can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
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Car: 91 Camaro
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can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
ok I bought a 91 roller and was going to buy a 91 350 for it but the motor doesn't come with a tpi system and I was wondering if I could use the one out of my 87 iroc z 305? I read that the tpi systems between 86-89 is different then the 90-92 tpi system. is there any way I could convert my tpi over to a 91? if so what all do I need to do as far as the computer and such? or should I just swap the wiring harness and computer over to the 91?
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Re: can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
There is a complete tech article on how to do this swap. If it were me, I'd just dump the whole thing into the car as is.
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/ecm_swap_730/
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/ecm_swap_730/
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Re: can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
Considering the cost I would stick with the tpi maf? You should consider getting injectors from southbay especially if the 91 injector body's are grey in color. The Multecs are known for shorting out and are a junk injector. The memcal from the 305 can be reprogramed easly to a 350 send me a pm if you need assistance
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Re: can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
I appreciate your response. I wouldn't mind using my 87 tpi because itll be cheaper and I already have it but would I have to pull my wiring harness out too so the ecm and all other componets work as well?
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Re: can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
If you have the harness from the 91 it would be easier to go speed density to get the speedometer to work. You would need a retrofit vss since the 87 700r4 is a cable drive speedometer.
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Re: can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
that's what I was just about to ask. yes the 91 has the wiring still in it just no motor or ecm. do you guys happen to know where I can buy a 91 tpi at?
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Re: can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
I thought you have a 87 tpi unit ? use it and just drill and tap the plenum or a csi plug for 1/4 npt manifold vacuum signal for the map.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camaro-Firebird-TPI-Cold-Start-9th-Injector-Block-Off-Delete-Kit-/380843628051?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58ac0c9613&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Camaro-Firebird-TPI-Cold-Start-9th-Injector-Block-Off-Delete-Kit-/380843628051?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item58ac0c9613&vxp=mtr
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Re: can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
not to sound like an idiot but what is npt? I know some about motors but not at all great with modifying. but I would like to save money so the drill and tap doesn't sound all that bad
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Re: can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
you would need this as well, If you need a 1227730 I have a few
http://www.tpiparts.net/inc/sdetail/7587
http://www.tpiparts.net/inc/sdetail/7587
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Re: can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
For the VSS you don't need the retro part just get the '91 VSS
and don't forget the knock sensor for the '91
You will also need to change the throttle cable or the throttle body the '87 uses a different one from the '91
and don't forget the knock sensor for the '91
You will also need to change the throttle cable or the throttle body the '87 uses a different one from the '91
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Car: 91 Camaro
Engine: 5.7 v8
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 gears
Re: can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
you would need this as well, If you need a 1227730 I have a few
http://www.tpiparts.net/inc/sdetail/7587
http://www.tpiparts.net/inc/sdetail/7587
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Car: 91 Camaro
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Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 gears
Re: can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
as for the vss, I still have the transmission that came with the 91 wouldn't the vss on that still be good or does it hook up to the tpi as well?
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Car: 1967 Camaro, 91 z28
Engine: Lb9
Transmission: M20
Axle/Gears: J65 pbr on stock posi 10bolt
Re: can i put my 87 tpi in my 91 350?
Yes, if you have the 91 trans use it. I have a few options with the memcals , pricing and programing send me a pm
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