Re: Newbie help

[Shannen Durphey <shannen@grolen.com>]

Hi, Andrew.

TBI is by far the easiest conversion, using a stock engine.  For the
first time, try your best to find a pickup in the junkyard with all
the parts you'll need.  You never get them all on the first try if you
don't buy the whole truck. : )  Be prepared to do some custom
fabrication work.  It happens...  The DIY_EFI archives are full of
stories, notes, tips about conversions.  Big, big, big pro to TBI is
simple installation, easier to diagnose problems, lots of info on tbi
style 7747 ecm, and generally lower cost of parts.  Find DIY_EFI
archives, find DIY_EFI and GM_ECM home pages, get ready to do some
reading.  BTW, mebbe this question is more in line w/ the DIY_EFI
mailing list. 

HTH
Shannen

Andrew McRory wrote:
> 
> Dear group,
> 
> I am just getting into this diy_efi thing and want to convert my 1972 GMC
> Jimmy yesterday!! For all my enthusiasm I feel my biggest stumbling block
> to a successful conversion is my lack of familiarity with GM engine
> management systems produced over the years. So far I think I want to find
> a TPI setup but I'm not sure what year to try and find first or what parts
> can be mixed and matched.
> 
> Anyone have a link to a web site that explains the pros and cons of the
> various system or any recommendations for a good book on the subject?
> 
> PS: If this is covered somewhere that should've been obvious to me I
> missed it! My apologies...
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
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