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Old May 15, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Car: 85 iroc
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TB info?

Can anyone tell me the difference between the 85-88 TPI TB and the 89-92 TPI TB?
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Old May 15, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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Re: TB info?

different linkage
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Old May 15, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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Re: TB info?

Originally Posted by kozman
different linkage

Early model has accel cable attaching to a stud on TB linkage; later it wraps around a quadrant .Will interchange but need accel cable to suit TB , not car
See
http://www.hotrodlane.cc/Streetstories/choosingtpi2.htm
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Old May 16, 2010 | 08:55 AM
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Re: TB info?

So your saying I can use my LT1 TB for my HSR build on my 85 iroc and all I need to do is use a different accel cable? Outside from me having to use a newer style TPS.
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