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**Captkaos** · 11-07-2005, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell

Chris -- Have you still got the 730 ecm?

I need one to convert my truck to speed density, and I am having a hard time finiding one in the local junkyards...

Sorry Russell, I never had one. I feel your pain though, I couldn't find a computer for nothing. I did however get the 7749 from here: http://tpiparts.net/82_92_ecm_and_prom At $55 I figured it was resonable.

**Captkaos** · 11-08-2005, 11:51 AM

Ok, I must be on a roll. I got in the garage last night and pulled the fuel rails off and disassembled the lower intake to get it cleaned. I also got the pics of the blasted upper pieces.

Russell · 11-08-2005, 11:58 AM

Lookin good!

I found a 730 last night for 30 bucks shipped to my door

The auction was at 15 bucks, with 22.99 for shipping. I told the guy I'd buy it for 30 shipped, and send him the cash right after he emailed me, he agreed

Slonaker · 11-08-2005, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

Ok, I must be on a roll. I got in the garage last night and pulled the fuel rails off and disassembled the lower intake to get it cleaned. I also got the pics of the blasted upper pieces.

What media are you blasting the aluminum pieces with? I have a sandblaster and an aluminum intake I want to clean up, but glass media seems kind of expensive to let fall into the grass by my house.

Slonaker

**Captkaos** · 11-08-2005, 12:47 PM

I blasted the upper pieces with sand. I am sending the lower intake to be dipped. Once it is clean I will blast it with the same sand.

Slonaker · 11-08-2005, 05:57 PM

I'll try that. I was afraid sand might be too harsh, but I guess not.

Thanks,

Slonaker

**Captkaos** · 11-08-2005, 06:51 PM

It isn't sand from a sandbox, it is medium or fine sand.

Slonaker · 11-09-2005, 01:12 AM

Where do you get such a thing? What does it cost?

Slonaker

1974gmc · 11-09-2005, 01:22 AM

hope everything goes well for this project, i know i could never do it because wires dont like me too much or is it the other way around

bagged74 · 11-09-2005, 09:28 AM

I finally got mine running, I love it. TPI rules!

**Captkaos** · 11-09-2005, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slonaker

Where do you get such a thing? What does it cost?

Slonaker

I get it from an Abrasives supply shop. This one is listed in San Antonio, TX and they list media. http://www.andersonsalesinc.com/ The last 100lb bag I got cost $55.

bigblock73 · 11-09-2005, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

The last 100lb bag I got cost $55.

Can you even lift 100 pounds?!

Progress pics look good so far Chris...keep goin!

Russell · 11-09-2005, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Can you even lift 100 pounds?!

Progress pics look good so far Chris...keep goin!

I could only manage one when I was sand blasting, lol

**Captkaos** · 11-09-2005, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Can you even lift 100 pounds?!

Progress pics look good so far Chris...keep goin!

Uhhhhh, yeah.

Thanks, I know you have been making progress, why ain't we seeing yours?

Slonaker · 11-09-2005, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

I get it from an Abrasives supply shop. This one is listed in San Antonio, TX and they list media. http://www.andersonsalesinc.com/ The last 100lb bag I got cost $55.

Thanks. The link is for a place in OK City, though.

I'll see if i can find something around here.

Slonaker

texan1186 · 11-09-2005, 09:25 PM

I think there is a BMC West in san antonio. They have the fine sandblasting sand. I think the 100 lb bag was like 6 dollars, whatever the cost it was really cheap...

Slonaker · 11-09-2005, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by texan1186

I think there is a BMC West in san antonio. They have the fine sandblasting sand. I think the 100 lb bag was like 6 dollars, whatever the cost it was really cheap...

Weird. I have never heard of them. They are in New Braunfels, which is just up the road. I'll have to give them a call.

Slonaker

**N2TRUX** · 11-10-2005, 09:24 AM

Looks great Chris. Keep the pics coming.

Slonaker just Google for blasting media in San Antonio. I had quit a few hits, but don't know what's near you.

Don't forget to use a respirator when sand blasting....

Russell · 11-10-2005, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Looks great Chris. Keep the pics coming.

Slonaker just Google for blasting media in San Antonio. I had quit a few hits, but don't know what's near you.

Don't forget to use a respirator when sand blasting....

Also, do it on a cooler day so you can wear and old leather jacket, and wear a pair of clear swimming goggles along with the respirator, and a cut down face sheild. When that sand hits your face, it hurts! I had a million little scabs on my entire face where the mask or goggles didn't protect me, lol

Also, expect to be pulling sand outta your ears hair and just about any other crevace you don't even know you have for a couple days afterwards, lol

Slonaker · 11-10-2005, 12:53 PM

I have been sandblasting stuff off and on for over 20 years, so I am quite familiar with the list of places the sand can end up. It is worse than a day at the beach.

I have just never used it on aluminum before, so I had to ask a few questions.

Slonaker

**Captkaos** · 11-30-2005, 12:23 PM

Update for the weekend. The lower intake is now sandblasted and I played around and mocked up all of the cleaned pieces. I am still mapping out the wiring in my spare time. The original Pinout sheet I had was different than another one I found so I am going through all the wires now.

Here are the latest pics.

Slonaker · 11-30-2005, 03:05 PM

That looks really nice.

Slonaker

Russell · 11-30-2005, 07:36 PM

Spooky how clean that is!

The guy I was gonna buy my `730 off fell though =/

I'll need to find a new one yet, as the truck is wired for one now, DOH

**Captkaos** · 12-01-2005, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell

Spooky how clean that is!

The guy I was gonna buy my `730 off fell though =/

I'll need to find a new one yet, as the truck is wired for one now, DOH

It looks WAY better than it did before I took it apart. It was white when I got it.

That's a bummer. Did you try the link I posted previously.

evan · 12-19-2005, 09:39 PM

Looks really good so far. Has there been any more progress?

11-08-2005, 11:51 AM	#27
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process Ok, I must be on a roll. I got in the garage last night and pulled the fuel rails off and disassembled the lower intake to get it cleaned. I also got the pics of the blasted upper pieces. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com Last edited by Captkaos; 11-08-2005 at 11:56 AM.

11-08-2005, 11:58 AM	#28
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process Lookin good! I found a 730 last night for 30 bucks shipped to my door The auction was at 15 bucks, with 22.99 for shipping. I told the guy I'd buy it for 30 shipped, and send him the cash right after he emailed me, he agreed __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-08-2005, 12:47 PM	#30
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process I blasted the upper pieces with sand. I am sending the lower intake to be dipped. Once it is clean I will blast it with the same sand. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-08-2005, 05:57 PM	#31
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process I'll try that. I was afraid sand might be too harsh, but I guess not. Thanks, Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

11-08-2005, 06:51 PM	#32
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process It isn't sand from a sandbox, it is medium or fine sand. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-09-2005, 01:12 AM	#33
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process Where do you get such a thing? What does it cost? Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

11-09-2005, 01:22 AM	#34
1974gmc In Progress Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kamloops, BC, Canada Posts: 312	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process hope everything goes well for this project, i know i could never do it because wires dont like me too much or is it the other way around __________________ 1993 Chevrolet K2500 454 4L80E 1974 GMC 1/2t 2wd Stepside 305 auto sold 1985 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 5spd Last edited by 1974gmc; 11-09-2005 at 01:23 AM.

11-09-2005, 09:28 AM	#35
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process I finally got mine running, I love it. TPI rules!

11-09-2005, 09:25 PM	#41
texan1186 Under Major Construction Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: harker heights, tx Posts: 120	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process I think there is a BMC West in san antonio. They have the fine sandblasting sand. I think the 100 lb bag was like 6 dollars, whatever the cost it was really cheap...

11-10-2005, 09:24 AM	#43
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process Looks great Chris. Keep the pics coming. Slonaker just Google for blasting media in San Antonio. I had quit a few hits, but don't know what's near you. Don't forget to use a respirator when sand blasting.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-10-2005, 12:53 PM	#45
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process I have been sandblasting stuff off and on for over 20 years, so I am quite familiar with the list of places the sand can end up. It is worse than a day at the beach. I have just never used it on aluminum before, so I had to ask a few questions. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

11-30-2005, 12:23 PM	#46
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process Update for the weekend. The lower intake is now sandblasted and I played around and mocked up all of the cleaned pieces. I am still mapping out the wiring in my spare time. The original Pinout sheet I had was different than another one I found so I am going through all the wires now. Here are the latest pics. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-30-2005, 03:05 PM	#47
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process That looks really nice. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

11-30-2005, 07:36 PM	#48
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process Spooky how clean that is! The guy I was gonna buy my `730 off fell though =/ I'll need to find a new one yet, as the truck is wired for one now, DOH __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

12-19-2005, 09:39 PM	#50
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Re: TPI Conversion Progress/Process Looks really good so far. Has there been any more progress? __________________ Evan B.



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