New to 2.8, Legion of problems
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Car: 1989 TTA
Engine: LC2
Transmission: Worn-out 200R4
Axle/Gears: BW 9-bolt, 3.27's
New to 2.8, Legion of problems
I just bought an '87 Firebird for an absolute steal (300) but I got what I paid for - it runs crummy. The fact it has been neglected for six years doens't help. I'm looking to do the TomP tuneup shortly, the engine runs super-rough when (gee, got no tachometer, so I'm guessing) idling and up to around 3500 or so RPM, then it manages to get some oomph and moves okay. It has a Legion of other problems, but the engine is my primary focus right now, oh, and the pesky headlight switch that doesn't work...
..I'm sure a LHO swap would cure the engine troubles, but I want to keep costs nice and low - the GTA is gettting the lion's share of the funding and ALL of the go-fast goodies. The Firebird is simply a go-to-work car.
..I'm sure a LHO swap would cure the engine troubles, but I want to keep costs nice and low - the GTA is gettting the lion's share of the funding and ALL of the go-fast goodies. The Firebird is simply a go-to-work car.
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Car: 85 firebird
Engine: Pos 2.8 pulled and replaced with a 350 tpi motor converted to carb.
Transmission: 700r4, vette servo,shift kit, hayden 15"x8" trans cooler.
3.4 , cheap swap. a little more power and pretty easy.
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Car: 1989 TTA
Engine: LC2
Transmission: Worn-out 200R4
Axle/Gears: BW 9-bolt, 3.27's
If I found a good 3.4 for REAL cheap and a buddy to install it, I'd be down for it. However, I doubt I can get both of those to happen - and I'm not really looking to fully restore the car, just get it into reliable transportation. I've got some ideas for some bumper stickers... "This is NOT an abandoned car!" I'll post some pics for my sig.
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Car: 2006 'Nox 91 Camaro RS 91 1500 Silv
Engine: GM 3.8L, 305 SBC, 350 SBC
Transmission: Auto, auto, auto
do the tune up and get back to us....it usually helps a lot
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