Converting from TBI to TPI.
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From: Indiana
Car: 1992 Camaro Z28
Engine: 5.7 TPI L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Converting from TBI to TPI.
This is probably a dumb question, but if I wanted to convert from TBI to TPI, I would have to do an engine swap right? Or is there another way? Thanks.
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From: Madison, WI
Car: 1986 Camaro Z28
Engine: 400
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt Posi 3.73
Nope, all you have to do is remove your TBI unit (looks like a carburator), and the thing it sits on (the intake). Then you replace it with equivalent but better TPI parts
. You also have to mess around with some computer stuff though (I think). THere was a full TPI 350 for sale in the classifieds at one point, you should check that out, I think it's 900 bucks. I'd just go with the 350 right away, you can find them for about 1000 bucks.
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. You also have to mess around with some computer stuff though (I think). THere was a full TPI 350 for sale in the classifieds at one point, you should check that out, I think it's 900 bucks. I'd just go with the 350 right away, you can find them for about 1000 bucks.-Greg
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From: Yellowknife, NWT, Canada
Car: 84 Z28
Engine: 357
Transmission: TH-350C
Axle/Gears: 3.43
Yes you would need all the sensors and wiring harness, computer and a new fuel pump. In the end you could probably pick up a turn key TPI 350 for the same price as converting the 305.
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From: East Helena, MT
Car: 91 RS
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Factory 2.73 (unfortunately)
Why would you want to give yourself such a big head ache?
If you question the ability of the TBI setup you should do some checking. They are a very capable mode of induction. Check out the following links before you swap anything.
http://www.goingfaster.com/spo/modthel03.html
http://chevyhiperformance.com/techar..._0409_mission/
If you question the ability of the TBI setup you should do some checking. They are a very capable mode of induction. Check out the following links before you swap anything.
http://www.goingfaster.com/spo/modthel03.html
http://chevyhiperformance.com/techar..._0409_mission/
Last edited by Rally Smith; Nov 4, 2005 at 04:06 PM.
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