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Swap Frim TPI to CARB on '89 GTA

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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 09:20 PM
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Swap Frim TPI to CARB on '89 GTA

Hey guys. Just wondering what the basics are to complete this swap. I am considering buying an '89 GTA that is currently equipped with a 350 TPI motor. The car will be sold without the motor. I already have my stroker built & converting it to EFI is NOT an option.

So I am wondering what is needed to successfully complete this swap. Will i be able to use the factory oil press/temp/speedo/tach ect... or is this all dependant on the ECU.

So far I have thought of a few things needed for the swap such as another throttle cable, different pullies ect...

THX for the help in advance.
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 09:23 PM
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The car has a 700R4 if it matters also.
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 10:37 PM
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Re: Swap Frim TPI to CARB on '89 GTA

http://5finger.8m.com/tpi2carb/tpi2carb.html
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Old Mar 1, 2002 | 02:59 PM
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Alright at the bottom of that article it says that the only thing i cannot use is the Cruise Control.

Can anyone here verify that all the factory guages will work when swapping OUT the tpi and going to carb?
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Old Mar 1, 2002 | 05:32 PM
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The gauges will still work...as long as you have the sending units hooked up....i did the same swap...my gauges worked fine unit i installed my autometers....
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Old Mar 1, 2002 | 06:21 PM
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Excellent. Thank you very much!
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