Blinging up the TPI
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Blinging up the TPI
Coming from my previous bird which was a very simple carb setup and chrome everything, the TPI engine bay looks a right mess. What can be done to clean it up and bling it out a bit? Are there any emissions parts that can be removed without causing running issues? Does anyone on here have pictures of a cleaned up TPI setup? TIA
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From: Bellflower, CA
Car: 89 Formula, 85 Trans AM & 91 Bird
Engine: 5.0 CARB, 5.7L TPI & 3.1L V6
Transmission: T-5/700R4/700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt & 10 Bolt X2
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Joined: Jul 2021
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
Car: '87 TA
Engine: 6.0LS
Transmission: 4L80e, 3000 stall
Axle/Gears: DIY 9 inch, 3.00 gear
Re: Blinging up the TPI
Some things that cleaned up my engine bay a lot were removing the windshield washer tank and pump, and painting my old, yellow-stained coolant reservoir. A good cleaning goes a long way too!
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From: South FL
Car: 1989 Formula T-Top
Engine: 350 TPI, twin turbo
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: Blinging up the TPI
I think the duplicolor metalcast base coat / dyed clearcoat comes out nice if you are careful. It holds up to heat well but being rattle can it scratches easy. That's what I did on mine you can look up here.
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