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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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Car: 1988 Firebird Formula
Engine: 388 Carb
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Who sells a carb engine harness??

I just got a 91 Firebird that was converted from a V6 auto to a 350 manual. I would like redo the wiring in the engine b/c I foresee some problems that will likely occur. Right now the engine is running fine with a chopped up V6 harness but I want to do it the right way. I did a search on here and on google but all I could find was wiring harnesses for Fuel Injection. I know to expect to pay quite a bit for a new one, but I have a feeling it is the new one is the only way to go.
TIA for any help/ suggestions
Dennis
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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Car: 88 firebird under construction
Engine: 350 with trick flow everything
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I can make you one *shrugs* besides that i dont really know off hand any aftermarket company that makes one. For a carb'd 350 though all ya really need are a few wires from the main connector next to the brake booster.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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yea, I wasnt sure. I am new to wiring an engine. new as in never done it. How hard is it to wire it? I will throw a pic out there tommorow of how bad it is now. How much would you want if you made one.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 06:53 PM
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Car: 13 Ram 1500/ 78 Formy
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if it's running good now, I'd be happy w/it. secure all loose ends, capping/taping them off, and maybe get some new conduit to keep it all nice & neet.

I haven't moved mine yet, but how much fun was it moving the motor mounts?
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Car: 1988 Firebird Formula
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I didnt move the motor mounts, I got the car like this, which is why I want to redo it. There is one problem now, the starter isnt getting any power, No click nothing. I have to pop the clutch on it to start it. PITA I could fix that i think, but I know there will be more problems later on. I dont want to deal with them.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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Car: 1991 V6 Firebird
Engine: 3.1 MPFI
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i dont know if it will help but i have i happen to have an 85 trans am that came with a carbed engine. email me back and we could make a deal. no wires have been cut and it is a comlete harness, i even have the computer. if it will help, let me know.
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Old Sep 15, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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Originally posted by 1985WS6transam
I didnt move the motor mounts, I got the car like this, which is why I want to redo it. There is one problem now, the starter isnt getting any power, No click nothing. I have to pop the clutch on it to start it. PITA I could fix that i think, but I know there will be more problems later on. I dont want to deal with them.
nuetral safety switch/equivelent for stick cars ? (yeah, I haven't had a stick since my 77 T/A,. I wasn't married then & the misses doesn't want to learn )

I guess we can take it that everything has power since popping the clutch works. Check underdash for power from ignition switch
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