TPI Tuned Port Injection discussion and questions. LB9 and L98 tech, porting, tuning, and bolt-on aftermarket products.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

TPI on a 400

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-11-2005, 09:12 PM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
DustyJL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Rochester
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 91 Camaro RS
Engine: 3.1L V6
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Stock 3.23 open diff
TPI on a 400

I have read TPI on a 400 offers a ton of torque but little horsepower. If I bought different runners, something like this:

Hi Flo Intake runners

How would they help out my horsepower curve?
Old 05-11-2005, 09:17 PM
  #2  
Supreme Member

iTrader: (3)
 
1989GTATransAm's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Cypress, California
Posts: 6,859
Received 14 Likes on 14 Posts
Car: 1989 GTA
Engine: 369 TPI
Transmission: 4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.70 Nine Bolt
They would help with modification. I would siamese them top and bottom along with port matching. You would need an Edelbrock manifold hogged out or Extrude honed. You would also have to fully port the plenum and probably use a 58MM throttle body.
Old 05-11-2005, 09:21 PM
  #3  
TPI
Supreme Member

 
TPI's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Norwich, CT
Posts: 1,213
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts
Car: '89 Trans AM/'88 GTA
Engine: (2) Tuned Port L98's
Trying using the search function.

this prevents redundant topics.

"Hi-Flo" or siamesed intake runners have been covered
so many times that I cant count.

you should be able to get all the info you need.

but, ill tell you right now If I had a SB 400 the last thing I would do is put TPI on it.

HSR (Holley Stealth Ram) or Mini-ram would be logical.

do research on those 2 products. If you are stubborn and wanna keep the Tuned Port for looks or whatever reason.. then continue the search for the Intake runners

Im all for TPI .. Hence my name; but a SB 400 has high potential of putting out serious torque and horse with the right combination

there is a time and place for TPI and in my own opinion its not
on a 400 small block.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
camaro71633
Tech / General Engine
39
09-01-2015 10:24 AM
downsouthboy
Tech / General Engine
4
08-29-2015 11:29 AM
lakeffect2
Cooling
11
08-23-2015 08:44 AM
Sanjay
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
1
08-12-2015 03:41 PM



Quick Reply: TPI on a 400



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:19 PM.