Where Can I Put This?

carsismeZ06 · 12-26-2009, 10:11 PM

A guy near me is selling an '87 TPI Engine out of a Corvette. I was thinking if I bought this engine I could throw it in a car that doesn't have one (cars w/o engines are cheaper, gettin' my logic?) So where will it fit, or better yet, where wont it fit? I'm planning on getting a Chevrolet muscle car, or a GTO or Firebird/Trans Am.

Zabo · 12-26-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by carsismeZ06

A guy near me is selling an '87 TPI Engine out of a Corvette. I was thinking if I bought this engine I could throw it in a car that doesn't have one (cars w/o engines are cheaper, gettin' my logic?) So where will it fit, or better yet, where wont it fit? I'm planning on getting a Chevrolet muscle car, or a GTO or Firebird/Trans Am.

Find an old Third Gen Camaro. Plunk it in there. Fun shall be had.

shank0668 · 12-27-2009, 12:28 AM

Lawn tractor lol.

rodimus prime · 12-27-2009, 12:39 AM

TPI motors are junk. You could probably land an ls1 or lq9 for the same thing if you shop around. Unless he gives it to you for free your getting ripped off.

1320junkie · 12-27-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rodimus prime

TPI motors are junk. You could probably land an ls1 or lq9 for the same thing if you shop around. Unless he gives it to you for free your getting ripped off.

I agree, it's just not worth it...imo

THUMPER20X · 12-28-2009, 02:16 PM

Id do a Fiero V8 conversion. The TPI's may not be the best but they have their cool factor place. Easy to diagnose. Only bother with an aluminum head L98 though. the rest are kinda kife.

2010 SSRS · 12-28-2009, 02:21 PM

I had a 1987 5.7 IROC and that car screwed, I know the 87 engine does not compare to our 6.2's, but it was more than enough to smoke mustangs.

PAUL SS · 12-28-2009, 02:33 PM

Time to find a Chevette.

THE 92 Z28 GUY · 12-28-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rodimus prime

TPI motors are junk. You could probably land an ls1 or lq9 for the same thing if you shop around. Unless he gives it to you for free your getting ripped off.

I beg to differ my 92 Z just might surprise you guys!

THE 92 Z28 GUY · 12-28-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

I had a 1987 5.7 IROC and that car screwed, I know the 87 engine does not compare to our 6.2's, but it was more than enough to smoke mustangs.

coolman · 12-28-2009, 03:27 PM

Listen to the guys. I have an 87 gta with the 5.7tpi. It's a dog. I'm in the process of building a 406 now. Do you have a boat? The tpi makes a great anchor.

12-26-2009, 10:11 PM	#1
carsismeZ06 Corvette and Camaro lover Drives: 2010 Camaro...some day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 983	Where Can I Put This? A guy near me is selling an '87 TPI Engine out of a Corvette. I was thinking if I bought this engine I could throw it in a car that doesn't have one (cars w/o engines are cheaper, gettin' my logic?) So where will it fit, or better yet, where wont it fit? I'm planning on getting a Chevrolet muscle car, or a GTO or Firebird/Trans Am. __________________

12-28-2009, 02:16 PM	#6
THUMPER20X GM fix my PAINT U suck! Drives: 2010 Black 1SS/RS 6Spd Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Great Red North Posts: 1,856	Id do a Fiero V8 conversion. The TPI's may not be the best but they have their cool factor place. Easy to diagnose. Only bother with an aluminum head L98 though. the rest are kinda kife. __________________

12-28-2009, 02:33 PM	#8
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	Time to find a Chevette. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

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