www.facebook.com/gmhightech
06-19-2012, 08:23 PM
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I think 9" and t56 are coming soon!
Just got put on the gmhightech page...
Check it out!
http://www.facebook.com/gmhightech
Just got put on the gmhightech page...
Check it out!
http://www.facebook.com/gmhightech
06-21-2012, 11:33 AM
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When my car grows up it wants to be just like yours 
Awesome car man 
Awesome car man Last edited by pwdbychevy; 06-21-2012 at 08:42 PM.
06-21-2012, 08:38 PM
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i have seen this car in person about a week ago... and i must say... its one hell of a car...... i absolutely love the color and all the engine detail in the engine bay....
07-03-2012, 03:38 PM
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Nice work, that's a beautiful car.
07-09-2012, 12:19 AM
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I'm anxiously waiting for those pictures! Awesome build Nuffnuffz28. Great and very tasteful job!!!
07-16-2012, 10:37 PM
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Re: 1987 Supercharged TPI w/ megasquirt/complete repaint build thread
Do you have any idea where that hood came from? Because I have one just like it that came off of my Camaro but its beat to trash. I never saw another hood like it until I saw your Camaro, so do you have any idea where it came from?
07-17-2012, 01:03 PM
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Awesome car
NufNuffZ28 !!!!
Please keep the pictures coming...and thanks for the ones already posted.
Great thread!
NufNuffZ28 !!!!
Please keep the pictures coming...and thanks for the ones already posted.
Great thread!