Author Topic: 1987 r10 tbi engine swaps  (Read 2781 times)

Offline bigblockchevelleman

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1987 r10 tbi engine swaps
« on: April 20, 2014, 12:09:44 pm »
My truck is a 1987 R 10.   TBI. I'm wanting to replace the engine. It has 200,00 plus miles. Looking at crate engine. That's 190 hp rating. I'm wanting to go with 280 - 300 hp while keeping the tbi is it possible?  Any ideas and part numbers. Than
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Re: 1987 r10 tbi engine swaps
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2014, 09:11:48 pm »
You will need the ECM chip burned for the engine, or use the stuff that someone has been posting a link to.

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Re: 1987 r10 tbi engine swaps
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2014, 09:41:31 am »
pic? or nah?

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Re: 1987 r10 tbi engine swaps
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2014, 01:47:20 am »
Check out tuffdawg engines also know as d and j machine.  I installed there 350 crate rated at 300hp and 370ft. Lbs tourqe. It is stock computer compatible.  The only thing I had to do was get an adjustable fuel pressure regulator and run 15psi and a fuel pump for an 88 I-rock camaro which is tpi. The stock fuel pump won't get enough fuel to the tbi. Also plan on getting a 3 wire o2 sensor. Check out 3rdgen.org. I decided on tuff dawg from other members on here hat were happy with there work.