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Russell · 08-24-2005, 02:20 PM

Here are pics for the new feller

Sorry for taking so long to get them up!

I just need the truck to idle somewhat, I can do my own tuning after that. I know it'll take 100 - 200 chips to get it tuned perfectly for my engine, but if guy does 10 per sitting, that won't take very long to do at all...

71swb4x4 · 08-24-2005, 10:06 PM

Deuce, the TPI looks awesome!!

Russel, have you talked to Brian at tpichips.com? He did mine, it cost $50 if I provided the chip. It works great.

Russell · 08-25-2005, 01:12 AM

Yep, I did talk to Brian!

Infact, my chip is already on the way there for him to replace, free of charge

I ordered it from him nearly a year ago, but with the TPI finally installed, the ECM isn't communicating correctly with his chip. I put an S-10 chip, and the ECM performs flawlessly, but put Brian's in, and the ALDL stuff does not respond.

So, hopefully he'll get the new chip to me, and I can just plop it in, set my timing, and have a chip that is close enough for me to DD while I tune it up

Deuce · 08-25-2005, 07:01 PM

I'm getting mine dyno tuned at westers. Not the cheapest was to go but the chip will be burnt according to the chassis dyno results.

Super Duck · 08-26-2005, 12:56 AM

so explane what you did for the heater box, I would love to do something loke that on my 67. oh and I have found a company who sells the stuff to get the brskes off the fire wall too. I am sure you guys have heard of them (street performance. not cheep but very nice. oh they also sell wiring harnesses to do eng swaps. i am going to order one as soon as I decide on either the tpi that is on my stand or an LT1 from Gen III

Deuce · 08-26-2005, 12:03 PM

I removed all heater related stuff from the truck. Installed a equipment heater(Pic #2) I made a template of the firewall using cardboard them cut the steel plate to the pattern. Bolted it on, seam sealed it and painted it body color. I'm going to install a CD player where the heater controls were and put a radio delete plate where the radio is supposed to go. The heater controls(high/low/off) are mounted under the dash within easy reach.

Deuce · 08-31-2005, 01:29 AM

Bump for fellow in Sask looking at removing his heater.(71dragtruck)

08-24-2005, 02:20 PM	#26
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Here are pics for the new feller Sorry for taking so long to get them up! I just need the truck to idle somewhat, I can do my own tuning after that. I know it'll take 100 - 200 chips to get it tuned perfectly for my engine, but if guy does 10 per sitting, that won't take very long to do at all... Attached Images __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

08-24-2005, 10:06 PM	#27
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Deuce, the TPI looks awesome!! Russel, have you talked to Brian at tpichips.com? He did mine, it cost $50 if I provided the chip. It works great. __________________ 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.

08-25-2005, 01:12 AM	#28
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Yep, I did talk to Brian! Infact, my chip is already on the way there for him to replace, free of charge I ordered it from him nearly a year ago, but with the TPI finally installed, the ECM isn't communicating correctly with his chip. I put an S-10 chip, and the ECM performs flawlessly, but put Brian's in, and the ALDL stuff does not respond. So, hopefully he'll get the new chip to me, and I can just plop it in, set my timing, and have a chip that is close enough for me to DD while I tune it up __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

08-25-2005, 07:01 PM	#29
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	I'm getting mine dyno tuned at westers. Not the cheapest was to go but the chip will be burnt according to the chassis dyno results. __________________ 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!!

08-26-2005, 12:56 AM	#30
Super Duck Chevy Nuttttt Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Santa Maria Ca. Posts: 568	so explane what you did for the heater box, I would love to do something loke that on my 67. oh and I have found a company who sells the stuff to get the brskes off the fire wall too. I am sure you guys have heard of them (street performance. not cheep but very nice. oh they also sell wiring harnesses to do eng swaps. i am going to order one as soon as I decide on either the tpi that is on my stand or an LT1 from Gen III __________________ 67' Chev swb step side 69' SS elky 03' Chev ext cab 4X4 hey who lernt me to spell is there anything else?

08-26-2005, 12:03 PM	#31
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	I removed all heater related stuff from the truck. Installed a equipment heater(Pic #2) I made a template of the firewall using cardboard them cut the steel plate to the pattern. Bolted it on, seam sealed it and painted it body color. I'm going to install a CD player where the heater controls were and put a radio delete plate where the radio is supposed to go. The heater controls(high/low/off) are mounted under the dash within easy reach. __________________ 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!! Last edited by Deuce; 08-26-2005 at 12:04 PM.

08-31-2005, 01:29 AM	#32
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Bump for fellow in Sask looking at removing his heater.(71dragtruck) __________________ 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!! Last edited by Deuce; 08-31-2005 at 01:31 AM.

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