[Diy_efi] Some basic TPI questions

[Steve Ravet]

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> Subject: [Diy_efi] Some basic TPI questions 
> 
> I?m looking for some advice and an indication if I?m on the 
> right track. I?m putting a 1991 corvette engine into my 67 
> camaro on a tight budget, here is what I think I need to do. 
> If anyone can suggest a good book for this swap or sees 
> anything I am missing, please let me know.  I know, ?on a 
> tight budget? and any auto stuff rarely go hand in hand, but 
> I?m giving this the ebay try.

I always recommend the swap manuals from www.jagsthatrun.com.  Plus the
factory service manual for the vette from www.helm.com.  It's invaluable
for wiring and troubleshooting.

> Questions
> 
> What is best way short of a rock valley tank to deal with the 
> fuel scavenging that might happen with the stock sending unit 
> setup I am planning?  Is there a simple approach to 
> accomplish the needs here?

tank from an EFI car that fits your car?  not very likely I guess.  I
found a company once that would refurbish damaged tanks, someone like
that could probably add a baffle to yours.  Google should turn up
something for you.

> Recommendations on fuel lines to get from stock lines on 
> frame rail to TPI ? just regular old braided lines?   Should 

I'm swapping a vortec 350 into an old Monte Carlo.  I'm reusing the
pickup lines as much as possible.  Thought about hose all the way but
seems tacky plus would cost a lot.

> I redo the high pressure line with a threaded type connection 
> instead of clamp due to higher fuel pressures? I have only 

I would say yes.  TBI used clamps, did TPI?

> Car will be 4spd, AC/ PS / PB, all orig, but I assume that 
> due to bracketry, I?ll go with sort style compressor.
> 
> What else???

make sure your computer has a manual cal, not an auto cal.

--steve