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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 10:14 AM
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From: Guelph, Ontario..where snow wrecks cars!
Car: 1986 Firebird
Engine: 305 V8 Currently being rebuilt
Transmission: 5 spd
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Is the TPI engine carburated????
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 11:30 AM
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no, tpi is a form of multi point fuel injection. Tuned Port Injection.
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Old Aug 6, 2004 | 11:36 AM
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TPI is the acronym for Tuned Port Injection, as stated above, which is a form of electronic fuel injection. Carburetors more or less use a venturi-style of fuel delivery. 2 completely different animals.
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