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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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Car: 89 firebird 83 t/a
Engine: 305 tbi
i want it old school

i have a 89 pontiac firebird 305 tbi i want to take every wire that is not needed to make the motor run. wat can i take out ?
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Re: i want it old school

The battery.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 01:00 AM
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Re: i want it old school

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The battery.
lol

well, wiring is there for a reason. I think a better idea is to try to relocate or "hide"...if nothing else, organize with zipties, some of the wiring...
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Re: i want it old school

You've no idea the headaches you're getting yourself into. Better have a DMM and lots of time.
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Re: i want it old school



I work with wiring everyday and I wouldnt suggest this venture
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Re: i want it old school

Not really sure that '89 Firebird with TBI and old school even belong in the same sentence.......
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Old Jan 25, 2010 | 10:50 PM
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Car: '88 Black GTA, T-tops, digital dash
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Re: i want it old school

I totally agree with all. Everything that is there is there for a reason. Just tuck it really nice and organize it if needed, but leave everything there. Just my
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 12:45 AM
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Re: i want it old school

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Not really sure that '89 Firebird with TBI and old school even belong in the same sentence.......
89 Firebird with a TBI is old school compared to a 2010 Camaro with an LS3...
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