swapping TPI for a carb........HELP!!!!!!
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..............
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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Mike L.
It ain't pretty.......
1987 IROC Z TPI 350 A4 3.27 Borg-Warner.
Mods: 2300-2500 Stall Converter, Shift Kit(GM parts), TPI Specialties Stage 3 PROM, Modified Airbox w/ K&N's, homemade cold air, Relocated MAT sensor, Gutted MAF, 160* thermostat, Accel 8mm Wires, bypassed TB coolant, Flowmaster 3 chamber single 3" in/out muffler, 3" MAC mandrel intermediate, custom dual !cat Y-pipe. airfoil, ported plenum. !smog
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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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Mike L.
It ain't pretty.......
1987 IROC Z TPI 350 A4 3.27 Borg-Warner.
Mods: 2300-2500 Stall Converter, Shift Kit(GM parts), TPI Specialties Stage 3 PROM, Modified Airbox w/ K&N's, homemade cold air, Relocated MAT sensor, Gutted MAF, 160* thermostat, Accel 8mm Wires, bypassed TB coolant, Flowmaster 3 chamber single 3" in/out muffler, 3" MAC mandrel intermediate, custom dual !cat Y-pipe. airfoil, ported plenum. !smog
http://www.MichaelLasiuta.home.att.net
**BOYCOTT LAPEER DRAGWAY**
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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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else

Think about it, it's a LOT more simple than either carbs or TPI, but has limitless possibilities! hehe
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89 iroc-z 305 tbi
k&n filtercharger, open element air filter. nuffin' else
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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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