Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Gray Ghost · 06-15-2008, 05:25 PM

I am about to swap over to TPI [like the Z28's had in the 80's and 90's]. I want to see what it will look like in the old truck's bay....anyone have a pic or two?

Deuce · 06-15-2008, 07:01 PM

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Deuce · 06-15-2008, 07:03 PM

chevy72blu · 06-15-2008, 07:52 PM

what would it cost to put a BBC TPI/TBI setup on my motor? Any ideas?

Just a pipe dream.

**LockDoc** · 06-15-2008, 09:34 PM

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Here's one I'm working on.

LockDoc

**Boog** · 06-15-2008, 10:10 PM

Kelly most say these tpi engines are torque monsters below 4500 rpm or so. It should make for a good upgrade to yours. There was a complete unit with harness for sale a while back in the parts for sale section for $450 or so. I should have bought it I know. I think it was 2 many toys's ad.
Have you bought one already?

c10addict · 06-15-2008, 10:45 PM

Heres two pics of mine... I gotta tell you though... Its an 86 Vette motor and its a dog....

Longstep70 · 06-17-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by c10addict

Heres two pics of mine... I gotta tell you though... Its an 86 Vette motor and its a dog....

Could you elaborate a little more? I keep reading that the tpi's are torquey so they should work well in a truck. You dont like yours though by the sound of it...

-Andy

Gray Ghost · 06-16-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Kelly most say these tpi engines are torque monsters below 4500 rpm or so. It should make for a good upgrade to yours. There was a complete unit with harness for sale a while back in the parts for sale section for $450 or so. I should have bought it I know. I think it was 2 many toys's ad.
Have you bought one already?

Not yet, but I am low on cash right now...I'll be looking in a month or so. I'll be mounting it on my 355 which is only 7k old...should be a great addition!

andrewt2 · 06-16-2008, 07:35 AM

heres mine, its an LT1 with a 4l60E just picked it up for a grand, 72k original miles... just sitting on the frame now no pictures with a body on it yet!

Andy4639 · 08-08-2008, 08:16 AM

The part I hated the most was the fuel tank. I have been through 3 tanks before I got the one I have now and it works great. 93 Suburban 40 gal. tank. You have to have a return line ran back to the tank. I didn't want the factory tank with a electric fuel pump sitting behind me either so I relocated it to the bed.

c10addict · 08-08-2008, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

The part I hated the most was the fuel tank. I have been through 3 tanks before I got the one I have now and it works great. 93 Suburban 40 gal. tank. You have to have a return line ran back to the tank. I didn't want the factory tank with a electric fuel pump sitting behind me either so I relocated it to the bed.

I am running the stock tank, I ran a return line in to the tank next to the feed line and put a paxton pump under the cab.. You can not hear the pump at all when the engine is running... Here is an updated pic of the motor..

Andy4639 · 08-08-2008, 09:54 AM

I didn't have all the company's that are around today to choose from. I had to work with what I had.
Street & Performance was the only company doing these swaps at the time. That's why I have the V-6 computer running a V-8 now it was the cheap-o way to get what I wanted!

Gray Ghost · 08-08-2008, 06:52 PM

I am going to use the Blazer tank for mine...not sure what Cliff said about the pump but it won't bother me if it is inside the tank.

What air cleaner did you use C10addict? I am trying to decide between CAB or this type cleaner.

Andy4639 · 08-08-2008, 06:55 PM

I have the tank pump in all of mine that I have used. I just didn't want the factory tank sitting behind me with electric fuel pump in it. Nothing but a seat back between me and a big BOOM if anything ever happened!

jholley · 08-08-2008, 11:48 PM

Don't mean to hijack your thread but hey Duece can you tell me about that heater setup you have in the blue truck? Primarily whats under the dash? Thanks

06-15-2008, 05:25 PM	#1
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? I am about to swap over to TPI [like the Z28's had in the 80's and 90's]. I want to see what it will look like in the old truck's bay....anyone have a pic or two? __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

06-15-2008, 07:01 PM	#2
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? __________________ 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!!

06-15-2008, 07:02 PM	#3
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? __________________ 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!!

06-15-2008, 07:02 PM	#4
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? __________________ 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!!

06-15-2008, 07:03 PM	#5
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? __________________ 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!!

06-15-2008, 07:52 PM	#7
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? what would it cost to put a BBC TPI/TBI setup on my motor? Any ideas? Just a pipe dream. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

06-15-2008, 09:34 PM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,420	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? - Here's one I'm working on. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-15-2008, 10:10 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,136	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? Kelly most say these tpi engines are torque monsters below 4500 rpm or so. It should make for a good upgrade to yours. There was a complete unit with harness for sale a while back in the parts for sale section for $450 or so. I should have bought it I know. I think it was 2 many toys's ad. Have you bought one already? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

06-15-2008, 10:45 PM	#10
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? Heres two pics of mine... I gotta tell you though... Its an 86 Vette motor and its a dog.... Attached Images __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

06-16-2008, 07:35 AM	#13
andrewt2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Carbondale, Kansas Posts: 547	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? heres mine, its an LT1 with a 4l60E just picked it up for a grand, 72k original miles... just sitting on the frame now no pictures with a body on it yet! Attached Images

08-08-2008, 08:16 AM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? The part I hated the most was the fuel tank. I have been through 3 tanks before I got the one I have now and it works great. 93 Suburban 40 gal. tank. You have to have a return line ran back to the tank. I didn't want the factory tank with a electric fuel pump sitting behind me either so I relocated it to the bed. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-08-2008, 09:54 AM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? I didn't have all the company's that are around today to choose from. I had to work with what I had. Street & Performance was the only company doing these swaps at the time. That's why I have the V-6 computer running a V-8 now it was the cheap-o way to get what I wanted! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-08-2008, 06:52 PM	#17
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? I am going to use the Blazer tank for mine...not sure what Cliff said about the pump but it won't bother me if it is inside the tank. What air cleaner did you use C10addict? I am trying to decide between CAB or this type cleaner. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

08-08-2008, 06:55 PM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? I have the tank pump in all of mine that I have used. I just didn't want the factory tank sitting behind me with electric fuel pump in it. Nothing but a seat back between me and a big BOOM if anything ever happened! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-08-2008, 11:48 PM	#19
jholley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Posts: 737	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? Don't mean to hijack your thread but hey Duece can you tell me about that heater setup you have in the blue truck? Primarily whats under the dash? Thanks __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Jim Garage fillers... 85 Chevy C10 Silverado LWB 07 Nissan Altima 2006 Mini Cooper S



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