Another New EFI Person

[David]

Steve,

Thanks for the reply.

I just went to JTR site and placed an order.

Now, I will have lots of reading to do.

David
-----Original Message-----
From: steve ravet <steve at imes.com>
To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Date: Monday, December 15, 1997 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: Another New EFI Person


>> David wrote:
>> >
>> > Greetings all,
>> >
>> > I have been reading the post for the last couple of weeks.  I am now
ready
>> > to take the plunge.
>> >
>> > I have a 1986 350 Chevy Corvette short block.  It is the new style with
one
>> > piece rear seal.  It was the first year for TPI.
>> >
>> > I have decided to go against conventional advise and NOT install the
>> > standard Holley Carb and Edelbrock Intake.
>> >
>> > I want TPI.
>> >
>> > Does anyone have an appropriate one for sale that will work with this
>> > combination?
>> >
>> > I am putting it in a 1976 El Camino.  At the same time the transmission
will
>> > get update to the TH700 R4.
>> >
>> > I have perused the archives and related sites, but did not find any
>> > specifics regarding this seemingly easy installation.
>> >
>> > Any suggestions for articles and sites would be appreciated.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > David
>
>Mechanically it will be easy, but electronically there will be some
>small gotchas, like you'll need a VSS sensor and park/neutral switch.
>JTR has a book about swapping new EFI motors into older GM vehicles.  I
>recommend you get a copy of it, www.jagsthatrun.com  You'll also want
>the factory service manual for whatever intake and ECM you chose.
>
>--steve
>
>--
>Steve Ravet
>International Meta Systems
>http://www.imes.com
>steve at imes.com
>