TBI to TPI Conversion

Todd Israels israels at mnsi.net
Wed Apr 12 14:29:18 GMT 2000


At 04:30 PM 4/11/00 -0500, you wrote:
>Problem with the '94 Camaro is the optispark ('93 was non-electronic
>4L60). Now, you could just drop an LT1 in there and call it good, but it
>would be tough (not impossible, just tough) to use an LT1 harness / PCM
>with a TPI motor (TPI still has the Dizzy).
>
>You could possibly "piggy back" your PCM with a second ECM and have your
>PCM drive the tranny, and the ECM drive the TPI... Feed your PCM the
>right inputs (VSS, etc) and it should control the tranny correctly. Rats
>nest of wires, though. Why don't ya just stick an LT1 in there (or even
>higher on the coolness factor, an LS1). ;^)
>
>I think you can purchase dedicated electronic tranny controllers,
>though. Do that, get a TPI setup off of a 90-92 Camaro, and you're set.
>
>Anything's doable, though, for enough money. ;)
>
>-Andrew
>
>Todd Burkard wrote:
> >
> > I just want to get an idea what I am in for Along with the other Prom 
> projects I am working on I am pondering the Idea of converting my 94 GMC 
> 4x4 to a TPI or SFI setup. Has anyone done this type of conversion on a 
> pickup that has the Electronicaly controled tranny? I was thinking maybe 
> a harness and computer out of a 93 or a 94 Camaro.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Todd


         I am not that familiar with the 94 setup but if it is similar to 
some of the older ones with 2 injectors and (supposedly ) 2 drivers  all 
that is required is to change the drivers to handle 4 TPI injectors and 
radically decrease the injector on time and i think more injection events 
per rev.  The tranny code can be left as is.
         This approach will allow the use of the stock wiring harness with 
a few splices but may be too much of a difficult software change .  you 
will have to determine which rout you can do the easiest
                 Todd Israels


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