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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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From: Denver Colo
Car: 1988 Firebird
Engine: Syclone 4.3 Turbo
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Syclone in my 88

Just installed a 4.3 Turbo in my 88. Want to know if anyone else has done the same. And it works too.
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 09:03 PM
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Car: 93 240SX
Engine: LQ9
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.54 R200 IRS
Pictures, pictures are what we want, fork em over
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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i think i will keep mine intact....it only has 23000 miles
but post some pics!!!!
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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From: UofA(Tucson), AZ
Car: 92 Precision Red Firebird
Engine: v6->357 vortec xe262h rpm intake
Transmission: t5-> t56
Axle/Gears: 10bolt 3.42s
i would love to see some pics! and times!
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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From: Denver Colo
Car: 1988 Firebird
Engine: Syclone 4.3 Turbo
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Syclone in my 88

Here's a Pic, Mind u that it's still a work in progress i'll have more
soon.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
How are you going get it past Envirotest?
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 11:13 AM
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From: Denver Colo
Car: 1988 Firebird
Engine: Syclone 4.3 Turbo
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Syclone in my 88

I have family that live in a exempt area in Weld Co. Colo,
it's allready reg there.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 11:50 AM
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Car: 93 240SX
Engine: LQ9
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.54 R200 IRS
Originally posted by five7kid
How are you going get it past Envirotest?
The sy/ty's not being a heavy duty truck, I believe he should still be OK in most states if he kept all original emissions equip in tact.....
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 12:02 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Not here. Must be passenger vehicle based.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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Car: '83 Z28, '07 Charger SRT8
Engine: 454ci, 6.1 Hemi
Transmission: TH350, A5
Axle/Gears: 2.73 posi, 3.06 posi
Pics now or

















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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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From: Denver Colo
Car: 1988 Firebird
Engine: Syclone 4.3 Turbo
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Hope it works this time

Damn it man
Attached Thumbnails Syclone in my 88-picture.jpg  
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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From: Denver Colo
Car: 1988 Firebird
Engine: Syclone 4.3 Turbo
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Syclone in my 88

Here's another
Attached Thumbnails Syclone in my 88-hey1.jpg  
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 11:54 PM
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Car: 93 240SX
Engine: LQ9
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.54 R200 IRS
That would be much nicer if it was a Camaro. Hehe had to sorry.

More pics would be appreciated, does the downpipe clear the a/c box ok ? You using the stock exhaust manifolds and crossover, or something different to clear on the camaro ? Engine mounts ?

Some details would be nice, info on everything except the wiring, wires are noooo problem
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 02:07 AM
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From: Denver Colo
Car: 1988 Firebird
Engine: Syclone 4.3 Turbo
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Ok here we go

My bird had a 305 TBI, Man that thing was a dog when i bought
it i was told that it had been rebuilt. Well if it was the person who
rebuilt should be shot. too many problems. Anyway My uncle salvaged a 91 syc, So i got an exellent deal on the engine and tranny. Then i got to work. I had to use the Syc motor mounts and move them back 2" for the starter, I used the cross mem that was on the bird for the trans, It had the T5, I just drilled new holes for the mounts and cross member. I did have a problem with the AC Box, The AC did'nt work when i first got it so i just cut out what i had too i dont use AC anyway. The engine drop right in after that, I could'nt beleave that i did'nt have no more mods to make it fit. Next the tranny it came with 700R4 it had a transfer case so i had to trade it. My friend had just rebuilt one out of a Vet that he races. So it was really beefed up but it had to be resplined so i could use the Syc Toruqe converter. Now the drive shaft was to short so just went to my uncle's yard and picked one
that would work. And the rest went pretty smooth. If you need anymore info let me know. Oh and i had my first test tonight it was a Mittsu Eclipse. So now i could start painting Victory flags on
my right fender.
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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Old Sep 1, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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From: Pleasant Grove, Utah
Car: 1993 GMC Typhoon
Engine: 4.3 Turbo
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.42
ive owned 2, 93 Typhoons... both were 12 second trucks with less than 1500$ each in them..

its sad to think i sold them.. damn me

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