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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2018, 08:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,961
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Need Torque Converter Advice

Should I still be running a converter lock up kit so I have overdrive since I'm ripping out the fuel injection? Stall converter doesn't change that right?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2018, 08:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,961
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Need Torque Converter Advice

Are the summit racing brand torque converters any good? I'm now torn between that one which is a 10" or the one from FTI Performance which is a 9.5"
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2018, 08:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,961
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Need Torque Converter Advice

Yes exactly, street tires with the occasional trip to the track. So 3000 lock up converter sounds like a happy medium
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2018, 06:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,961
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Need Torque Converter Advice

So do I want a stall converter or a lock up converter, and what's the difference?
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-25-2018, 05:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,961
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Need Torque Converter Advice

thanks fasteddi. Yeah I'm realizing an external trans cooler sounds like a must. The more I search the web, the more this sounds like the range stall I want. Its crazy though some of the things I've...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-24-2018, 08:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,961
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Need Torque Converter Advice

My other worry too is I'm not trying to kill my gas mileage with whatever I choose. Hoping there's a happy medium
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-24-2018, 08:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,961
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Need Torque Converter Advice

Wow man, no kidding, see that's why I ask..I have no idea on this stuff. I definitely want to stick with this cam. I heard guys running this car with a stock converter but I dont know how that could...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-24-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,961
Posted By TPI86TA

Need Torque Converter Advice

So with the old stock engine being replaced with a new engine with a mild cam, I need some advice on what stall speed torque converter. I have a 700R4 transmission. I was leaning towards a 2400 stall...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-20-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,921
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Fitech EFI or Carburetor?

Was it a pita? Or any funky modifications needed? What headers do you have?
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-19-2018, 03:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,921
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Fitech EFI or Carburetor?

From what I'm gathering, can we only use shorty headers on our thirdgens?
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-18-2018, 10:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,921
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Fitech EFI or Carburetor?

Ugh so on the fence lol. So anyone have a recommendation for reasonably priced headers for my set up? Basically I'm trying to do everything myself and I have a $4000 budget to work with.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-18-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,921
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Fitech EFI or Carburetor?

Thanks Joe! I'll probably order my sniper kit today. Using the stock tpi fuel pump, do I need anything or just run my supply and return lines to the EFI?
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-18-2018, 05:36 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,921
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Fitech EFI or Carburetor?

Ok, I'm practically sold now on the sniper. I didnt realize it comes with everything. Fuel line, filters, pump, fittings, mechanical pump block off plate
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-17-2018, 10:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,921
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Fitech EFI or Carburetor?

My engine currently has a vacuum advance distributor, can that be used with these EFI systems?
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-17-2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,921
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Fitech EFI or Carburetor?

How about this MSD set up, anyone have thoughts on this?
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Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-17-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,921
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Fitech EFI or Carburetor?

Thanks for the info Tyler, that why I started this thread
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-17-2018, 08:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,921
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Fitech EFI or Carburetor?

Wow holley sniper kits are expensive
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-17-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,921
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Fitech EFI or Carburetor?

Yeah I heard fitech is newer but good. I hear its comparable to the holley EFI set ups
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-16-2018, 11:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,921
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Fitech EFI or Carburetor?

I guess more less I'm sold on the fitech set up and wanted to get any advice on fuel delivery. Now if I kept with an EFI system, cant I keep with my stock in tank fuel pump it
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-16-2018, 10:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,921
Posted By TPI86TA

Fitech EFI or Carburetor?

So I have the following engine that I'm swapping over to my GTA.
355 small block
TRW forged pistons
Comp XE268 cam
Vortec Heads
Crane Gold Roller Rockers 1.6
Edelbrock RPM airgap intake...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
04-16-2018, 05:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,989
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: 1987 Trans Am $6000 OBO

Where in Pennsylvania you located?
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-15-2018, 08:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x971/80-20180415_161838_19a428b7b7627599075450a29087a3ddc0e5338d.jpgIm excited to say, the engine swap is underway. Note to self, ill never...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
10-06-2017, 12:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 959
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: 85 firebird (in accident) $550

Im located in haddonfield NJ. Would you happen to have and pics of the exterior and interior?
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-29-2017, 04:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,135
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Harbor Freight engine hoist

Also, the car receiving the engine transplant has the knight rider front bumper which extends a few extra inches
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-29-2017, 04:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 22,135
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Harbor Freight engine hoist

So i know this is an old thread however, i plan on purchasing a 2 ton engine hoist from harbor freight. My question is, which 2 ton version works better on a thirdgen? Heres the specs on the 2...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-04-2017, 10:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

StreetLethal, i love it, those kits seem like an easy way to go:burnout:
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-04-2017, 10:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

Thats perfect man, thats what i want to do. Just connect some sort of adapter and braided lines. Something reliable and decent looking, not rigged up with rubber gas hose and clamps.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-04-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

So i just peaked under the hood of the car with the engine and i just realized i do have a distributor with the vacuum port on it and a flame thrower ignition module, and petronix coil. So now i need...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-03-2017, 11:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

Thanks man, ive read that a few times. Sounds simple enough. Im just wondering, so the new fuel lines that connect from the afpr, to the old fuel lines under the fire wall, can they be gas rated...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-03-2017, 11:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

Thanks for the advice man, i appreciate it
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-02-2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

Or a decent 3 port return style afpr?
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-02-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

So it looks like i have to do away with the in tank electronic fuel pump. Anyone have suggestions on a decent mechanical fuel pump?
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-02-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

so can i just buy a wide band oxygen sensor and install it in place of the stock sensor and hook it up to any afr gauge? I saw those air fuel management kits but wow theyre pricey
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-02-2017, 03:47 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

where at in nj you located? Shoot me a pm and ill give you some more info and my cell number
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
09-02-2017, 03:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

Ok so after doing some research i thing i found an affordable carburetor with great reviews from summit racing.
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/dem-1901/none/images
Street Demon, 625 cfm,...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-30-2017, 04:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

Thank you guys for all the input! So im leaning towards a holley 650 ultra double pumper with electronic choke or the holley brawler 650 double pumper with electronic choke. Any benefit over one...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-28-2017, 09:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

Ive been contemplating a carburetor. Any suggestions on cfm?
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-24-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

Well since the car is atleast 25 years old i qualify for Historic QQ tags and for a $25 fee im exempt from nj emissions and safety insepctions
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-24-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,954
Posted By TPI86TA

Vortec heads and TPI style intake or Carburetor?

So i had an engine issue with the rings on my 350 TPI GTA. I was going to do a rebuild but instead I got a great deal on an engine. An old buddy of mine had his old 89 formula he stripped down and...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-24-2017, 12:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,421
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Holley STEALTH RAM INTAKE

How much shipped to nj 08033 zip? Can this intake work on an 89 tpi set up with vortec heads?
Forum: TPI
06-11-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,038
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Broken Rings, rebuild time?!?!

Thanks for the input fellas. I did have really good Bosch design III injectors installed that I bought from fuel injector connection. After the car sitting a bit I had an issue with one or two stuck...
Forum: TPI
06-08-2012, 11:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,038
Posted By TPI86TA

Broken Rings, rebuild time?!?!

Well after my 89 GTA sitting at my buddys garage, he finally got to look at my car. I was having a major issue with oil blow by and even spitting out of the dipstick. He started doing a compression...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2011, 12:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,426
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Question about #1 plug wire location on cap

Ok so I started the car, it runs better but a hair rough. So after doing some research I tested my pcv system. Pcv valve checked out good and there's suction going through it, the passenger side vent...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-14-2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,426
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Question about #1 plug wire location on cap

First id like to thank everyone for their help. This site is great, its helped me for many years of thirdgen ownership. And i found a link to a youtube video someone posted on here that was great at...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-12-2011, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,426
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Question about #1 plug wire location on cap

I'm dropping the distributor in later today. So basically, pull the number 1 cylinder plug, and when I feel air pressure I know I'm on the compresion stroke. When I'm there, I then drop the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-11-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,426
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: Question about #1 plug wire location on cap

Thanks for the advice
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-11-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,426
Posted By TPI86TA

Question about #1 plug wire location on cap

So I have this 89 gta 5.7 TPI I bought and have been restoring. It was having some stalling and running rough issues and I replaced the coil,cap,rotor,module, and pick up coil. I marked the cap where...
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-22-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,868
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: 89 GTA Knight Rider Conversion

Definately, ill try to get that all for you tonight. I see it looks like you have one conversion already.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-20-2011, 11:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,868
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: 89 GTA Knight Rider Conversion

I need this car gone. $3800 or best offer takes it.
Forum: Firebirds for Sale
06-14-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,868
Posted By TPI86TA

Re: 89 GTA Knight Rider Conversion

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2438859540.html
Here's a link to see some pics of the car I listed on craigslist.
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