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71swb4x4 · 09-02-2004, 08:54 PM

I started on my TPI about 3 weeks ago. We have been gone every weekend so I haven't been able to work on it much lately. Tonight I fired it up! I have a couple of bugs to work out still but I am pretty pumped

71swb4x4 · 09-02-2004, 08:56 PM

My next project is to pull the harness and clean it up a little more, I am going to remove the air pump harness and the charcoal canister harness.
Then I am going to make my own plug wires so I can run them down and around, like my old ones were so they don't look so ugly. I am running big block wires for now to get the clearance that I need.
Then I need to clean the engine up, it looks pretty bad right now.

thisolechevy · 09-02-2004, 09:06 PM

Wow looks Great!! keep us posted I have contemplaited that change for a while now, I might do it later.

68w/sbc406 · 09-02-2004, 09:08 PM

i bet you would have noticed a big difference with just the points to HEI swap. looks good

dallas71 · 09-02-2004, 09:15 PM

What setup is this?? Did you have to change out the heads????

krue · 09-02-2004, 09:16 PM

Looks like a lot of fun!

71swb4x4 · 09-02-2004, 09:43 PM

Dallas71, my TPI is from an 86 so I did not have to change the heads. 87 and up had the new style heads, but you can modify the middle bolt holes on the intake so that they will work on the older heads.

Thanks for the compliments guys! I can't wait to get it on the road. I have to re-install the bed, and do a couple of other things. I am just happy to hear it run!

Here is a pic of my FCG tank. I have a rear roll pan, and the hitch sits behind my license plate. As you can see the tank won't sit too low. It should hold around 20 gallons.

68w/sbc406 · 09-02-2004, 10:17 PM

its funner (yes funner is a word) with no bed. i drove my friends 77 6 blocks from his dads work to the bodyshop, got all kinds of crossed up leaving the parking lot

dwaite72lnghrn · 09-02-2004, 10:43 PM

Looking good. Next step is that 700r4. keep us posted

skokie · 09-02-2004, 11:32 PM

NICE!!!! Where is the burnout pic

neonlarry · 09-02-2004, 11:50 PM

What did the tube between the throttle body and the maf come off of? I am going to be doing the same thing on mine and I need something like that. I know the firebird one will work, but that looks like something else.

Russell · 09-03-2004, 12:22 AM

What kind of bugs have ya got to work out? Or is it just that you need to clean up the harness, engine etc? I should be firing my TPI up by the end of the month if not earlier...

71swb4x4 · 09-03-2004, 07:21 AM

neonlarry, I got that boot from jagsthatrun.com, that is where I bought my vehicle speed sensor too
Russel, I still need to time it and clean stuff up, I had a problem with the fuiel pump running all of the time (even with the key off) but that was because I bypassed the oil pressure switch, so I fixed that last night.

68C15 · 09-03-2004, 07:31 AM

what you have in mind for an air filter? I cant wait for the burn-out pics. lets do a back-to-back burn-out & have the little lady take a shot!

71swb4x4 · 09-03-2004, 07:37 AM

I have a K&N on the way.
The little lady would throw the camera at me before she took a picture of me burning the tires, but the college kids are back, we could find a pair of ladies to take the picture

Special thanks to 68c15, he flared some fuel lines for me and helped me figure out some problems that I had. Thank You!

68C15 · 09-03-2004, 07:42 AM

dont thank me yet, theres lots more to come. (700R4) (nitrous)

dubie · 09-03-2004, 09:52 AM

WOW Shaun that looks badazz!!! GOOD JOB!!

meathead95 · 09-03-2004, 09:55 AM

did you buy the harness or use your own? is it going to be mass air flow or speed density?

**Yukon Jack** · 09-03-2004, 10:26 AM

Some excellent progress!

71swb4x4 · 09-03-2004, 10:38 AM

It is a mass air system. I used the factory harness. I removed the AC, wiper, and fan wiring. I still have to remove the air pump, egr, and charcoal canister wiring. I am going to pull it out again to do that. I bought the Haynes manual for the Camaro that this came out of and it helped me greatly. It had all of the wiring diagrams with the colors of the wires and everything. That was a huge help.
I had the chip modified to match my engine combo and to make it work without the EGR.

dallas71 · 09-03-2004, 10:49 AM

OK I will admit I do not know much when it comes to TPI on our trucks so what all did you purchase to do this upgrade????

dubie · 09-03-2004, 11:40 AM

what exactly will this do to improve your truck? more HP? better fuel mileage?? Just curious about the swap

Deuce · 09-03-2004, 01:08 PM

Wow!! Looking good!!
I'm just in the process of buying a 87 firebird with the TPI. Think I'm going to use the whole motor and tranny though.
Keep us posted and expect a few PM's from me in the future.
Thanks.

71swb4x4 · 09-03-2004, 01:10 PM

dallas 71, I bought an 86 Camaro for $400. Then I removed everything I needed. I tried to use everything I could from the car to keep the cost down. On a side note I parted the car and got $800 for all of the parts, so the extra $400 helped to purchase the FCG tank. I still had to buy some misc parts, like an 02 sensor, knock sensor, air intake ducting, vehicle speed sensor, factory service manual, fuel lines, thermostat, thermostat housing, reprogram the chip, plug wires, throttle cable, and dist. cap and rotor. My FCG tank has the sending unit and intake fuel pump in it.

Dubie, my main reason for doing it was for the fun of it. I found the car for a great deal so that is what started the whole thing. Of course I told my wife it would get better fuel economy and a bunch of other crap, but I am not sure it will. The 700r4 that came out of the car should help a lot there though.
And it looks cool. I have yet to drive it but I will update everyone as to fuel economy and HP when it get so on the road. All I have done is revved it up in the back yard

71swb4x4 · 09-03-2004, 01:13 PM

Deuce,
My best advice would be to get the Haynes manual for that car, they are $75 but worth every penny. I can't even fathom how much time and frustration that thing saved me.
Feel free to PM me whenever you want.

09-02-2004, 08:54 PM	#1
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09-02-2004, 08:56 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	My next project is to pull the harness and clean it up a little more, I am going to remove the air pump harness and the charcoal canister harness. Then I am going to make my own plug wires so I can run them down and around, like my old ones were so they don't look so ugly. I am running big block wires for now to get the clearance that I need. Then I need to clean the engine up, it looks pretty bad right now. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-02-2004, 09:06 PM	#3
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	Wow looks Great!! keep us posted I have contemplaited that change for a while now, I might do it later. __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

09-02-2004, 09:08 PM	#4
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	i bet you would have noticed a big difference with just the points to HEI swap. looks good __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

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dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	What setup is this?? Did you have to change out the heads???? __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

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krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looks like a lot of fun! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-02-2004, 09:43 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Dallas71, my TPI is from an 86 so I did not have to change the heads. 87 and up had the new style heads, but you can modify the middle bolt holes on the intake so that they will work on the older heads. Thanks for the compliments guys! I can't wait to get it on the road. I have to re-install the bed, and do a couple of other things. I am just happy to hear it run! Here is a pic of my FCG tank. I have a rear roll pan, and the hitch sits behind my license plate. As you can see the tank won't sit too low. It should hold around 20 gallons. Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-02-2004, 10:17 PM	#8
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	its funner (yes funner is a word) with no bed. i drove my friends 77 6 blocks from his dads work to the bodyshop, got all kinds of crossed up leaving the parking lot __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

09-02-2004, 10:43 PM	#9
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	Looking good. Next step is that 700r4. keep us posted __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

09-02-2004, 11:32 PM	#10
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,300	NICE!!!! Where is the burnout pic

09-02-2004, 11:50 PM	#11
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	What did the tube between the throttle body and the maf come off of? I am going to be doing the same thing on mine and I need something like that. I know the firebird one will work, but that looks like something else. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

09-03-2004, 12:22 AM	#12
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	What kind of bugs have ya got to work out? Or is it just that you need to clean up the harness, engine etc? I should be firing my TPI up by the end of the month if not earlier... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-03-2004, 07:21 AM	#13
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	neonlarry, I got that boot from jagsthatrun.com, that is where I bought my vehicle speed sensor too Russel, I still need to time it and clean stuff up, I had a problem with the fuiel pump running all of the time (even with the key off) but that was because I bypassed the oil pressure switch, so I fixed that last night. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-03-2004, 07:31 AM	#14
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	what you have in mind for an air filter? I cant wait for the burn-out pics. lets do a back-to-back burn-out & have the little lady take a shot! __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

09-03-2004, 07:37 AM	#15
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I have a K&N on the way. The little lady would throw the camera at me before she took a picture of me burning the tires, but the college kids are back, we could find a pair of ladies to take the picture Special thanks to 68c15, he flared some fuel lines for me and helped me figure out some problems that I had. Thank You! __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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09-03-2004, 07:42 AM	#16
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	dont thank me yet, theres lots more to come. (700R4) (nitrous) __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

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dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	WOW Shaun that looks badazz!!! GOOD JOB!! __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

09-03-2004, 09:55 AM	#18
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	did you buy the harness or use your own? is it going to be mass air flow or speed density? __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

09-03-2004, 10:26 AM	#19
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Some excellent progress! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-03-2004, 10:38 AM	#20
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	It is a mass air system. I used the factory harness. I removed the AC, wiper, and fan wiring. I still have to remove the air pump, egr, and charcoal canister wiring. I am going to pull it out again to do that. I bought the Haynes manual for the Camaro that this came out of and it helped me greatly. It had all of the wiring diagrams with the colors of the wires and everything. That was a huge help. I had the chip modified to match my engine combo and to make it work without the EGR. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-03-2004, 10:49 AM	#21
dallas71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Corinth,TX Posts: 444	OK I will admit I do not know much when it comes to TPI on our trucks so what all did you purchase to do this upgrade???? __________________ My 1966 LWB Truck My 1966 SWB Truck

09-03-2004, 11:40 AM	#22
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	what exactly will this do to improve your truck? more HP? better fuel mileage?? Just curious about the swap __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

09-03-2004, 01:08 PM	#23
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Wow!! Looking good!! I'm just in the process of buying a 87 firebird with the TPI. Think I'm going to use the whole motor and tranny though. Keep us posted and expect a few PM's from me in the future. Thanks. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

09-03-2004, 01:10 PM	#24
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	dallas 71, I bought an 86 Camaro for $400. Then I removed everything I needed. I tried to use everything I could from the car to keep the cost down. On a side note I parted the car and got $800 for all of the parts, so the extra $400 helped to purchase the FCG tank. I still had to buy some misc parts, like an 02 sensor, knock sensor, air intake ducting, vehicle speed sensor, factory service manual, fuel lines, thermostat, thermostat housing, reprogram the chip, plug wires, throttle cable, and dist. cap and rotor. My FCG tank has the sending unit and intake fuel pump in it. Dubie, my main reason for doing it was for the fun of it. I found the car for a great deal so that is what started the whole thing. Of course I told my wife it would get better fuel economy and a bunch of other crap, but I am not sure it will. The 700r4 that came out of the car should help a lot there though. And it looks cool. I have yet to drive it but I will update everyone as to fuel economy and HP when it get so on the road. All I have done is revved it up in the back yard __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-03-2004, 01:13 PM	#25
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Deuce, My best advice would be to get the Haynes manual for that car, they are $75 but worth every penny. I can't even fathom how much time and frustration that thing saved me. Feel free to PM me whenever you want. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

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