Anyone use the First Fuel Injection Manifold?
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1991 GTA, 1992 TA Convert
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Anyone use the First Fuel Injection Manifold?
I looked all over this site for info on this question and could not find any references. I have a 1992 TA Vert that was restored, and then we had an engine fire while my wife was driving the car. The car was saved, but the engine compartment looks like charcoal. The cause of the fire turned out to be a failed adjustable fuel regulator that was replaced 4 years ago. The diaphragm broke, gas went through the vacuum hose which disintegrated, and then it sprayed on the engine and then a fire. Watch out for this problem. I have become aware of similar circumstances. My next restoration will have a fire suppression system. This car was restored to original condition mainly because of Pontiac purists out there. I don't care any more about that. The car is going to be repaired and I plan to make a cool performance convertible out of it. I may changes the color also. We are going to weld up some areas on the frame and add some bracing to strengthen it further. I am going to build my own 383 and have that planned out. I have the parts. I used to build race engines years ago. I also have a 1989 GTA which just won first place in its class at Autorama 2009 in Houston. I have a lot of experience with TPI systems and have three of them. I like the torque because it works well in a normal driving range. I also know that this engine will run out of breath, fast. So, finally to the question. I have been talking to First Performance http://www.firstfuelinjection.com/. They have a bigger TPI that will bolt on, flow a lot more air, and use the same computer system and wiring. They claim the engine may breath as high as 6200 RPM and you still have that low grunt torque. Has anyone done this? Oh yeah, I plan to put a T56 behind this engine and a better rear end. I already have most of the parts and a donor TA will all the wiring and parts. Sorry about the long post here. Thanks. dlynde.
#2
Supreme Member
iTrader: (13)
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Not in Kansas anymore
Posts: 7,732
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes
on
11 Posts
Car: 82 Z28
Engine: 383 SP EFI/ 4150 TB
Transmission: T400
Axle/Gears: QP 9" 3.73
Re: Anyone use the First Fuel Injection Manifold?
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/...ns-intake.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/alte...ction-hsr.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/alte...n-runners.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/...lp-runner.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...first-tpi.html
#4
Senior Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Palm Coast, FL
Posts: 668
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 86 T/A & 88 GTA
Engine: 305 LB9 TPI & 350 LO5 TPI
Transmission: Jasper 4L60 x2
Axle/Gears: 2.77/posi LSD & 2.73/posi LSD
Re: Anyone use the First Fuel Injection Manifold?
subscribe. great links
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
9192camaro
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
16
02-03-2019 12:21 AM
Fast355
DFI and ECM
14
12-02-2016 06:33 PM