Hi Flo TPI
Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 361
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Just helped install the newest FIRST version top end on an 87 convertible a few months ago and it's a little more complicated than everyone would lead you to believe. There are fuel line mods, stock don't exactly line up with the FIRST fuel rail, vacuum port changes, the stock oil pressure switch and sender needs to be moved, remote fuel pressure regulator and other obstacles we ran into. Plus you'll need to have someone tune it, which means Dyno runs and chip re-burn. That said, it is the best TPI system out there and was fun to install. Not a lot of info but nice pics of the completed install. Wish I wasn't in Cali.
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/so...i-project.html
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/so...i-project.html
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 202
Likes: 9
From: Tucson
Just helped install the newest FIRST version top end on an 87 convertible a few months ago and it's a little more complicated than everyone would lead you to believe. There are fuel line mods, stock don't exactly line up with the FIRST fuel rail, vacuum port changes, the stock oil pressure switch and sender needs to be moved, remote fuel pressure regulator and other obstacles we ran into. Plus you'll need to have someone tune it, which means Dyno runs and chip re-burn. That said, it is the best TPI system out there and was fun to install. Not a lot of info but nice pics of the completed install. Wish I wasn't in Cali.
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/so...i-project.html
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/so...i-project.html
Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 361
Likes: 6
The guy we did this for bought a bunch of adapters but we ended up only using the reducer and the 3" silicone coupling. In between these we used a piece of 3" aluminum. You could call someone like Motion Industries, they provide industrial parts for manufacturing. They supply silicone tubing and could custom make them in just about any size. I got your PM and will call my local Motion contact and ask him. If they do, I'll get the price and PM you. It would look much better if the coupling/reducer was one piece.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 327
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From: se iowa
I used a rubber plumbing fitting to bridge the gap. I use the reducer from spectre and then this fitting to transition from the tb to the MAF. I agree if it was all one piece it would look better. It was one of the reasons I almost considered going to MAP.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 3,660
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Length is then your only question. The orange-ish silicone hose just looks good on the black MAF and ductwork.
IIRC the 3" by 4" long was around $30 or $40...not cheap. I cannot imagine what a 2ft section would cost. Its silicone..so it last forever and heat has no effect.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 361
Likes: 6
Check this out.
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/tp...ruction-4.html
He already has a monster TPI on his GTA putting down 420hp to the rear wheels, and passed smog too.
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/tp...ruction-4.html
He already has a monster TPI on his GTA putting down 420hp to the rear wheels, and passed smog too.
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From: mesa az
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