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Old Sep 28, 2002 | 02:16 PM
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Does anyone know of a company that sells new or restored Tpi engines . All i can find is crate engines and maybe one or two ls engines.
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Old Sep 28, 2002 | 10:31 PM
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try http://srpm.safeshopper.com/183/cat183.htm?268

or do a google search on tpi engine
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 06:55 AM
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Most 350 crate engines can be made into a TPI by using your 305
TPI intake parts. As far as I know no TPI engine (new) being Sold.
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 09:28 AM
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you can find a tpi 350 from engine rebuilders like ATK or Jasper
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 11:15 AM
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Hm a stupid question: Is it possible to make a tpi version of a big block crate engine?? Anyone every tried that??? Would be kinda neat if you had a 427 or a 454 tpi in a thirdgen.
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 11:27 AM
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Originally posted by Scania
Hm a stupid question: Is it possible to make a tpi version of a big block crate engine?? Anyone every tried that??? Would be kinda neat if you had a 427 or a 454 tpi in a thirdgen.
Not really, once you start understanding the limits of TPI, you'll realize that when you can afford a BB you don't stick with TPI.
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Old Sep 29, 2002 | 11:32 AM
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Well ok thank you.
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 06:14 AM
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Car: 1991 z28
Engine: l98
Transmission: 700r4
unless you go with the ramjet 502, thinkin of that motor makes you think...is g0d a speed freak? :hail: RJ 502
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 07:05 PM
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Hmmm maybe a 502 would bee something to have.
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Old Oct 5, 2002 | 09:12 PM
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Man that would be a lot of work putting a 502 in our cars. Would be sweet though.
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 03:00 PM
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Car: 1989 Corvette
Engine: 350 Tpi
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Yeah a 502 ramjet and 4wheel drive. Then you would have a real killer machine
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Old Oct 6, 2002 | 06:14 PM
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yeah you usually just buy a new engine then transfer the tpi on it..
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Old Oct 7, 2002 | 01:13 PM
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Car: 1989 Corvette
Engine: 350 Tpi
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Yes but i dont know how to do the 4WD . Have anybody ever attemted to build a 4WD thirdgen ????
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 09:58 AM
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http://www.sdpc2000.com/cart.asp?act...art&catid=1577
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 11:21 AM
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Actually there is kind-of a TPI system for a big block and it's not the ram jet. If i remember correctly, didn't Accel make a MPFI system for the BB? It was called the super-ram and it was very similar to the stealth ram.
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Old Oct 11, 2002 | 10:43 PM
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Engine: L98-350
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yes BBC an allstar 708 all alum. block multiport 2-1000 cfm throtlebodys 800 horses out of the crate but no ones done it yet.but i sure want to.

Sammy
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Old Oct 15, 2002 | 01:35 AM
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Yeah i wouldnt mind having that under my hood.
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Old Oct 21, 2002 | 09:52 PM
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Car: '88 GTA
Engine: TPI 350
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thirdgenresource.com has used TPI 350s. check em out. i think they charge like $750-$850 for complete setup. i dont know anyone who got one from them though so i dont know how reliable they are.

jacob
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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 03:18 AM
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Question??

Ok I have an 88 T/A with various mods.. I currently have SLP runners, but a friend of mine has an entire intake he is selling that is ported and polished.. He wants to sell everything as a package.. Should I keep my SLP runners on there or use the stock ones that have been ported and polished.. Of course the polish part will look nice.. But which is going to be flowing better.. Any help would great.. Thanx
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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 07:17 AM
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The polished ones would look good and add 50 RWHP.
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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 03:01 PM
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what?

50 RWHP just from stock ported and polished runners over the SLP runnners?
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Old Oct 29, 2002 | 09:49 PM
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Another question

I found someone that is selling a ported and polished plenum with SLP ported, polished, and simeased 2inch in runners.. I looked up the SLP part #(20004) for the runners and it said for 89-92 350/305.. I have an 88 305 TPI.. Will they still work and whats the difference?
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