TPI done....It Runs!!!

[MikeS]

Originally Posted by jimmydean

Ok, I have a few questions. But first, I have to say WOW, that looks GREAT!

Thanks. I had a lot of fun doing it.

Did you do or do you plan to do any changes to the engine? I ask because I'm about to have mine rebuilt and I'm thinking about starting the conversion while it's out.

How much have you spent and where did you get the main parts? (ebay, parts yard, garage sale?)

I have been looking at parts yards and ebay, then run the TPI harness from Painless unless I can get a complete setup somewhere.

The engine is your basic 350 (bored 60-over). The only real mod that it has is an Edelbrock Performer cam.

I got the "complete TPI setup" from a guy over on Thirdgen.org. Apparently "complete" is a relative term. I ended up having to buy a few more sensors and make some repairs to the harness. I opted to go with the stock harness. It was kind of a pain in the a$$ and took a bunch of time but it save a few hundred bucks and I learned a lot about the system in the process. All of the misc. parts I got from either Summit, Rockauto.com, other guys on Thirdgen.org, or the local parts stores. I've got all the reciepts but I haven't added them up yet....I'm kind of afraid to. I'm guessing it'll total in the $1200 range. Maybe one of these days I'll make up the parts list and post it.

My best advice is to find a complete Z-28 or T/A and pull the thing yourself. That way you know you're getting everything in good condition. This swap (like most) can nickel and dime you to death. Go for it!!

Mike