Do you need a new computer going from TBI to TPI?
Do you need a new computer going from TBI to TPI?
Although i wasnt expecting on doing an engine swap for a few months, looks like my ecm might be trashed, if it is id rather just switch to tpi right now. About how much do you think it would cost in whole to go to a tpi setup?? thanks
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Car: 89 Firebird Formula
Engine: 389
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Moser 4.11
Definitely different. the TBI ecm's don't use a memcal.
Search for tpi on ebay - there are people always selling tpi harnesses and intakes.
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89 Firebird Formula
WS6 package,ZZ4 Crate engine
SLP 58MM TB, Edelbrock TES Headers
Random Tech 3" cat, SLP 3" stainless exhaust
9 bolt rear, Hotchiss swing arms, Lakewood panhard rod
Corvette 2/4 servo, kevlar band, full poly rear.
Centerline 16x8 rims, B.F Goodrich drag radials
Search for tpi on ebay - there are people always selling tpi harnesses and intakes.
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89 Firebird Formula
WS6 package,ZZ4 Crate engine
SLP 58MM TB, Edelbrock TES Headers
Random Tech 3" cat, SLP 3" stainless exhaust
9 bolt rear, Hotchiss swing arms, Lakewood panhard rod
Corvette 2/4 servo, kevlar band, full poly rear.
Centerline 16x8 rims, B.F Goodrich drag radials
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Car: 91 Red Sled
Axle/Gears: 10bolt Richmond 3.73 Torsen
The TBI computer also is much slower baud rate than the TPI. TBI gets maybe 3-4 inputs from sensors on a run down the 1/4 mile while TPI's get 20-22. Then there is carb....no inputs 
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, Jon (91 RS too many mods to list)
Dale Earnhart, you have done so much, you will be missed.
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