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meathead95 · 02-19-2007, 05:55 PM

there tpi swap kit looks like a pretty good deal to me. what do you think. for some reason the voice in my head keeps saying you get what you pay for.

http://www.affordable-fuel-injection.com/tpi.htm

ThatOneBlue67 · 02-19-2007, 05:59 PM

It seems reasonable as I don't see an actual listing for the manifolds or injectors. It looks like it just the electronic pieces in that kit. IF anything, it may be overpriced. I've never done this swap before though, so don't take m word for it.

meathead95 · 02-20-2007, 07:56 AM

anyone? ttt.

Pickles · 02-20-2007, 08:08 AM

can you use the basic unit? looks like to me if you can't ,it could get to be alot of $$$.
check the drop down boxes and see. you may buy it else where cheaper.
just my 2 cents

tphsmith · 02-20-2007, 08:25 AM

well I am going threw this right now, 94 LT1 out of a firebird, motor has been overhauled 700r tranny. but the underdrive system wont work for me so I'm switching my underdrive system to corvette system, more un expected bucks. Ive had my pcm programmed and wire harness done in one spot and the motor is in the frame, my opinion now its too cold to mess with the wire harness, maybe a few more weeks and the weather will warm up, but for some additional refrences you could look at www.hotrodlane.cc and you could look at bowtie overdrive and you could look at LT1 wiring these are the guys I have used oh and vette 2 vette salvage. and well about $$$$ additional cash but it sure looks sweet sitting in the frame right now. so I guess Im saying do some shopping around. If you contact hotrodlane (Street and Performance these guys are real cool they will send you a fantastic eye candy catalog and a 2 1/2 hour DVD on what they have with a few minute conversation about each item they carry. I found it a tad helpful

brak · 02-20-2007, 08:27 AM

Looking at the options, the one thing that sticks out in my mind is the ECM...

it's an extra $500 for the weather proof programmable version, and that will put you over the one thousand mark, and that's not considering the other options...

personally i wouldn't want something that i cant customize, or will be susceptible to the weather. This puts you closer in price to the Edelbrock and Holley systems that are proven and have a solid name to stand behind.

Just my $0.02

cooters · 02-20-2007, 09:45 AM

i like the factory systems, i have not seen anything good with the edelbrock and holley systems until you spend 200 hours fine tuning. try www.choiceautowiring.com he is awesome at efi. Hes done hundreds of swaps and they all work awesome.

02-19-2007, 05:55 PM	#1
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	anyone buy from these guys before? there tpi swap kit looks like a pretty good deal to me. what do you think. for some reason the voice in my head keeps saying you get what you pay for. http://www.affordable-fuel-injection.com/tpi.htm __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-19-2007, 05:59 PM	#2
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: anyone buy from these guys before? It seems reasonable as I don't see an actual listing for the manifolds or injectors. It looks like it just the electronic pieces in that kit. IF anything, it may be overpriced. I've never done this swap before though, so don't take m word for it. __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

02-20-2007, 07:56 AM	#3
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: anyone buy from these guys before? anyone? ttt. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-20-2007, 08:08 AM	#4
Pickles Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dickson,Tn Posts: 811	Re: anyone buy from these guys before? can you use the basic unit? looks like to me if you can't ,it could get to be alot of $$$. check the drop down boxes and see. you may buy it else where cheaper. just my 2 cents __________________ Pickles

02-20-2007, 08:25 AM	#5
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	Re: anyone buy from these guys before? well I am going threw this right now, 94 LT1 out of a firebird, motor has been overhauled 700r tranny. but the underdrive system wont work for me so I'm switching my underdrive system to corvette system, more un expected bucks. Ive had my pcm programmed and wire harness done in one spot and the motor is in the frame, my opinion now its too cold to mess with the wire harness, maybe a few more weeks and the weather will warm up, but for some additional refrences you could look at www.hotrodlane.cc and you could look at bowtie overdrive and you could look at LT1 wiring these are the guys I have used oh and vette 2 vette salvage. and well about $$$$ additional cash but it sure looks sweet sitting in the frame right now. so I guess Im saying do some shopping around. If you contact hotrodlane (Street and Performance these guys are real cool they will send you a fantastic eye candy catalog and a 2 1/2 hour DVD on what they have with a few minute conversation about each item they carry. I found it a tad helpful __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

02-20-2007, 08:27 AM	#6
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: anyone buy from these guys before? Looking at the options, the one thing that sticks out in my mind is the ECM... it's an extra $500 for the weather proof programmable version, and that will put you over the one thousand mark, and that's not considering the other options... personally i wouldn't want something that i cant customize, or will be susceptible to the weather. This puts you closer in price to the Edelbrock and Holley systems that are proven and have a solid name to stand behind. Just my $0.02 __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

02-20-2007, 09:45 AM	#7
cooters Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 458	Re: anyone buy from these guys before? i like the factory systems, i have not seen anything good with the edelbrock and holley systems until you spend 200 hours fine tuning. try www.choiceautowiring.com he is awesome at efi. Hes done hundreds of swaps and they all work awesome.



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