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Forum: TPI
08-29-2002, 12:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,987
Posted By BlazinOR

Any update yet?

Any update yet?
Forum: TPI
08-21-2002, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By BlazinOR

Are TPI intake manifolds notorious for leaking?

Seems I have developed a small leak that allows coolant into my combustion chamber.............couple of guys that run TPI's say it is an intake manifold gasket - one guy has gone through 4 sets in 4...
Forum: TPI
05-28-2002, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 551
Posted By BlazinOR

Go to http://iroc.fbody.com/injectors.html - that...

Go to http://iroc.fbody.com/injectors.html - that is the only link I know of that has injector cross reference info...........hope it helps.
Forum: TPI
05-27-2002, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,292
Posted By BlazinOR

I did this swap into my 79 K5...

I did this swap into my 79 K5 Blazer.............ran all new 3/8" steel fuel line found at NAPA and fittings from there also.

Avoid using rubber if you can except for the two high pressure lines...
Forum: TPI
05-25-2002, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,275
Posted By BlazinOR

Hey, thanks a bunch..........appreciate it!

Hey, thanks a bunch..........appreciate it!
Forum: TPI
05-24-2002, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,275
Posted By BlazinOR

Bump..........hope someone has a source. ...

Bump..........hope someone has a source.

Thanks.
Forum: TPI
05-22-2002, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,275
Posted By BlazinOR

Well it tells me my vision...

Well it tells me my vision sucks...........thanks! Hoping there is an online source to reference intake numbers like Mortec is for heads.
Forum: TPI
05-21-2002, 10:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,817
Posted By BlazinOR

Except that what you can't see is the 5" diameter...

Except that what you can't see is the 5" diameter hole in the radiator core support that the snout of the filter gets fed by at speed.

It's not optimal, you're right, but it lowered my intake air...
Forum: TPI
05-21-2002, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,275
Posted By BlazinOR

That's what I thought, except the bolt patterns...

That's what I thought, except the bolt patterns are for the post 87 pattern................any other sources you know of to look up intake numbers?
Forum: TPI
05-21-2002, 02:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 413
Posted By BlazinOR

Try www.mortec.com

Try www.mortec.com
Forum: TPI
05-21-2002, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 548
Posted By BlazinOR

I run 24 lb Accels with my 406, the BLM's are...

I run 24 lb Accels with my 406, the BLM's are right on the money.............fuel pressure is just up slightly from stock.
Forum: TPI
05-21-2002, 01:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 671
Posted By BlazinOR

I used a Painless kit too, been running for 18...

I used a Painless kit too, been running for 18 months in a K5 Blazer that gets used off road a lot and have had no issues with the wiring harness/connectors, etc. I'd buy one again, nicely marked...
Forum: TPI
05-21-2002, 01:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,275
Posted By BlazinOR

Intake manifold difference?

Buddy of mine has two different TPI intakes - with the following numbers

10088015 (or 10066015, it's not clear if they are 8's or 6's)
14081005

Visually there is no diff...............anyone...
Forum: TPI
05-19-2002, 11:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,817
Posted By BlazinOR

Here's my $9 version.............you got me beat.

Here's my $9 version.............you got me beat.
Forum: TPI
05-19-2002, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By BlazinOR

Here's the code list link -------->...

Here's the code list link --------> http://216.121.161.76/files/GMError.pdf
Forum: TPI
05-10-2002, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By BlazinOR

I'm somewhat uneducated , but my '90 setup on my...

I'm somewhat uneducated , but my '90 setup on my 406 has an adjustable TPS............maybe it's an '89 part but if so it should work.
Forum: TPI
05-06-2002, 12:45 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 79,737
Posted By BlazinOR

Well done Ed !

Ed, you should be commended for putting this up, and with a sticky. Thank you, this along with Glenn M's input has reignited my desire to get into the PROM burning arena.
Forum: TPI
05-02-2002, 10:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,326
Posted By BlazinOR

They did it so nuts like me could put on on a 406...

They did it so nuts like me could put on on a 406 and put it in a K5 BLAZER................love that torque!
Forum: TPI
05-02-2002, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 698
Posted By BlazinOR

Where did you get the stainless parts? Looking...

Where did you get the stainless parts? Looking good...............
Forum: TPI
04-26-2002, 11:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 561
Posted By BlazinOR

Re: Cheap Injectors???

I have a set of 19 lbers for sale - were flow matched and cleaned a year and a half ago - ran them for 4500 miles and upsized to 24 lbers. Let me know if you're interested.
Forum: TPI
04-24-2002, 06:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,476
Posted By BlazinOR

Fuel pump theory - TBI vs TPI pressures

Guy on another board I belong to believes a TBI pump will work fine for a TPI car.............I don't fully understand how but what is the word here? Figure TBI is less than 15 psi, TPI is 43.5...
Forum: TPI
04-22-2002, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,278
Posted By BlazinOR

Thank you very much. :)

Thank you very much. :)
Forum: TPI
04-22-2002, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,278
Posted By BlazinOR

Ed, I have Speed Density. Sorry to ask this, but...

Ed, I have Speed Density. Sorry to ask this, but can you walk me through this? Am I buying these at Radio Shack? How exactly do I incorporate the resistor?

Thanks very much.............
Forum: TPI
04-21-2002, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,278
Posted By BlazinOR

How to bypass knock sensor?

Need to try to bypass my KS without setting a code so I can check a minor drivability problem..........I know I can unplug it but will that set a code? I assume so..........but I'm ignorant so help...
Forum: TPI
04-20-2002, 10:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 851
Posted By BlazinOR

Yeah, I know Glenn, me bad.............:doh: ...

Yeah, I know Glenn, me bad.............:doh:

Just that after the discovery was made that I had 19 lb injectors instead of the expected 24 lbers, and then put in the new Accels the BLM's and...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2002, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 851
Posted By BlazinOR

OK, how to bypass the knock sensor? SImply...

OK, how to bypass the knock sensor? SImply unplug it, or is there some kind of resistor I need?

ESC retarding timing - my ignorance is showing, but is this on the chip or ..............?
...
Forum: TPI
04-19-2002, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,126
Posted By BlazinOR

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: TPI
04-19-2002, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,126
Posted By BlazinOR

Cost?

Cost?
Forum: TPI
04-19-2002, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 851
Posted By BlazinOR

Any ideas?

Any ideas?
Forum: TPI
04-19-2002, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,126
Posted By BlazinOR

For us dummies, what is this HSR? Holley stealth...

For us dummies, what is this HSR? Holley stealth ram?
Forum: TPI
04-18-2002, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 525
Posted By BlazinOR

Dumb question - please forgive me - what if you...

Dumb question - please forgive me - what if you simply moved the distributor without disconnecting the EST connector? Would it still 'advance' or 'retard' the timing?
Forum: TPI
04-18-2002, 04:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 851
Posted By BlazinOR

Goofy timing retard problem

OK, this problem has come and gone at random - symptom -

Truck is warm (K5 w/TPI406) - taking off from a light, it's all of a sudden sluggish.............used to think it was a myriad of other...
Forum: TPI
03-22-2002, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 577
Posted By BlazinOR

Re: Need help locating TPI fuel line parts.

You have a local hydraulic / oil filter supply nearby? That's where I got my stuff................

K5er? You know about www.coloradok5.com ? Check it out.............
Forum: TPI
03-21-2002, 01:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 997
Posted By BlazinOR

Yep, the 305 prom is assuming you have 19 lf/hr...

Yep, the 305 prom is assuming you have 19 lf/hr injectors, the 350 prom will assume you have 22 lb/hr injectors. It's definitely worth a try putting the 350 chip in, but I don't think you can run an...
Forum: TPI
03-21-2002, 09:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 997
Posted By BlazinOR

Didn't see anything about a Prom...

Didn't see anything about a Prom change...............that is where you're gonna really get the tuning needed. Which prom is the motor running, a 305, a 350? Either way the 24 lb injectors are...
Forum: TPI
03-20-2002, 10:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,619
Posted By BlazinOR

Re: Identify Injectors

Here are two sites to cross reference any injectors -

http://iroc.fbody.com/injectors.html

http://chevythunder.com/index.htm
Forum: TPI
03-13-2002, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By BlazinOR

Re: tpi on a 77 350

Yep, put one on my '79 406 motor................just put the newer heads on.
Forum: TPI
03-11-2002, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 667
Posted By BlazinOR

Re: TPI on 400 ci

I too run TPI on my 406 with NO porting/siamesing at all. 24 lb injectors and a 52mm throttle body is about all I have over stock. Runs like a bat out of heck but I don't rev it over 5K. No dyno...
Forum: TPI
03-02-2002, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,173
Posted By BlazinOR

Re: Could a bad IAC cause a lean condition?

I am far from an expert on this stuff, but you want ideas, so I'll try.............the IAC only affects IDLE mixture, not WOT or even part throttle, *from my limited education on IAC*. If you...
Forum: TPI
02-28-2002, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 493
Posted By BlazinOR

Re: injecter plugs

Believe they only matter 'passenger side' and 'drivers side' as these TPI motors are batch fire, not sequential fire. On mine, which has a Painless Wiring harness, there are different colored - mine...
Forum: TPI
02-28-2002, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 746
Posted By BlazinOR

Yet again, THANKS! You guys are great, great...

Yet again, THANKS!

You guys are great, great resource on this board. I have external coil and I think the spacing is correct. I'll look at it today.
Forum: TPI
02-27-2002, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By BlazinOR

You did!?!?!?! Shoulda pulled me over and said...

You did!?!?!?! Shoulda pulled me over and said HEY! Where were you?
Forum: TPI
02-27-2002, 10:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 437
Posted By BlazinOR

Re: SES light codes....

Here's a link...........save it in your favorites and print it out.

http://216.121.161.76/files/GMError.pdf
Forum: TPI
02-27-2002, 10:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 746
Posted By BlazinOR

THANK YOU! I assume the foam (which I still...

THANK YOU! I assume the foam (which I still have) is a sort of air filter then..............?

By the way, where is the solenoid mounted? Has two mounting holes....................

Thanks...
Forum: TPI
02-26-2002, 10:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By BlazinOR

Re: New guy on the block

Welcome aboard..............I'm a K5 nut with a 406 TPI in it................
Forum: TPI
02-26-2002, 10:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 746
Posted By BlazinOR

Anyone?

Anyone?
Forum: TPI
02-26-2002, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 746
Posted By BlazinOR

EGR installation - need a pic and/or assistance

Putting in an EGR valve - currently have one that is only fed by a ported vac source.............don't ask.

I have the connector, the new solenoid, just need to know what goes where on the vacuum...
Forum: TPI
02-23-2002, 06:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,033
Posted By BlazinOR

UPDATE............VSS INSTALLED

OK, the VSS is installed, wired, and operational. The park/neutral indicator wires were wired together to tell the ECM we were always in park/neutral.............hence no codes set. Cut that...
Forum: TPI
02-23-2002, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,033
Posted By BlazinOR

VSS code?

I've found this interesting, as to how many guys are NOT using VSS. Interesting.

Guess the big question is how are you guys NOT getting a VSS code set?

Do you have the park/neutral indicator...
Forum: TPI
02-21-2002, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,033
Posted By BlazinOR

VSS - what does it 'interrelate' with?

Currently my TPI setup in my K5 Blazer has NO VSS. The truck does run extremely well, no idle problems, etc. However, I have been counseled to install VSS as it is reputed to improve the...
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