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Edelbrock TBI to multipoint. Anyone know about it for F-Bodies?

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Old 04-10-2001, 09:23 PM
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Car: 91 RS Convertible
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Edelbrock TBI to multipoint. Anyone know about it for F-Bodies?

My TPI swap is getting more and more hectic. I'm thinking of going with the edelbrock TBI-multipoint kit. I wrote their EFI tech and he said that I needed a Truck computer. Why? Is this all I would need? Any info. appreciated.
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I looked into and I didn't like it. It is designed for trucks so you must use a truck computer. Somehow you have to make it work with your transmission, might require retaining your stock computer. Plus, there may be fuel pump issues. I don't know if you can just use a TPI fuel pump, or if their fuel pump will fit into the thirdgen sending unit. Looked like a bigger pita to me than swapping to TPI.

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Old 04-12-2001, 07:52 PM
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Car: Transformed 86 Coupe
Engine: 400 sbc
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I've got Edelbrocks Pro-Flo #3500 TPI setup and love it. It came with its own computer. I would go with the TPI over the TBI anyday.
They also have the #3503 system to convert carbureted engines to TPI.
The kit that came with mine had EVERYTHING I needed including the fuel pump(inline) and fuel line.

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How much was the Edelbrock TPI?
Thanks in advance

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