steves86TA

Im thinking about converting from my cc q-jet to a tpi system. My question is will my factory altenator bracket, and airconditioning bracket fit the tpi mainfold. I think the ac one will because it takes an intake bolt hole. But the altenator one will it? if someone can please post a pic of where there tpi one bolts too, or if there is a provision for it please let me know

87350IROC

iTrader: (2)

This is for the '87 v-belt setup. In any case it should give you an idea. The alternator bracket attaches to the water pump and the first bolt for the passenger side runner. The a/c bracket is more complicated but it attaches to the front of the intake manifold with two bolts. Do you have a pic of your current setup?

steves86TA

thank you for the quick reply. On my car the Altenator bracket attaches to the intake manifold via a provision on it, heres a pic of that

steves86TA

and the ac bracket seems to be the same... heres a pic of that... ill try to get a better pic of the altenator bracket

steves86TA

heres 2 more better ones, Mods please allow these pics, you can delete after i figure it out please

steves86TA

one more

87350IROC

iTrader: (2)

I agree, the a/c bracket looks the same. It looks like you will have a get a TPI alternator bracket. It shouldn't be hard though. You can prolly find one in a yard, ebay, or this site.

steves86TA

one of the bolts on mine bolts to the waterpump, i wonder if i can modify mine to blot to the tpi intake, or does it even bolt to the tpi intake?

87350IROC

iTrader: (2)

circled is where the alternator bracket attaches

steves86TA

so there is no way that itll bolt up. hmm o well thanks for all your help, and i hope to get converted soon. Now you dont know about anybody that is selling a altenator bracket do you

11sORbust

I bought the alt braket from GM. It doesn't cost much if you know someone that works at the dealer...

steves86TA

my dads a shop foreman for a chevy dealer, so we will see how much it is. Also thanks again for all your help it is really appreciated

steves86TA

also does anybody have the part #?

11sORbust

check here..
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...5&pagenumber=1

Or just order an upper alt braket for an 85 trans am/TPI..

steves86TA

thank you i appreciate it

anesthes

iTrader: (12)

If you didn't allready buy the TPI setup, look into a hsr instead. Don't make the same mistake a lot of us have.

-- Joe

11sORbust

I totally agree, in fact the HSR cost less. Just use a tpi harness and puter.

steves86TA

honestly i would look into the hsr, but im 16, with no job, and im getting a really good deal on a setup, minus a few things from a member on here

87350IROC

iTrader: (2)

Steve, where are you located? Good luck with the swap. And don't be afraid to pm me with any other questions.

steves86TA

im rancho cucamonga Califronia, and thanks, but i may not be doing the swap right now anyways