http://www.holley.com/data/Products/Tec ... R10156.pdf
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... bpage.html
http://www.fuelairspark.com/fas/ez-...control-system-multi-port-retro-fit-typehtml/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/grumpy-still-modifying-stealth-rams.15490/
- FIRST TPI Intake.(good choice)
intake comes with a new throttle body
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...reasonable-mild-but-dependable-upgrade.12130/
viewtopic.php?f=55&t=1378&p=3035#p3035
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/en...ethal-weapon-project-top-gun/guide-plate.html
viewtopic.php?f=55&t=1509&p=3459&hilit=base+runner+plenum#p3459
http://www.racingheadservice.com/rhs/in ... -chevyhtml
viewtopic.php?f=55&t=1509&p=10159&hilit=triggered+distributor+modified#p10159
viewtopic.php?f=55&t=1052
http://www.carbideselect.com/burshpescuts.php
increasing power is in large part the result of increasing the amount of air/fuel mix you can efficiently pack into and burn in the cylinders and the number of power strokes per second that the engine can produce in its effective power range.
the most common mistake made by many people is that they fail to look at an engine as an interconnected group of component sub systems and they don,t realize that changes to a single component, no mater how much potential that component has is not going to allow that component or change in the potential to be realized until all the matched and supporting systems have similar potential.
EXAMPLE ,
the heads may be capable of flowing (x) on a stock engine but with careful selection of a cam with the correct duration and lift, and with a tuned header, and matching valve train mods along with some port and bowl clean-up the resulting improvements can be significantly more impressive.
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/is-backpressure-hurting-your-combo.495/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...alves-and-polishing-combustion-chambers.2630/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...e-springs-and-setting-up-the-valve-train.181/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...lsa-effects-your-compression-torque-dcr.1070/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/more-port-flow-related-info.322/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...2-bbc-rebuild-but-think-things-through.13604/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...t-intake-on-oval-port-heads.13146/#post-69975
yes they look similar in height but the stealth rams about 7/8ths of an inch taller
you can,t easily machine the original base and upper plenum enough to get the required clearance.
read this thread
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/will-it-fit-under-the-hood.11099/#post-49462
EXAMPLE heres how far my stock hood would close with a STOCK un-modified stealth ram intake
After careful measurement and fabrication of a custom test model,plenum, I got it to not only fit but flow better, but keep in mind I own a milling machine and a TIG welder so this is not a project you'll easily complete in your average garage!
stealthram base
stock un-ported runner entrances[/color]
this mod (look at pictures)
definitely is worth the time and effort required, on a friends flow bench theres very noticeable gains, keep in mind the old weakest link in the chain concept , if the heads flow 300 cfm, the intake MUST also flow at LEAST that well.
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/porting-can-help.462/page-3#post-91237
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/port-speeds-and-area.333/#post-72826
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...-by-step-guide-with-pictures.5378/#post-71848
btw I also port matched the lower runner exits too the head ports
porting the stealth-ram base and port matching the intake too the cylinder heads allowed a 300 cfm flow, its significantly less unmodified
most guys I know have done the port work themselves and yes it takes a lot of time and effort but everyone I know thats done it feels it was worth the effort
don,t forget all that potential extra air flow from a correctly ported stealth ram intake and matching heads that can flow in excess of 300cfm per runner, requires 36lb -44lb injectors and a cam with enough lift and duration to allow that air flow rate to be effectively used if you expect the intake to perform to near its full potential
porting the runner entrances like this helps flow significantly
BTW the stock HOLLEY FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ON THE STEALTH RAM, is know to have frequent failures, heres a link to a higher quality unit, part #6547
http://www.kirbanperformance.com/produc ... 36547.html
http://www.holley.com/TechService/Libra ... lInjection
http://www.corvettefever.com/techarticl ... to_08.html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... 21105.html
http://www.firstfuelinjection.com/products.htm
http://www.corvetteguys.com/mass-airflo ... 4-cat.html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... mrinstall/
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... 10511.html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... bpage.html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... 10413.html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... 31229.html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/38 ... niRam_(383)_vs_HSR_(350).html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... niRam_(383)_vs_HSR_(383).html
http://dtcc.cz28.com/flow/index.htm
(very useful info here)
TPI Torque Specifications
Below are the torque specifications as designated by GM for Tuned Port Injection intakes. Please note that some specifications are in lb. ft., and some are in lb. in.
Manifold to Runner Bolts 25 lb. ft.
Runner to Manifold Bolts 25 lb. ft.
Fuel Rail Attaching Bolts 15 lb. ft.
Throttle Body Attaching Bolts 18 lb. ft.
Throttle Position Sensor 18 lb. in.
Idle Air Control Valve 13 lb. ft.
Throttle Body Coolant Plate 27 lb. in.
Throttle Body Cover Plate 30 lb. in.
Power Brake Vacuum Fitting 108 lb. in.
Fuel Line Nuts 20 lb. ft.
Fuel Tube Bracket Bolt 25 lb. ft.
Fuel Pressure Connection 115 lb. in.
Pressure Regulator Base to Rail 44 lb. in.
Pressure Regulator Bracket 44 lb. in.
Outlet Tube to R/H Rail Retainer 44 lb. in.
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... yno051125/
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... yno060404/
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... yno060502/
bits of early corvette FI info
http://www.jerrybramlett.net/tips.html
as you can see even this EXTENSIVELY PORTED TPI BASE is restrictive to flow
The work was done a http://www.cfmperformance.com and I must say the port work is very well done..
then the obvious choice is swapping to a small base HEI fron an F body (camaro/firebird) with a remote mount coil as it almost a direct swap
btw
viewtopic.php?f=70&t=2798
viewtopic.php?f=70&t=1320&p=2867&hilit=vertex#p2867
most dual quad, tunnel ram or similar induction systems require a small diam distributor or vertex mag
its simple enough to tell with a caliper or even a ruler
small cap distributors measure approximately 4" in diam.
LARGE cap distributors measure approximately 5.25" in diam.
be aware that the lower runner gasket is not interchangeable between the drivers and pass sides of the engine on a tpi and if installed incorrectly that results in hard starts a big vacuum leak and an engine that won,t idle
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... bpage.html
http://www.fuelairspark.com/fas/ez-...control-system-multi-port-retro-fit-typehtml/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/grumpy-still-modifying-stealth-rams.15490/
- FIRST TPI Intake.(good choice)



intake comes with a new throttle body
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...reasonable-mild-but-dependable-upgrade.12130/
viewtopic.php?f=55&t=1378&p=3035#p3035
http://www.superchevy.com/how-to/en...ethal-weapon-project-top-gun/guide-plate.html
viewtopic.php?f=55&t=1509&p=3459&hilit=base+runner+plenum#p3459
http://www.racingheadservice.com/rhs/in ... -chevyhtml
viewtopic.php?f=55&t=1509&p=10159&hilit=triggered+distributor+modified#p10159
viewtopic.php?f=55&t=1052
http://www.carbideselect.com/burshpescuts.php
increasing power is in large part the result of increasing the amount of air/fuel mix you can efficiently pack into and burn in the cylinders and the number of power strokes per second that the engine can produce in its effective power range.
the most common mistake made by many people is that they fail to look at an engine as an interconnected group of component sub systems and they don,t realize that changes to a single component, no mater how much potential that component has is not going to allow that component or change in the potential to be realized until all the matched and supporting systems have similar potential.
EXAMPLE ,
the heads may be capable of flowing (x) on a stock engine but with careful selection of a cam with the correct duration and lift, and with a tuned header, and matching valve train mods along with some port and bowl clean-up the resulting improvements can be significantly more impressive.
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/is-backpressure-hurting-your-combo.495/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...alves-and-polishing-combustion-chambers.2630/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...e-springs-and-setting-up-the-valve-train.181/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...lsa-effects-your-compression-torque-dcr.1070/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/more-port-flow-related-info.322/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...2-bbc-rebuild-but-think-things-through.13604/
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...t-intake-on-oval-port-heads.13146/#post-69975

yes they look similar in height but the stealth rams about 7/8ths of an inch taller
you can,t easily machine the original base and upper plenum enough to get the required clearance.
read this thread
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/will-it-fit-under-the-hood.11099/#post-49462
EXAMPLE heres how far my stock hood would close with a STOCK un-modified stealth ram intake


After careful measurement and fabrication of a custom test model,plenum, I got it to not only fit but flow better, but keep in mind I own a milling machine and a TIG welder so this is not a project you'll easily complete in your average garage!

stealthram base


stock un-ported runner entrances[/color]

this mod (look at pictures)
definitely is worth the time and effort required, on a friends flow bench theres very noticeable gains, keep in mind the old weakest link in the chain concept , if the heads flow 300 cfm, the intake MUST also flow at LEAST that well.
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/porting-can-help.462/page-3#post-91237
http://garage.grumpysperformance.com/index.php?threads/port-speeds-and-area.333/#post-72826
http://garage.grumpysperformance.co...-by-step-guide-with-pictures.5378/#post-71848
btw I also port matched the lower runner exits too the head ports

porting the stealth-ram base and port matching the intake too the cylinder heads allowed a 300 cfm flow, its significantly less unmodified

most guys I know have done the port work themselves and yes it takes a lot of time and effort but everyone I know thats done it feels it was worth the effort
don,t forget all that potential extra air flow from a correctly ported stealth ram intake and matching heads that can flow in excess of 300cfm per runner, requires 36lb -44lb injectors and a cam with enough lift and duration to allow that air flow rate to be effectively used if you expect the intake to perform to near its full potential
porting the runner entrances like this helps flow significantly

BTW the stock HOLLEY FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR ON THE STEALTH RAM, is know to have frequent failures, heres a link to a higher quality unit, part #6547
http://www.kirbanperformance.com/produc ... 36547.html
http://www.holley.com/TechService/Libra ... lInjection
http://www.corvettefever.com/techarticl ... to_08.html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... 21105.html
http://www.firstfuelinjection.com/products.htm
http://www.corvetteguys.com/mass-airflo ... 4-cat.html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... mrinstall/
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... 10511.html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... bpage.html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... 10413.html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... 31229.html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/38 ... niRam_(383)_vs_HSR_(350).html
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... niRam_(383)_vs_HSR_(383).html
http://dtcc.cz28.com/flow/index.htm
(very useful info here)
TPI Torque Specifications
Below are the torque specifications as designated by GM for Tuned Port Injection intakes. Please note that some specifications are in lb. ft., and some are in lb. in.
Manifold to Runner Bolts 25 lb. ft.
Runner to Manifold Bolts 25 lb. ft.
Fuel Rail Attaching Bolts 15 lb. ft.
Throttle Body Attaching Bolts 18 lb. ft.
Throttle Position Sensor 18 lb. in.
Idle Air Control Valve 13 lb. ft.
Throttle Body Coolant Plate 27 lb. in.
Throttle Body Cover Plate 30 lb. in.
Power Brake Vacuum Fitting 108 lb. in.
Fuel Line Nuts 20 lb. ft.
Fuel Tube Bracket Bolt 25 lb. ft.
Fuel Pressure Connection 115 lb. in.
Pressure Regulator Base to Rail 44 lb. in.
Pressure Regulator Bracket 44 lb. in.
Outlet Tube to R/H Rail Retainer 44 lb. in.
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... yno051125/
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... yno060404/
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28/wi ... yno060502/
bits of early corvette FI info
http://www.jerrybramlett.net/tips.html
as you can see even this EXTENSIVELY PORTED TPI BASE is restrictive to flow
The work was done a http://www.cfmperformance.com and I must say the port work is very well done..


then the obvious choice is swapping to a small base HEI fron an F body (camaro/firebird) with a remote mount coil as it almost a direct swap
btw
viewtopic.php?f=70&t=2798
viewtopic.php?f=70&t=1320&p=2867&hilit=vertex#p2867
most dual quad, tunnel ram or similar induction systems require a small diam distributor or vertex mag
its simple enough to tell with a caliper or even a ruler
small cap distributors measure approximately 4" in diam.

LARGE cap distributors measure approximately 5.25" in diam.




be aware that the lower runner gasket is not interchangeable between the drivers and pass sides of the engine on a tpi and if installed incorrectly that results in hard starts a big vacuum leak and an engine that won,t idle
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