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TBI / TPI Serp Belt Bracketry the same?

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Old May 4, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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TBI / TPI Serp Belt Bracketry the same?

Hey guys! I'm looking to swap my V-belts out for a serpentine setup. But, since I am running TPI, I need brackets that arn't gonna cause throttle body clearance issues. Obviously, the TPI engine brackets would work great, but how about the TBI 3rd gen brackets?
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Old May 4, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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tbi or tpi the brackets are the same thing. basically the serpentine brackets from any 88 - 92 gm passenger car 90* SBC engine will work. the truck versions are different.
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Re: TBI / TPI Serp Belt Bracketry the same?

Originally Posted by mystikkal_69
tbi or tpi the brackets are the same thing. basically the serpentine brackets from any 88 - 92 gm passenger car 90* SBC engine will work. the truck versions are different.

Out of curiousity, can the truck brackets be modified to work on a TPI setup?
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Old Apr 8, 2007 | 09:24 PM
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Re: TBI / TPI Serp Belt Bracketry the same?

Originally Posted by Full Size Chevy
Out of curiousity, can the truck brackets be modified to work on a TPI setup?
Nope
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