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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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87tpi into a 91

Hi i have a complete tpi system off a 87 camaro and was wondering if i could put it in my 91RS because i am wanting to put a 350 since my engine needs some head work. Or would i be best of just going to a 350 tbi instead of tpi.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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Re: 87tpi into a 91

There's more work involved in using the TPI setup. You'll need the ecm and harness.
You'll be much more happy in the end going with TPI over TBI.
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Re: 87tpi into a 91

What else would i need because i also have the wiring harness and ecm
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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Re: 87tpi into a 91

You're clearly in violation of California Emissions Laws if you install older engine parts and expect to pass under the smog check referee.

It's explained in this link >> http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/emissions.htm

My guess is the referee personnel are highly trained to spot these conversions.

Just posting to help out save you a headache.
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Re: 87tpi into a 91

An '87 harness will not work in a '91.

Like the man said, you need the '91 harness and ecm
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Re: 87tpi into a 91

OH ok i will have to look for a ecm and harness of a 91 then would the painless one work or should i try to find a factory one.
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