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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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This is a dumb question, but here goes. Everyone complains about the tpi, why don't guys use after market FI, like Accell DFI unit, or something similar, Jim.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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why re-invent the horse... TPI is fine, just needs some more breathing room....
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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TPI is fine as a fuel injection system, we are complaining about the TPI intake being crappy for power.

And the aftermarket FI systems are, in general, extremely expensive for little gain.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnies87
why re-invent the horse... TPI is fine, just needs some more breathing room....
The TPI makes great low ends grunt..coupled with a tall gear they make a great driving car. Complaints come when they try to make a top end "dyno hpz" car out of it and have to change everything. Kinda like taking a fat chick out and wondering why she aint skinny..

Make the most of whats there and enjoy it for what it is. You want a car that has top end pull, get one that has those characteristics to start with.

Remember, these things were made back in the 80s when F.I. was getting sorted out.
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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 08:04 PM
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I wanted a little more pull on the top end and yet retain the OEM TPI look for my 35th Anna, so I siamesed the intake base.
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