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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 10:15 AM
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Car: 1991 Formula
Engine: 5.0 TPI
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T-5 Question

I just want to make sure and I really don't have time now to do my homework but is there any difference in the T-5's from a TBI or TPI car?

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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 10:35 AM
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Gear ratios, that's all.

TBI cars have the "gas mileage" .63 5th; TPI has the more usable .76 5th. All others are the same.
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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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That doesn't really sound like a bad thing at all.

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Old Jul 10, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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1st gear is different too. TBI has 2.95 ratio, while the TPIs had 2.75.

The .63 vs .76 5th gear is a big difference when the 4-5 shift comes at WOT. The TPI car just feels like shifting another gear, while the TBI car falls on it's face.
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