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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Hey will a TPI intake bolt onto a 76 Corvettes heads?
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YES, a very popular swap, fits under stock/flat hoods too, use a speed density system....much easier intake plumbing....

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Originally Posted by Y-ME
Hey will a TPI intake bolt onto a 76 Corvettes heads?
Pre-86 TPI intakes will be a direct swap, 87 + will need modifications of the center intake bolts.
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Originally Posted by 1982CorvetteDude
Pre-86 TPI intakes will be a direct swap, 87 + will need modifications of the center intake bolts.
Not to hijack the thread but where would one find a TPI to fit a 1982 C3?
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Not to hijack the thread but where would one find a TPI to fit a 1982 C3?
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You just need to buy one that came off a 85-86 Corvette, Camaro, or Firebird if you want it to bolt right on no modifications.

Or take a 87-92 TPI and enlarge the center bolt holes on the manifold and it will work as well.

I have my complete TPI set-up off my 82 listed in the for sale section btw
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Any TPI intake originally from a Corvette will fit. It's the Camaro and Firebird TPI intakes after 86 that must be redrilled. I have a complete setup for sale too.
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