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

Deuce · 06-15-2008, 07:02 PM

Deuce · 06-15-2008, 07:02 PM

Deuce · 06-15-2008, 07:03 PM

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

-
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....

Gray Ghost · 06-16-2008, 07:25 AM

Quote:

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!

greens69 · 06-16-2008, 11:44 AM

Here is one that I have done.

Gray Ghost · 06-16-2008, 05:16 PM

Another decision....which runner style? Duece...what year is yours? And yours LocDoc?

Longstep70 · 06-17-2008, 02:40 PM

Quote:

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

c10addict · 06-17-2008, 02:56 PM

I installed the 1 piece intake runners, comp cams compu-cam in it, adjustable fuel pressure regulator and street and performance burnt a chip for it... I have a munci behind it with 3:73's in the rear... It just doesn't impress me at all... It just doesnt seem to make much power.. Don't get me wrong... I love that it fires right up, is good on fuel and is reliable as anything.. I have been wanting to spend some time trying to maybe figure out if it is a computer issue or if I am just expecting too much... My problem is just that I drive really fast cars often....

Longstep70 · 06-17-2008, 03:39 PM

Ha, Life is rough, eh?....

Hows the motor down low? Is it ok off the line and just not enough for you once you get rolling?

-Andy

c10addict · 06-17-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longstep70

Ha, Life is rough, eh?....

Hows the motor down low? Is it ok off the line and just not enough for you once you get rolling?

-Andy

Its a dog out of the hole too!! I am running a muncie m20 wide ratio though... I have a M22 on the shelf I may toss in and see if that make a difference on the low end... I dont think the tall tire helps either...

I am the service manager at a BMW, Porsche and Audi dealer.. We build a lot of track cars and there is always something fun here that needs tuned... This morning I was thrashing a new BMW M5.. 500 hp from the factory... We gave it a little extra umph with some software upgrades.. Tough job sometimes!

**LockDoc** · 06-17-2008, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gray Ghost

Another decision....which runner style? Duece...what year is yours? And yours LocDoc?

Mine is an '86 Camaro 350/700r4 combo.

LockDoc

Longstep70 · 06-17-2008, 04:53 PM

Oh that sounds like a fun job. I got passed on the way into work by a new S5 last week and it made me jealous. Such a pretty car.
Back to the Tpi - I had been considering one for cheap EFi swap and the idea of low end torque and not worrying about the top end seemed fine for a weekend hauler/cruiser which is what I'm looking to build next. Maybe i should just quit being half-assed and go for the LS1 I've always wanted.

-Andy

Arad68 · 06-17-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10addict

Its a dog out of the hole too!! I am running a muncie m20 wide ratio though... I have a M22 on the shelf I may toss in and see if that make a difference on the low end... I dont think the tall tire helps either...

I am the service manager at a BMW, Porsche and Audi dealer.. We build a lot of track cars and there is always something fun here that needs tuned... This morning I was thrashing a new BMW M5.. 500 hp from the factory... We gave it a little extra umph with some software upgrades.. Tough job sometimes!

Compared to this, it would be a dog.

Check out this website. They have some interesting upgrades and can add a little zing to your TPI.

http://www.tpis.com/index.php?toggle...le=shop_online

CochinoFilipino · 06-18-2008, 09:47 PM

I'll play. 86 5.0TPI, stock intake and exhaust

Gray Ghost · 08-07-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CochinoFilipino

I'll play. 86 5.0TPI, stock intake and exhaust

Thanks for the pics guys. Looks like my choice got made for me. My friend has a TPI setup like yours CF. While they both look good I think this runner style wins for me.

So next step is to get it on the truck. I am waiting to find out if he's got the whole parts list.

Deuce · 08-07-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gray Ghost

Another decision....which runner style? Duece...what year is yours? And yours LocDoc?

SLP.

Andy4639 · 08-07-2008, 07:08 PM

Here are a few pics of my install. I put this 87 motor in the truck back in 89. I love it. 305 HO with 700-R4 trans with 4 core and coolier. Have the torque switch on the dash so if I pull something I can leave it unlocked. I made the cold air box out of a caddy box with 2 90 from lowes. Sucks 4" of air in front of the radator. Street & performance did the chip for me since I'm running a Ferio V-6 computer on it. (old school) It runs good and get's 18MPG on the road.

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: 25,394	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: 13,103	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	#12
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

06-16-2008, 11:44 AM	#13
greens69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tomball,Texas USA Posts: 324	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? Here is one that I have done. Attached Images __________________ Houston and Dallas Autorama Show Chairman ///Relaxed Atmosphere 1969 Chevrolet C10 1972 Chevrolet 2WD Blazer 1987 GMC Sierra

06-16-2008, 05:16 PM	#14
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? Another decision....which runner style? Duece...what year is yours? And yours LocDoc? __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

06-17-2008, 02:56 PM	#16
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? I installed the 1 piece intake runners, comp cams compu-cam in it, adjustable fuel pressure regulator and street and performance burnt a chip for it... I have a munci behind it with 3:73's in the rear... It just doesn't impress me at all... It just doesnt seem to make much power.. Don't get me wrong... I love that it fires right up, is good on fuel and is reliable as anything.. I have been wanting to spend some time trying to maybe figure out if it is a computer issue or if I am just expecting too much... My problem is just that I drive really fast cars often.... __________________ 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

06-17-2008, 03:39 PM	#17
Longstep70 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose , Ca Posts: 235	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? Ha, Life is rough, eh?.... Hows the motor down low? Is it ok off the line and just not enough for you once you get rolling? -Andy

06-17-2008, 04:53 PM	#20
Longstep70 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose , Ca Posts: 235	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? Oh that sounds like a fun job. I got passed on the way into work by a new S5 last week and it made me jealous. Such a pretty car. Back to the Tpi - I had been considering one for cheap EFi swap and the idea of low end torque and not worrying about the top end seemed fine for a weekend hauler/cruiser which is what I'm looking to build next. Maybe i should just quit being half-assed and go for the LS1 I've always wanted. -Andy



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

06-18-2008, 09:47 PM	#22
CochinoFilipino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Republic of California Posts: 345	Re: Anyone have pics of TPI motors in our trucks? I'll play. 86 5.0TPI, stock intake and exhaust Attached Images __________________ '67 C10 Short Stepside 5.0TPI/700R4

08-07-2008, 07:08 PM	#25
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? Here are a few pics of my install. I put this 87 motor in the truck back in 89. I love it. 305 HO with 700-R4 trans with 4 core and coolier. Have the torque switch on the dash so if I pull something I can leave it unlocked. I made the cold air box out of a caddy box with 2 90 from lowes. Sucks 4" of air in front of the radator. Street & performance did the chip for me since I'm running a Ferio V-6 computer on it. (old school) It runs good and get's 18MPG on the road. __________________ 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.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.