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Offline SatisTraction

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some pics of my tpi swap
« on: December 10, 2007, 04:53:07 PM »
i bought a complete 305 out of a 92 transam. i used the factory harness and info found on the net. the truck is a 85 lwb 2wd that my grandpaw bought new in 85. i am 33 and learned to drive in this truck!!!




85 C10 6.0 project
69 camaro ls1
75 bronco injected 351w

Offline okuma

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Re: some pics of my tpi swap
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2007, 06:31:42 PM »
NICE SET-UP, but too many wires clammed up for my taste.
THE LOWER I GO,..... THE MORE SHE LIKES IT!

Offline SatisTraction

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Re: some pics of my tpi swap
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2007, 06:41:19 PM »
she is no show truck for sure!! the red wire across the top is the alternator wire to the battery. the stock truck wire was not large enough. i may restore it one day but for now it is just a beater that i will always keep!!! if i ever do restore it i will install a 6.0 and 480le or whatever is hot at the time.
85 C10 6.0 project
69 camaro ls1
75 bronco injected 351w

Offline jonkmbll89

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Re: some pics of my tpi swap
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2007, 07:19:24 PM »
Nice so far. I like to put a belt system like that on my 85' 350.
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Offline Fordeatinz71

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Re: some pics of my tpi swap
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2007, 10:40:06 PM »
nice work man!  as long as she performs well and puts a smile on your face, that's all that matters!
1991 Chevy Silverado K1500 ECSB, 350, 700R4 w/shift kit, 3.42's, exhaust work...
1983 GMC Sierra K1500 SWB-sold :(

Offline txtj79

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Re: some pics of my tpi swap
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2007, 11:00:50 PM »
Is that TPI system similiar to what GM is currently selling/marketing as a turnkey fuel injection set up, or am I in the wrong ball park?

-T.J.

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Re: some pics of my tpi swap
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2007, 11:48:16 PM »
GM is currently selling the Ramjet, completely different look (think 60's fuelie Vette)

Offline okuma

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Re: some pics of my tpi swap
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2007, 05:05:17 AM »
from what year is your belt system out of ...... i like it.
especially that power steering cap location..
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Offline SatisTraction

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Re: some pics of my tpi swap
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2007, 05:52:48 AM »
it is all 92 transam. i paid $450 for the complete engine, harness, and computer. I bought a $100 speed sensor and put a used 255lph mustang fuel pump in the tank. I bought a set of stainless headers off ebay for $185 and installed a O2 bung in the collector. swap was complete and running then!!!
85 C10 6.0 project
69 camaro ls1
75 bronco injected 351w

Offline JJSZABO

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Re: some pics of my tpi swap
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2007, 07:24:59 AM »
WOW - Nice work.
Jeff

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Ex father and son project (son lost interest)

Son regained interest when truck was almost completed

Offline Fordeatinz71

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Re: some pics of my tpi swap
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2007, 08:58:32 PM »
you can get the serpentine setup from 87-up...
1991 Chevy Silverado K1500 ECSB, 350, 700R4 w/shift kit, 3.42's, exhaust work...
1983 GMC Sierra K1500 SWB-sold :(