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Forum: DFI and ECM
07-21-2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: What is this connector?

Thank you. I have the Assembly Manual, Factory Service Manual, Fisher Body Manual, and Heavy Service Manual for my Camaro and they were invaluable in helping me screw it together. I have often told...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-21-2020, 07:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: What is this connector?

That’s a good idea. However, I know the basics and the general function but that is way different from seeing actual pictures of the actual components used. Auto manufacturers are know to switch...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-20-2020, 09:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: What is this connector?

Hey, jerk. These things might be old hat to you but to some of us it is very foreign. Guys who own these cars ask these questions on other forums because manuals that are up to date and written for...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-20-2020, 09:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: What is this connector?

Go f&%k yourself
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-20-2020, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Another connector question

Thanks. Thought it might be the knock sensor connector.
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-20-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Another connector question

I have tried to do my own research. Helps to know where to look. No need to be a prick about it since I’m planning on using one of your stupid EBL Flash units. You’re a effing moderator with this...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-20-2020, 09:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By ToolGuru

Last what is this connector question for the night

What is this? Very short out of C1 Black pinout block. Red, green, black wires. Appears to be threaded. Thanks. ...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-20-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 758
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Unpinning ECM

I’ll just run the distributor I got with the set up. Have got the 4 pin connector for it labeled, map sensor connector, tps connector, IAC connector, coolant temp sensor connector. I thought the...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-20-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 323
Posted By ToolGuru

Another connector question

What is this white connector for. 91 z28 tpi.

This harness is pretty chewed up. Trying to salvage it for retrofit to 69 Camaro. See my other thread about pinning/unpinning ECM...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-20-2020, 08:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By ToolGuru

What is this connector?

91 z28 tpi. Tan/black stripe wire going to each half.

Upshift indicator with manual transmission

Manifold air temp sensor? Makes no sense. Approx 3 feet from bulkhead pass thru connector ...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-20-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 758
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Unpinning ECM

Ok. Learning a bit more about these Third Gen Camaros and their wiring. I did not know they had a separate coil. I am an HEI guy. My tach has a brown tach lead wire. I take it that I will have to...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-18-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 758
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Unpinning ECM

Many thanks. That link answered every question I had. Got it started coming apart but seemed like it was going to break. Now that I know it’s just a pass- thru connector I don’t have to worry if it...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-17-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 758
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Unpinning ECM

I feel like an idiot but how does this bulkhead connector separate? I can see the locking tabs on the side and back. Is there a screw or bolt in the hole on the black part on the pic. All I’m...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-17-2020, 04:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 758
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Unpinning ECM

Finally had a chance to look at the pin out diagram.
Do I need:

D14 TOP GEAR (fourth clutch input). LT BLU

D16 PARK/NEUTRAL INPUT. ORN/BLK

C7 EST BYPASS. TAN/BLK

C8 EST CONTROL. WHT
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-17-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 758
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Unpinning ECM

Thanks. That is exactly how I planned on doing it. Is there a way to mount the ECM in the engine bay? Of course it would need some kind of enclosure. Will it be able to handle the under hood temps? ...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-16-2020, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 758
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Unpinning ECM

No, it’s not a California car. There are no electric fans. There is no air conditioning. Only relays on the car are on my headlights. I have a 2004r Transmission. My tach is a 69 face with Stewart...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-16-2020, 04:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 758
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Unpinning ECM

So all the wires going to those pins can be eliminated, correct? Just want to make sure before I get started.
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-16-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 758
Posted By ToolGuru

Unpinning ECM

Sorry if this isn’t titled properly. After hemming and hawing about if for the entire spring, I’m taking the plunge and fuel injecting my 69 Camaro. It will cost me more if not the same to do a new...
Forum: TPI
07-12-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

Just catching up. You guys all make good points. This is a weekend cruiser that won’t see 5000 miles a year if even that. I’m still on the fence. I’m going to talk to my local FI guru, Norm, over at...
Forum: TPI
07-12-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,578
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: TPI Plenum Porting - Where To Go (Canada)

I have a FIRST for sale in the classifieds.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-03-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 833
Posted By ToolGuru

FIRST PERFORMANCE TPI

Complete FIRST setup. Includes cleaned and flowed 42 lb Holley injectors, ECM with EBL Flash P4 installed, harness, and distributor. $1200 obo. No longer for sale. ...
Forum: TPI
06-19-2020, 09:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

You’re indeed a special guy. You go ahead and play with your tpi. I’ll dust you if we should ever meet on the street with my Stone Age carbed engine. Now you go ahead and post the last word. Bless...
Forum: TPI
06-19-2020, 08:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

A carb is not going to wear out like you’re talking for a long time. The ONLY thing that makes EFI what it is the E. Injectors wear out. Electronic relays burn out or corrode preventing them from...
Forum: TPI
06-19-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

My 69 has subframe connectors, solid body mounts,
IrocZ steering box, SPC upper and lower control arms, Howe tall ball joints, is lowered an inch and a half, and has Koni shocks all around. She...
Forum: TPI
06-19-2020, 06:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

Smart. Tpi is yesterday’s tech. LS is is the easy way to mega power for the least amount of money. If I was starting fresh I’d be going the LS route also
Forum: TPI
06-19-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

Well, from what I’ve been reading in the other forums you’re one of the lucky ones. 30 different things to check or reprogram just to start the car the first time.

I also don’t think you’ve read...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-19-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 306
Posted By ToolGuru

Speed Demon 650 VS for sale

Low miles. Not big enough for my needs now.
$350
...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-18-2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Complete FIRST tpi unit

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/2bddfdbd_44e1_4706_a350_e96143e993d5_efb1cf13e35e48fecdb4e441dbda705060019366.jpeg...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-18-2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Complete FIRST tpi unit

The previous owner has already ovaled the holes out and you can get wedged spacers for the holes to take up the gap. Also, you can send the manifold back to FIRST and they’ll drill them out for you....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-18-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Complete FIRST tpi unit

I’m just guessing at the gasket size. The ports on the intake measure about 1.150 across and 1.937 across
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-18-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Complete FIRST tpi unit

What are the port sizes on those heads? It certainly isn’t hard to gasket match the ports?
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-18-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Complete FIRST tpi unit

1204. Injectors were just clean and flowed. Holley 42 lbs.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-16-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Complete FIRST tpi unit

Bump
Forum: TPI
06-16-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

That is exactly what I was looking for. I am ordering a Stage 2 Quadrajet that will be built to my engines specs, bolt on, and give me years of reliable power. The TPI was only for shock value at car...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-16-2020, 06:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,733
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Complete FIRST tpi unit

It is for the standard small block.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-14-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: FIRST TPI FOR SALE

You will need gaskets. Base is glass beaded aluminum, runners powder coated matte black, plenum is brushed satin. Throttle body is being matched to plenum. Rails are as FIRST made them. Powder...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2020, 10:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

Fred, this is a harness, ECM, distributor, and FIRST unit that has operated as one on a car. I intend on checking every sensor if not just flat out replacing them outright.

Btw, where are you...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

Haven’t gone thru harness yet. Have an Orange wire coming out of box along with a black and green wire. Purple wire next to Orange wire goes nowhere. Can you tell me what these are for?
...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

Supposed to be a 730 out of a Vette. EBL Flash P4. Not sure of the distributor. Came with the whole FIRST setup I bought about ten years ago.
I only find this part number as obsolete for GM pick...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

Well, looks like I’ll be putting the FIRST tpi on later this year. Thanks for the replies.
Forum: TPI
06-13-2020, 01:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

Thanks, Fred. That was the kind of answer I’m looking for. I already have the EBL and a MAP system FIRST to put on. Before I go to the trouble of changing my accelerator pedal to cable, before I drop...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2020, 12:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

Thanks, but I feel you’ve missed my point. I know the guy who posted before you did. Big Three went to EFI for two reasons, emissions and fuel economy.

I have the skills and knowledge to make...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2020, 10:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: Tpi reliability

That’s good to know. It just concerns me all the posts I read on various forums about my car quitting, or it’s surging, or I’m getting a code that I can’t clear. This is a 69 Camaro with a healthy...
Forum: TPI
06-13-2020, 09:49 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Tpi reliability

I am at a crossroads in my project. I am doing a head and cam swap. I have two main choices as far as induction goes. Stay with my carb or install a FIRST unit I have laying around. I know all the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-07-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: FIRST TPI FOR SALE

Yep. So many have gone the LS route
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-07-2020, 03:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: FIRST TPI FOR SALE

How did you like the FIRST? Why’d you sell it? Just curious. I have to a lot to my 69 that I’m just not sure will be worth the pain. I could just get my Demon carb dialed in and call it a day
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-07-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: FIRST TPI FOR SALE

TPI must truly dead.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-06-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: FIRST TPI FOR SALE

Yeah. Sold for less money. Only had half the stuff that mine had. If I don’t sell it, I’ll put it on my motor. Just surprised at the lack of interest.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-06-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: FIRST TPI FOR SALE

Thanks for the bump. Well, you know how selling things online can get. Evidently there is no market for tpi anymore. Everybody is probably going to LS motors.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-04-2020, 11:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,688
Posted By ToolGuru

Re: FIRST TPI FOR SALE

Open to reasonable offers. Please don’t insult me.
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