Difference between TPI, TBI & MPI
03-05-2009, 03:15 PM
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Difference between TPI, TBI & MPI
I have searched but can't find the answer to my dumb question. What is the difference between TPI, TBI & MPI engines and what are the pros & cons? 
03-05-2009, 04:05 PM
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Tuned Port Injection - tuned runners, injectors at the intake port of the head.
Throttle Body Injection - a 2-barrel injection system with the injectors in the throttle body, an electronic injector replacement system for a carburetor.
Multi Port Injection - the 6-cylinder system.
Throttle Body Injection - a 2-barrel injection system with the injectors in the throttle body, an electronic injector replacement system for a carburetor.
Multi Port Injection - the 6-cylinder system.
03-05-2009, 04:17 PM
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Re: Difference between TPI, TBI & MPI
Thanks just trying to enhance my knowledge so TPI would be better?
03-05-2009, 08:37 PM
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Depends who you ask. . .
The factory used TPI for their higher output engines (not "HO", higher horsepower). That doesn't mean you can't get TBI to make as much power, but the aftermarket doesn't support it as well, and the factory saddled TBI with some restrictive parts (heads, exhaust).
Of course, LT1 > TPI, and LS1 > LT1, so where do you want to draw the line?
The factory used TPI for their higher output engines (not "HO", higher horsepower). That doesn't mean you can't get TBI to make as much power, but the aftermarket doesn't support it as well, and the factory saddled TBI with some restrictive parts (heads, exhaust).
Of course, LT1 > TPI, and LS1 > LT1, so where do you want to draw the line?
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Alright, a mod war!!!!
Tonka, what are you trying to accomplish? What do you have currently?
Tonka, what are you trying to accomplish? What do you have currently?
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Re: Difference between TPI, TBI & MPI
Opp's sorry, Just wanting to learn. I have a 89 Iroc-Z 305 TPI Vert, Just sold a 86 TTop TPI
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