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TBI 305 to TPI 305 Help?

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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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TBI 305 to TPI 305 Help?

ok i have a 1991 RS and and 87 iroc parts car i have the SD harness for it already but i need to know more about the ECM could i just got to any parts store and get one for a Z28 and i also wanna put a cam and bigger injectors high pro oil pump etc would have to have it all programed?

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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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Re: TBI 305 to TPI 305 Help?

could really use this help guys i more or less need to know if i go buy the ecm from "auto zone" can i use my same chip or does it come with a new one
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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Re: TBI 305 to TPI 305 Help?

You'll have to have a chip burned for it. New distributor, sensors, etc.
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 05:18 AM
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Re: TBI 305 to TPI 305 Help?

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You'll have to have a chip burned for it. New distributor, sensors, etc.
ok so the 87 sensors and distributor will not work i am pulling the whole engine and trany from the car and putting it in my 91 rs lol so i would think all that is there but i was reading some stuff that i think the knock sensors is diff but i dont no and ideas and ty for the help btw

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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 09:58 AM
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Re: TBI 305 to TPI 305 Help?

I'm not entirely sure, but you may have to convert from a mechanical speedo and tach to electric, all of the info is on the boards here, it just takes some digging.
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