I finally got my engine in after the TBI to TPI Swap.

I think quite an improvement, both in preformance and Looks!


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By the way, what do you guys use on your engine "rubber" hoses, etc. To blacken them up with out getting "sticky" and attract dirt?

 

wow looks great, nice job.

 

i use meguires 'Shine' it is their rubber protectant. it seems to actualy repel dirt and such.

 

wow, thats looks great. Good job! :hail:

 

Looks sweet! I have always like the looks of the TPI setups versus the TBI. I also think the nice white containers also add to the clean look! Sweet job man!

 

Very, Very Nice job there.....

Altought what's going on with the air intake tube, it looks a bit odd.....

Any problems encountered while doing this??

Tips, tricks, etc...

I've mainly heard it's just long and tedious with all the taking out and switching stuff to make the TPI work......

I can't wait to throw this TBI down a hill....:lala:

 

I use STP Son of a Gun. It seems to work good for me and doesn't attact dust like some other brands tend to.

 

Looks clean, I like the polished runners, plenum, and valve covers.

 

Looks GREAT! :hail:

 

That is one clean formy!!!:hail: :hail:

 

that looks really good. Now that yours is done I have an even bigger challenge for ya, come convert my carbed 84 to a 91-92 speed density set up.

 

Very nice! Is it SD or MAF? It look likes is has a MAF. or is it a straight plastic pipe?

 

Looks excelent, although I see no reason to put tpi on a crappy motor like that. It's really not the tbi that holds the L03 back, its the L03 that holds the L03 back, lol.

 

OOOHHHH I like!

Where did you get your valve covers?

 

Looking Good Nova!!!!

 

It is an SLP Cold air intake for a 86-89 car

Yes it is a straight pipe, I got a deal on a used SLP intake setup. So I just put a pipe in place of the MAF.

I have to disagree. With the mods I have done in particular cam and new ported/polished heads, this thing runs like a raped ape compared to what it was like before also, I still have to put the posi and gears in it and that will be another kick in the pants.

 

Nice work! How long did the swap take?

 

:hail: :hail: :hail: looks awsome, I wish I could go to tuned port from carb on my 350, But my block is older style, and tuned port is from an 89 and its from a 305. And I dont have the cash for injectors heh.

 

What do you mean? 1989 TPI is the same as previous years minus the cold start injector? 1985-1986 blocks are the older style heads and block and they work with TPI?

Remember TPI was a factory option from 1985-1992.

 

Looks too cluttered to me.

 

I think there's just one smiley that can sum it all up:

GOOD JOB

 

nice and shiny!

 

Oh, i didnt see your mods. I assumed it was on a stock L03. Either way it looks very nice. Good Work.

 

Nice work. That polished alternator fits in a little better now.

 

That is a very clean engine bay! Good work!

 

I got them on ebay, they are the tall type. Got for $53 plished cast aluminum. I see them on their all the time.

 

hate it!(hehehehehe just kidding).
Looks SUPER sweet!

 

That looks very pretty. How much $$ did you spend on the swap?

 

Did you have any clearance problems with the passenger side valve cover and the heater box?? I have the edelbrock tall valve covers, and I had to cut away part of the heater box to get the motor to fit!

 

Nope no problems, I have about 1/2" to spare.

 

I don't want to total it all up, I'm better off not knowing. I did a whole hell of a lot of changes, they are all in my sig, I'm sure I'm in the $1500-2000 range. lets see..
Used SD TPI unit with harness $400
Heads $600
Ceramic Coated headers $500
Banks exhaust $300
Misc GM Orig TPI Stuff $300+
MSD Wires Cap Rotor Wires $120
etc...

Get my reasoning..... I Still have to have the posi unit put in it....
So Easily in the $2000-$3000 Range.....

But whats a hobby good for, bescides making you broke!

 

damn, that looks sweet. Got any 1/4mile times yet? I think built 305's are sweet