Need a good mechanic in North TX who knows TPI well
07-09-2008, 08:23 PM
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Car: 1991 Z28 Convertible
Engine: 350 TPI
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Need a good mechanic in North TX who knows TPI well
That about says it. Moving to Durant OK (1.5 hrs North of Dallas). I need a good mechanic who knows how to work on TPI engines.
07-19-2008, 02:51 PM
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Re: Need a good mechanic in North TX who knows TPI well
What do you need done. I work at a shop in Denison.
07-23-2008, 03:57 PM
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I live in Arlington and just finished a tbi to tpi conversion and know quite a bit. Like the last post asked.....What is it you need done??
07-24-2008, 10:14 AM
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Car: Blue 89' RS
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Re: Need a good mechanic in North TX who knows TPI well
i need a little help... i switched my 89' v6 mpfi to a 92' setup 5.7 tbi... i am having trouble with the computer, it doesn't turn on unless i ground out the fuel pump relay... is there anything special with the 92' that i need to do to make my car start? is there any ignition stuff (in the column)?
07-24-2008, 01:58 PM
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Re: Need a good mechanic in North TX who knows TPI well
Like VATS (Vehicle Anti Theft system)?
I don't know if VATS came on the TBI cars but it was in the 92 TPI cars.
I'm sure others here can tell you more about it than I can. But if you have it, it is pretty easy to burn a new chip with it turned off.
I don't know if VATS came on the TBI cars but it was in the 92 TPI cars.
I'm sure others here can tell you more about it than I can. But if you have it, it is pretty easy to burn a new chip with it turned off.
07-24-2008, 04:42 PM
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which computer do you have in there? yes you could get vats dissabled on the chip and might try that first. also post your problem in the main tpi section as someone might have had the same problem.
07-24-2008, 08:54 PM
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Re: Need a good mechanic in North TX who knows TPI well
I have the 5.7L comp in there... and the engine light doesn't turn on w/ either computer in it... i think that it may be a simple grounding problem?? cause they both turn on when i ground out the fp relay... but then the 2 injectors dont pump... and i did put a thread in the tbi 2 times (because its a 5.7 TBI)... no luck 
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Re: Need a good mechanic in North TX who knows TPI well
how much would you charge to do that... i have an 1991 305tbi, and i want to swap a 350tpi.. how much would you charge if i provide all the parts?
08-06-2009, 01:19 AM
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Re: Need a good mechanic in North TX who knows TPI well
that a tad bit far for me... since im dallas, but thank you very much for the offer... any idea on what i could expect to pay for the swap?
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