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Old 02-08-2003, 06:44 PM
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Help- 87 & 88 Tpi Engines

I have and 87 GTA with TPI and I want to supercharge it, I was looking at Prochrager cause they seem to be the best but they claim that the kit will only work on a 88 and up TPI. I was wondering if anyone knows the differences between a 87 and 88, externally that would cause that. I need some advice on what to do here. Thanks in advance
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first thing first does your engine use a v belt or serpintine?if it has the v belt you have to change over
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im not sure its a 5 speed manual with ac does that help
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I believe the only reason you can't use it is your accessory setup. Change over to a serpentine setup and you're good to go.
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how much does it cost to change over
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you could try your local gm dealer or a salvage yard like third gen resourse or hawks e-mail either one they have been helpful to me should have what you need
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just post in the for sale section, wanted tuned port surpentine setup, or PM wtg3575 , i can almost guarantee he will have one...
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what kind of different parts does it entail?
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just the pulleys and brackets along with the belt tension this move your a/c & alt to switch sides when you get a chance checkout willie's home page i believe he has an 86 or 87 and had to do the samething
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