TPI Project Questions
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Car: 1978 Camaro
Engine: 385 Dual TBI, '7427
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Axle/Gears: 4.10, Posi
TPI Project Questions
I know this site is for 3rd Gen F-bodies, and this is a question for a 2nd Gen, but this seems to be the best place to get the info that I need. I have a '78 Type LT with a carbed 385, on 10.1:1, TFS 23* heads, 6" H-beam rods, Jesel Belt drive, 4 - 7 swaped, Electric WP, and Aeroquip hose and fittings throughout, and all this going through a T-56 to 4:10s in the rear.
http://www.freewebs.com/gxp/78%20Z28.htm?55,33
I am now looking at putting an EFI system on it. I love the idea of a factory based TPI, but I also know that a stock TPI will never flow what I am in need of. So I have found this one that should provide what I require.
http://www.firstinjections.com/products.htm
I also am sold on Craigs AutoProm for tuning.
However I do not know all of the Ins and Outs of ecm's, EProms, and compatible parts, I have been reading a lot and still I know I have only scratched the surface. I have a solid background in performance engines, but I need to know which ECM, and EPROMS, I will need to make this thing go. Along with any changes to the electronics that may be required.(re-pinned?)
I have read up about using the 7749 in place of the 7730 for forced induction, because I am toying with the idea of a SC or turbos in the near future.
Any help provided would be greatly appreciated.
http://www.freewebs.com/gxp/78%20Z28.htm?55,33
I am now looking at putting an EFI system on it. I love the idea of a factory based TPI, but I also know that a stock TPI will never flow what I am in need of. So I have found this one that should provide what I require.
http://www.firstinjections.com/products.htm
I also am sold on Craigs AutoProm for tuning.
However I do not know all of the Ins and Outs of ecm's, EProms, and compatible parts, I have been reading a lot and still I know I have only scratched the surface. I have a solid background in performance engines, but I need to know which ECM, and EPROMS, I will need to make this thing go. Along with any changes to the electronics that may be required.(re-pinned?)
I have read up about using the 7749 in place of the 7730 for forced induction, because I am toying with the idea of a SC or turbos in the near future.
Any help provided would be greatly appreciated.
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From: houston
Car: 83 POS monte carlo 2015 chevy P/U
Engine: 92 5.7 tpi 5.3
Transmission: 700r4 6L60E
Axle/Gears: 2.42 too high
for what your asking, it would probably be best asked in the DIY PROM board.
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From: Browns Town
Car: 86 Monte SS (730,$8D,G3,AP,4K,S_V4)
Engine: 406 Hyd Roller 236/242
Transmission: 700R4 HomeBrew, 2.4K stall
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Posi, 7.5 Soon to break
The 730 is being used now for both N/A ($8D Mask) and boosted apps ($58 mask). Some slight repinning is still required but is not much work at all. Take a look around the DIY PROM board in the stickies. Lots of good info on both in there.
IMO I would go with a different manifold than the long runner designs. Stealth Ram is less expensive if it will fit your needs. Check out the Alternative intake board and see what the other options, pro/cons are before you buy any one of them.
IMO I would go with a different manifold than the long runner designs. Stealth Ram is less expensive if it will fit your needs. Check out the Alternative intake board and see what the other options, pro/cons are before you buy any one of them.
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From: Warwick NY
Car: 1987 Corvette
Engine: 383 TPI
Transmission: 4+3
Sounds like a job for a TPIS MiniRam II to me
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