TPI Conversion Progress/Process - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

454HO · 12-12-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

hmmm, that stinks. that is the same URL as the last picture I linked... You shouldn't have to join my forum to view them as they are public accessible....

When I click the link it asks me to login. I am not a member. Maybe I should be.

**Captkaos** · 12-12-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 454HO

When I click the link it asks me to login. I am not a member. Maybe I should be.

I have linked these like this several times and didn't have a problem. I have no idea what is going on...

**Captkaos** · 12-12-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 87 STEPPER

Hey Chris,

If you find that other missing water neck and i assume you are talking about a thermostat housing send it out and have it jet hot coated.

Thanks for the heads up Bruce. Now if I can find the stupid thing...

**Captkaos** · 12-14-2007, 10:01 AM

I will fix this ASAP...

454HO · 01-09-2008, 09:31 AM

Just noticed your pictures are working now... looks really good.

What are you going to do for valve covers?

**Captkaos** · 01-09-2008, 12:06 PM

Sunday, January 6th, 2008: "rebuilt" an '85 distributor for the motor this weekend so I can retain the current HEI hookups. Now I just need to have a connector made up to go from the 85 on the distibutor connetion to the 90-95 small connector.

What, you don't like those nasty factory paint peeling versions.. Actually I am not usre yet.

"rebuilt" an '85 distributor for it this weekend

phishfud · 01-09-2008, 01:32 PM

I am planning this conversion in the coming months on my 84 K10. I was concerned about doing it only because of my motor (factory replacement, non-roller). I wasn't sure how my motor would pair up with the TPI computer as far as specs go. I checked my cam specs and they are similar to a stock TPI cam, but being non roller, I didn't know how well the truck would run. Just curious if this is something I should worry about, or if there is enough latitude in the factory proms to compensate. I could always go roller and get a nice computer friendly cam, but that's way down the line. Looks like a great swap!

Terry

**Captkaos** · 01-09-2008, 02:04 PM

GM didn't start using roller cams until about 1987 on the F-body/Vettes. It really isn't an issue though.

BaddBusa2005 · 01-09-2008, 06:39 PM

mmm.. turbo tpi, talk about a crap ton of torque.

rfmaster · 01-09-2008, 09:33 PM

Phishfud

You have to use a non roller Knock Sensor (KS) 10456288. Roller engines tend to use a more aggressive cam lobe ramps - thus nosier. Also, if you are using a full size HEI dizzy with non roller cam a stock iron gear should work just fine. On the other hand if you are using factory steel roller cam then you'll have to switch to melonized gear 10456413 (for 0.491 diameter dizzy shaft).

//RF

**Captkaos** · 01-10-2008, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BaddBusa2005

mmm.. turbo tpi, talk about a crap ton of torque.

I am hoping it will have some pep to it. The engine is basically stock and I only plan to add 5lbs to it, max of 7lbs.

Damien · 01-20-2010, 05:18 PM

What ever happened with this swap?

**Captkaos** · 01-20-2010, 09:18 PM

working on the rusty body tub right now.

12-14-2007, 10:01 AM	#104
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process I will fix this ASAP... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-09-2008, 09:31 AM	#105
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,223	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process Just noticed your pictures are working now... looks really good. What are you going to do for valve covers? __________________ - Greg

01-09-2008, 12:06 PM	#106
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process Sunday, January 6th, 2008: "rebuilt" an '85 distributor for the motor this weekend so I can retain the current HEI hookups. Now I just need to have a connector made up to go from the 85 on the distibutor connetion to the 90-95 small connector. What, you don't like those nasty factory paint peeling versions.. Actually I am not usre yet. "rebuilt" an '85 distributor for it this weekend __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-09-2008, 01:32 PM	#107
phishfud Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 66	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process I am planning this conversion in the coming months on my 84 K10. I was concerned about doing it only because of my motor (factory replacement, non-roller). I wasn't sure how my motor would pair up with the TPI computer as far as specs go. I checked my cam specs and they are similar to a stock TPI cam, but being non roller, I didn't know how well the truck would run. Just curious if this is something I should worry about, or if there is enough latitude in the factory proms to compensate. I could always go roller and get a nice computer friendly cam, but that's way down the line. Looks like a great swap! Terry __________________ 84 K10, 350 Auto 72 Chevelle, 454 4spd. 78 Trans Am 400 4spd 88 GTA 350 Auto 94 Cherokee

01-09-2008, 02:04 PM	#108
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process GM didn't start using roller cams until about 1987 on the F-body/Vettes. It really isn't an issue though. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-09-2008, 06:39 PM	#109
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process mmm.. turbo tpi, talk about a crap ton of torque. __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

01-09-2008, 09:33 PM	#110
rfmaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OC CA Posts: 1,374	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process Phishfud You have to use a non roller Knock Sensor (KS) 10456288. Roller engines tend to use a more aggressive cam lobe ramps - thus nosier. Also, if you are using a full size HEI dizzy with non roller cam a stock iron gear should work just fine. On the other hand if you are using factory steel roller cam then you'll have to switch to melonized gear 10456413 (for 0.491 diameter dizzy shaft). //RF __________________ "The Beast" 1975 Chevrolet C20 longbed 350/700R4! with 3inch body lift Dual Flowmasters Super 40's! TBI retrofit completed (2007-07-29) New 383CID (+030) 08-304-8 9.5:1CR x36,005 (2012-12-17)

01-20-2010, 05:18 PM	#112
Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process What ever happened with this swap? __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

01-20-2010, 09:18 PM	#113
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process working on the rusty body tub right now. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

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