TPI info
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Race Director
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Rockledge Florida
St. Jude Donor '07 thru '14, '24
TPI info
I have to replace the intake manifold gaskets on my 86, it has 17,100 miles on it.
Should I also replace the injectors & what injectors should I use. I was also thinking of replacing the spark plug wires with Accel wires & the thermostat with the Hypertech 160
powerstat will this be ok. or do I also need to go with the Hypertech thermo master chip.
any other suggestions on any other parts that should be replaced at this time would be
appreciated
Should I also replace the injectors & what injectors should I use. I was also thinking of replacing the spark plug wires with Accel wires & the thermostat with the Hypertech 160
powerstat will this be ok. or do I also need to go with the Hypertech thermo master chip.
any other suggestions on any other parts that should be replaced at this time would be
appreciated
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 844
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From: Cape Cod Ma
Re: TPI info (Pete K)
Injectors are best from ford, look on e-bay forgot the name but 22# ones would be good there pink, accell injectors are junk, 160 t-state should be good without the chip( i go with the 180 b/c colder climate in my area ) plug wires are plug wires to me, but the good ones are msd's or the tpis ones. I'd buy the tpis perf. handbook for the free mods to do to your car, worth the $ and it sows you how to port your intake and lots of other things. :thumbs:
Pro
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From: charlotte nc
Re: TPI info (Pete K)
IMO injectors are too expensive to just change. Not broke don't fix. TPIS plug wires are my favorite wire ( look stock and holds up) Just my $.02 :cheers:
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Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Rockledge Florida
St. Jude Donor '07 thru '14, '24
Re: TPI info (Pete K)
It is 17k not 117k. the local dealer said that while they have the top end apart they should
replace the injectors, but I'm starting to think they are giving me a snow job. I think I will
look for a good local vette type shop & get a second opinion. :cheers:
replace the injectors, but I'm starting to think they are giving me a snow job. I think I will
look for a good local vette type shop & get a second opinion. :cheers:
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Re: TPI info (zaragoza)
The stealer will probably charge$500 plus to change injectors(parts only). It is a 2 or 3 hour job to change after the fact. I also think cleaning might be a good thing to do but if it were my car I would wipe with a rag, change o-rings and hope for the best . Again just my $.02. Hate to see hard earned money go to Mr. Badwrench. :thumbs:
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Beverly, NJ
Re: TPI info (zaragoza)
It is 17k not 117k. the local dealer said that while they have the top end apart they should
replace the injectors, but I'm starting to think they are giving me a snow job. I think I will
look for a good local vette type shop & get a second opinion. :cheers:
replace the injectors, but I'm starting to think they are giving me a snow job. I think I will
look for a good local vette type shop & get a second opinion. :cheers:
:cheers:
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 935
Likes: 2
From: Beverly, NJ
Re: TPI info (zaragoza)
I have to replace the intake manifold gaskets on my 86, it has 17,100 miles on it.
Should I also replace the injectors & what injectors should I use. I was also thinking of replacing the spark plug wires with Accel wires & the thermostat with the Hypertech 160
powerstat will this be ok. or do I also need to go with the Hypertech thermo master chip.
any other suggestions on any other parts that should be replaced at this time would be
appreciated
Should I also replace the injectors & what injectors should I use. I was also thinking of replacing the spark plug wires with Accel wires & the thermostat with the Hypertech 160
powerstat will this be ok. or do I also need to go with the Hypertech thermo master chip.
any other suggestions on any other parts that should be replaced at this time would be
appreciated
Good Luck.
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