81 tpi conversion help!!!
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81 tpi conversion help!!!
hey, i've been thinking of it and i am probably gonna run a TPI system off a newer vette instead of a carburator. As long as i can get the parts cheap and used i'm all set it's just i don't know were to start or what to do, like if it will just bolt on or watever, help will be much appreciated! 
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by 81VetteMasta
hey, i've been thinking of it and i am probably gonna run a TPI system off a newer vette instead of a carburator. As long as i can get the parts cheap and used i'm all set it's just i don't know were to start or what to do, like if it will just bolt on or watever, help will be much appreciated!
Go to Ebay and buy the "TPI swap handbook" it's around $20 shipped and will give you an idea on the stuff you'll need to do this right.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SA-Bo...spagenameZWDVW
Le Mans Master
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See http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...tpi&forum_id=3
I have 2 extra TPI setups if you are interested. 1 for $250, 1 for $350.
Where are you located?
I have 2 extra TPI setups if you are interested. 1 for $250, 1 for $350.
Where are you located?
Drifting
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First thing is first. If your going to go from a carburated application to a fuel injection system you will need to upgrade your entire fuel system. New high pressure fuel injection fuel pump, new filters, and bigger fuel lines. Thats a good place to start
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I almost forgot - there is a good book out there about swapping fuel injection on to non FI cars - look for it in your bookstore. Chevy Fuel Injection Swapper's Guide or something.
Check out www.diy-efi.org\gmecm - and search Google, lots of info out there.
Check out www.diy-efi.org\gmecm - and search Google, lots of info out there.
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From: eville in
Originally Posted by 1982CorvetteDude
You can get used TPI set-ups off ebay from $150 - 400, I actually bought one for my 82 and ended up re-selling it because I decided not to mess with the wiring and work involved in setting it up right. I put a carb on it instead.
Go to Ebay and buy the "TPI swap handbook" it's around $20 shipped and will give you an idea on the stuff you'll need to do this right.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SA-Bo...spagenameZWDVW
Go to Ebay and buy the "TPI swap handbook" it's around $20 shipped and will give you an idea on the stuff you'll need to do this right.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SA-Bo...spagenameZWDVW
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