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12-04-2005 01:59 PM #12
Post '86 chevy changed the heads so that the middle 4 mounting bolts go straight down instead of in at an angle - this is why your TPI unit will not just bolt on ( unless you change the heads too ). If you look at some aftermarket manifolds they are dual drilled for early or late setups, I have heard/seen people drilling the intake out so you can bolt it onto your existing heads. So theres an option.. or you colud find a '85 or '86 manifold base (which will bolt straight on ) and go from there.
Far as the electrics go you can get a harness from painless etc or there are a few guys selling them on ebay that make them themselves.
There are 3 main systems , '85, 86-89 and 90-92. The '85 is the most undesireable, the 86-89 is fine, but uses a MAF (air mass meter ) which you might not want under the hood ( can be kinda ugly ). The 90-92 is better in the looks department because you can get an air filter to just bolt straight onto the inlet.
What you could do is buy a 90-92 ECM, the sensors etc are *mostly* the same..
have a look at www.chevythunder.com - an invaluable resource ( the website owner is ne of the guys selling harnesses on ebay ).
Ditto on the model kits! My best were lost when the Hobby Shop burned under suspicious circumstances....
How did you get hooked on cars?