My documented TBI-to-Vortec 350 conversion!

[jdyates]

are you tuning it yourself?

I want to learn how, but I don't have the software or burning tools, so I need someone to burn the first chip after I get my cam, then ill eventually learn how to do it myself. Mark over at gearhead efi is doing the first one to get it running well, then as soon as I get a data cable, we can fine tune it after I get the cam in.

 

[jdyates]

Little progress today. Got the rockers and pushrods in and valves set. Almost had the intake on but dont have he proper size bolts so i'm waiting on them to get delivered, then the rest of assembly will be done tomorrow, since i dont work tomorrow.

 

[woody80z28]

I recognized this thread from gearhead. haha Glad you're making progress.

 

[jdyates]

Yeah, trying to get her finished up! Even bought the IROC fuel pump like you mentioned.

 

[jdyates]

Ran into a few snags. Fuel lines will have to be bent very slightly and the ignition coil wont bolt in without getting flexible fuel lines to go around it.

Also, throttle cable bracket mount is angled for the tbi intake, so i have to bend it to be able to bolt on.

 

[VorTecxas]

I moved my buddies ignition coil/mount over to the driver rear valve cover bolt. Actually doesn't look bad at all, and all the wires reached fine

 

[jdyates]

Yeah i have a spot

 

[jdyates]

Ran into a snag, maybe you guys can help.

I have NO idea how to put the accessory brackets back on!

This is all I have to do to get her running:
-hook up tbi fuel lines
-hook up all the sensors and wiring on the intake
-bolt down the throttle cable bracket and ignition coil
-exhaust manifolds (headers later)
-get the accessory brackets, AC compressor, and alternator bolted on
-get the IROC pump in

About a good day of work left to do, but I can't really do much since the acc. brackets leave me pretty lost.

Does anyone have any diagrams or instructions on how to put them on?

 

[FastOrange]

there is three bolts on each side, one goes on the block and two in the heads.

there is one behind the power steering pump.

 

[jdyates]

Cool, I'll check it out. I just remember the AC compressor being a PITA and the bolts being a PITA to reach, but that was before we were smart enough to take the shroud off. Lol.