Guest Anonymous Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Hey all, since I didn't get as much car money (I got $3000, but only got $800 to spend on my car) as I had hoped, my Z project is going along pretty slowly, so my money must be wisely spent...I've got access to a 350 TPI from a 1988 IROC Camaro for $300. Is this worth it? I like the idea of a nice, running 350 for 300 bucks, but you guys know more than I do, and I don't want to get ripped off Also, what are the differences, if any, with the older small blocks i.e. a 1974 Nova 350? Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Sounds like a great deal to me, but I'd make sure that you're geting the computer, maf,wiring, and all the little misc relays that go along with it. That stuff could nickle and dime you to death. Of course, if you're going to use an aftermarket harness, that part wouldn't matter too much. I'd verify the numbers on the block to make sure its a 350, and not a 305...they look the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 agreed. great deal if you get all the goodies. also, lt1240Z brings up a great point about the 305/350 notion and 305 tpi's are much more common in 3rd generation camaros. an '88 tpi 350 certainly is a good find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 If as mentioned you get all the components (computer, harness etc..) of the complete TPI system AND the engine (305 or 350 really) then its one hell of a score I'd say. A typical complete TPI intake setup with dist, harness and computer runs easily 300-600 bones depending on year and if someone has polished/powercoated or whatever, so I can't see how you could lose with that. An opinion of course. Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Juday Posted March 19, 2002 Share Posted March 19, 2002 Naw, don't listen to those guys. $300 is a terrable deal. But I'm your friend and I'll help you out. Go ahead and buy it and ship it to me and I'll send you $350 for it just 'cause I'm your friend! Don't listen to those little yellow guys, really I'm your friend and I just want to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fl327 Posted March 20, 2002 Share Posted March 20, 2002 my motto is that i will buy any car for 300.00 you really cant lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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