Newbie and need advice
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Car: 1987 Camaro
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Newbie and need advice
my names troy and im new to the forum and i couldnt find the intro to forum so i just posted...well i picked up a 1987 camaro. it has a v8 in it already but i dont think it is what came in the car.I wanna fix the motor up but dont really kno what parts to get and what set up to go with i want something that will take the car into the low 13s maybe high 12s. i want to start off with the lil bolt on and things can someone help me with links to parts and also would i need to know what block i have cause it is carb'd and a 350
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Re: Newbie and need advice
Glad to have you on board!
Are you sure that's an 87? 86 had the third brake light mounted on the hatch like that, I thought 87 moved them? Or was tht only in the Firebirds?
First things first. Oil change, coolant flush, brake fluid flush. New Cap, coil, spark plug and plug wires.
Is it a Manual or Automatic?
That engine pic shows an Edelbrock carb. That is not a factory option! your car should be either a TBI or TPI.
Being in Pasadena, that car will never pass emissions in it's current state unless you have a "Friend of a friend" because of that. Otherwise it looks decent. Any pics of the interior?
Get to know the search function on this board and by all means, ask questions. I spent I don't know how many hours just reading these forums when I first joined years ago trying to learn more about my car.
Welcome to TGO and I hope you have as much fun with your car as I have with mine!
Are you sure that's an 87? 86 had the third brake light mounted on the hatch like that, I thought 87 moved them? Or was tht only in the Firebirds?
First things first. Oil change, coolant flush, brake fluid flush. New Cap, coil, spark plug and plug wires.
Is it a Manual or Automatic?
That engine pic shows an Edelbrock carb. That is not a factory option! your car should be either a TBI or TPI.
Being in Pasadena, that car will never pass emissions in it's current state unless you have a "Friend of a friend" because of that. Otherwise it looks decent. Any pics of the interior?
Get to know the search function on this board and by all means, ask questions. I spent I don't know how many hours just reading these forums when I first joined years ago trying to learn more about my car.
Welcome to TGO and I hope you have as much fun with your car as I have with mine!
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Re: Newbie and need advice
thanks for the welcome and yea the fluid does look great...well i got the car from my grandpa which he got it almost 3 years ago and its kinda been sitting but he cranks it up every other day and moves it. i'm not to sure of the year thats just what he told me but im going to check it out and find out the right year.Not really worried about the emissions i kno some friends..the car is auto and the interior is not that bad ill get some pics up soon....
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well my friend has told me some parts to look into but not sure whats great.
this is one kit he has told me about once i find out more about the block
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SBC-CHEVY-SCAT-383-STROKER-KIT-030-FORGED-FLAT-TOP-PISTONS-H-BM-RODS-1PC-RMS-/330974050110?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0f97373e&vxp=mtr
also he has told me about the afr heads but im not sure on which ones to get and also what comp cam would be good. i also kno i will need to beef up the tranny and rearend but i wanna start on the motor first.. what something for the street and a couple track runs but mostly a street beast...
this is one kit he has told me about once i find out more about the block
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SBC-CHEVY-SCAT-383-STROKER-KIT-030-FORGED-FLAT-TOP-PISTONS-H-BM-RODS-1PC-RMS-/330974050110?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0f97373e&vxp=mtr
also he has told me about the afr heads but im not sure on which ones to get and also what comp cam would be good. i also kno i will need to beef up the tranny and rearend but i wanna start on the motor first.. what something for the street and a couple track runs but mostly a street beast...
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