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Old Jul 1, 2001 | 11:57 AM
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TPI Distributor Cover

My TPI Distributor cover on my 89 GTA is plastic. Is this the original? I thought that they were all aluminum. Did GM try to save some bucks in later years?

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Old Jul 1, 2001 | 12:11 PM
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Nope, all the ones on F-bods were plastic.
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Old Jul 1, 2001 | 12:30 PM
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the corvettes had an aluminum peice, which is still available for ~$20 i think.

James
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Old Jul 1, 2001 | 12:35 PM
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Car: 86 T/A
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
10108425 Plenum Cover - Alum. - Corvette - To replace plastic one when polishing plenum.
$ 19.50

Screws are different too.

14082425 Screws - For Aluminum Dist. Cover Above - Must Use 3. .42 cents.

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Old Jul 1, 2001 | 01:13 PM
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Thanks for the replys! Good information.
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Old Jul 1, 2001 | 05:00 PM
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Got mine at http://www.partszoneonline.com
for $13 plus $6.00 shipping. This is best price I found on net.
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