I am changing the carb system on my 86 IROC 350 to a stock 88 TPI system

the distributer on it now is a HEI with the vaccum pot the new dist has the external coil (which I dont want)

is there a kit to convert the old dist to the computer controlled advance and what ever else needs to be changed?

 

No kit to convert. Sorry.

I would just look for a factory replacement, the original would be compatable with TPI but since you said it's a vaccumm advance style, it's been changed.

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You can get the distributor from an 85 or 86 TPI car, those years had the coil in cap style distr.
Just use your old dist as a core to get the new one cheaper.
Autozone has them for $120, $80 if you bring in your old dist.
Just get a new cap, and rotor, new ones don't have those.

Note: normally they only do cores on the same item, so they might not take you Vaccum dist as a core, but you can always try.


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fo you by chance know the engine code i called the parts store and he ants to know

like vin g or h or F or some thing

thanks

 

you want the distributor for an 86 Trans Am vin "F". 5.0L Fuel injected.

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Easiest long term plan is getting a distributor out of a 87-92 ish 350 Pick up. Uses a small cap, so getting a good external coil is an easy thing to do.

Different connector for harness, but overall easier to work on.

 

I already have a dist out of an 88 I do not want an external coil
I want to convert my vacume dist to an electronic if i can but i think i will just look for a 86 TPI one

does any onw know if the connectors will work with the 88 harness?

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The 86 and 88 connectors are different, so you will have to do a little rewiring.