Adding BDS blower to original TPI engine
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Adding BDS blower to original TPI engine
Recently picked up a 87 IROC and have always wanted to have a 3rd gen with a big blower sticking out of the hood.
https://www.rbssuperchargers.com/Pro...6-71--S1X9M3X6
I am curious, what does it take to remove the TPI and fuel injection system from the car and make something like this feasible?
https://www.rbssuperchargers.com/Pro...6-71--S1X9M3X6
I am curious, what does it take to remove the TPI and fuel injection system from the car and make something like this feasible?
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Re: Adding BDS blower to original TPI engine
Last edited by ironwill; Mar 19, 2026 at 02:21 PM.
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Re: Adding BDS blower to original TPI engine
I was gonna say more! It's gonna be quite the deal to swap from a TPI system to a carb/blower.
If you really want forced induction, keep the TPI and put a centrifugal supercharger on it. Given that's the function over fashion path. The roots blowers look cool but has a look at me effect. A stock engine w a roots blower/upgrades is not worth the time/money. Plus that annoying blower in the field of view.
If you really want forced induction, keep the TPI and put a centrifugal supercharger on it. Given that's the function over fashion path. The roots blowers look cool but has a look at me effect. A stock engine w a roots blower/upgrades is not worth the time/money. Plus that annoying blower in the field of view.
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Re: Adding BDS blower to original TPI engine
Recently picked up a 87 IROC and have always wanted to have a 3rd gen with a big blower sticking out of the hood.
https://www.rbssuperchargers.com/Pro...6-71--S1X9M3X6
I am curious, what does it take to remove the TPI and fuel injection system from the car and make something like this feasible?
https://www.rbssuperchargers.com/Pro...6-71--S1X9M3X6
I am curious, what does it take to remove the TPI and fuel injection system from the car and make something like this feasible?
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