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Forum: TPI
03-19-2020, 07:48 AM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,695
Posted By firstperf1

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

For those of you that are interested, we just posted a youtube video of an installation on our channel! We know people have been patiently waiting. It is a carb to FIRST TPI swap on a 1977 Chevy...
Forum: TPI
03-19-2020, 07:39 AM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,695
Posted By firstperf1

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

Sorry for the late response, but pretty much any foundry that I have worked with will do any size run you would like. The pricing goes up the less you have cast normally. The more quantity the better...
Forum: TPI
01-09-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,695
Posted By firstperf1

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

Sorry I did not get the video done on the corvette, but I did get one done on a 77 monza install that we will be posting soon. The vette will be a lot easier because of the existing electronics and...
Forum: TPI
07-29-2018, 11:33 AM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,695
Posted By firstperf1

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

Yes the re tune would be highly recommended. As soon as we can get to the installation on the vette we will, more than likely in the fall. We will post a link on our web site and I will PM you as...
Forum: TPI
07-28-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,695
Posted By firstperf1

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

blufbdy pretty much hit it on the head. But please shoot me an email or a phone call and I can walk you through the install, which should be pretty straight forward for you. Contact info is on the...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
11-15-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

I am trying boss!:D

Ken
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
11-11-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

Yeah about that:doh:...... it will be a bit yet, still struggling to catch up on orders. Have to keep the machines cutting parts until we get caught up! Once we are ahead of the game, that is when I...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
11-11-2017, 07:39 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

OK just email me and we can go from there. Ken@firstperfcenter.com
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
11-10-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

What is going on no new tires? All you need to do is mount the TPS to the bracket with the 2 screws and make sure the plug points to the back and the lever on the TPS sensor sits on top of the TPS...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-03-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,955
Posted By firstperf1

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

=TPI86TA;6164139]So i had an engine issue with the rings on my 350 TPI GTA. I was going to do a rebuild but instead I got a great deal on an engine. An old buddy of mine had his old 89 formula he...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-03-2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

Valid points! Funny you brought up the road racing! I have a 1986 corvette I am building for just that. I am going to use the FIRST on that. I have high hopes to use the low to midrange pull that it...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-03-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

Good points! Also, Power to weight ratio means a lot and of course controlling that is key too! Hp and torque is one thing , but harnessing it is another! As I said in another post shoving big...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-03-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

That is true somewhat with the opinions left out here badss. But I also want people to know that they really need to be sure that when they get input about any products, not just the FIRST... that it...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-03-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

Yes let's get back to that. While I can not say the power gains, I can say I did just that on my 1987 t/a when it had the 305 HO engine still in it. I re wired the stock harness to use the 7730 ecm....
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-01-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

OK well there is the first incorrect point (pardon the pun!). All LTR intakes are NOT the same. Anyone that has had a FIRST Tpi in their hands can clearly see that! Pretty much all the aftermarket...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-31-2017, 08:03 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

Wow what a difference a couple days of not being on here makes! It is strange to me as a new guy that there is negativity on here? It seems to me if everyone posted factual information and not just...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-29-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

That is awesome work badss! And I know about the numb hands, been there done that too! In the beginning I used to offer that service, not so extensive though! You are also correct about the sticker...
Forum: Power Adders
08-25-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,173
Posted By firstperf1

Re: Supercharging the 383 FIRST TPI

Well you did what you could, I would have liked to been there more for you to help get those numbers where they should have been! Thanks for giving it a try! Please pass on the info to the guy that...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-25-2017, 05:49 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

OH Boy, I will try and get that on my short list for you!:D
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-25-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

No, thank you guys for not abandoning the GEN1 bullet proof designed SBC!:thumbsup: I will always have the upmost respect and support for the GEN1 SBC and all the 3rd gen F bodies! They are both...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-22-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

Thank you RS Chris, that is what I would like to do... help. I really feel that it is important that everyone gets factual answers to the questions they have. I have been doing performance work for a...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-21-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

Well let's just suffice it to say that everyone does have an opinion. The unfortunate thing, is when someone gives out an opinion on a product that they may have not even used...good or bad. I would...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-20-2017, 02:51 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

We are actually in the process of trying to re-gather all the customer supplied dyno info and engine combos we have received and have built over the last 17 years we have had this intake for sale by...
Forum: Power Adders
08-12-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,173
Posted By firstperf1

Re: Supercharging the 383 FIRST TPI

Wow this seems like a cool project! I know this is a bit late, but how did this work out for you? Too bad you did not keep the FIRST on and try it with the boost! I have 2 383 CI upcoming projects...
Forum: TPI
07-28-2017, 07:11 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,695
Posted By firstperf1

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

Yes Chopski, we do offer the FIRST in a VORTEC bolt pattern as well. The price and delivery time is the same. We just picked up a fresh batch of castings, so we are machining fools right now! We can...
Forum: TPI
07-27-2017, 09:38 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,695
Posted By firstperf1

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

SWEET BABY JESUS! That is awesome! But please make sure you connect the throttle linkage properly or we will get blamed for that one sticking too!:lmao:
We are going to get after the Siamese project...
Forum: TPI
07-27-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,695
Posted By firstperf1

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

What kind of FIRST videos would you like to see? We have one on our website with one of our FIRST powered mud trucks going through the mud bog on customer rides page! I am sure I can dig up some...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
07-27-2017, 08:57 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 11,142
Posted By firstperf1

Re: question about first fuel inj manifold

Hi Anesthes, Did you actually have a FIRST Tpi or another version of one of the aftermarket tpis that were offered before 2002? These statements are just not true. The FIRST flows over 30% more...
Forum: TPI
07-27-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,695
Posted By firstperf1

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

I am glad to hear you are doing good with it viper spec! You can always send in the TB and I would be more than happy to go through it for you at no charge except shipping of course! We can get you a...
Forum: TPI
07-27-2017, 08:03 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,695
Posted By firstperf1

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

I can do that no new tires, but really what would that prove? What It does prove is that you read my post, so thank you for taking the time! You would not even know if it was the actual one from that...
Forum: TPI
07-22-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 144,695
Posted By firstperf1

Re: The official First fuel injection tpi system build (100 percent installed and vid

Hi Guys, Ken here from FIRST Performance. I just wanted to jump on here and introduce myself and also take some time to address some of these statements that have been posted. I apologize for it...
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