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swapping TPI for a carb........HELP!!!!!!

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Old Jul 19, 2001 | 09:06 PM
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swapping TPI for a carb........HELP!!!!!!

305 TPI motor in 86 Z28 died. I have had it with the TPI setup. I am putting a 355 w/ carb setup back in. Can someone tell me what type of fuel pressure regulator to install? Can I use the existing fuel lines? Where would be a good place to get 12 volts for the distributor? What do I need to do to the trans.(700Rr) to make it shift and lock up the convertor without the computer? What wire runs the tach.? Please,any help would be appreciated..............
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Old Jul 19, 2001 | 09:40 PM
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The only FPR to get is a Mallory 3-port. Use the current lines and leave the stock fuel pump hooked up and working.

Other than that...good luck.

Personally I think you're making a bad choice, but its your car, Do what you want to it.


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Old Jul 19, 2001 | 10:48 PM
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I've got a TBI I'll trade

Think about it, it's a LOT more simple than either carbs or TPI, but has limitless possibilities! hehe

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Old Jul 20, 2001 | 12:00 AM
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i've done that swap on an 86 trans am. your going to have to get a sending unit for a carb model. we picked this one up at the junk yard for 15 bucks. also going to need a new tv cable for the trans. thermostat housing and distributor also.
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