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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 06:47 PM
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Car: 87 Firebird Formula
Engine: 305 4bbl
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I need a new cat. I have a 87 firebird formula 305 4bbl all stock. Can someone tell me what size inlet/outlet is on the cat. Called a few places and all they have is 3" and 2.5" which do I need? Thanks for the help.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO
Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs
Anyone???
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 10:06 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
Get a direct fit, save yourself a bunch of headaches (and probably some money in the end).

Checker should have it or can get it http://www.partsamerica.com/PartDeta...pe=145&PTSet=A
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 10:37 PM
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Car: 1987 Formula (original owner)
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 9-bolt/3.45
Ok, I'm guessing this is what GTA4ME's topic is in reference to, and I see you could get the Formula with the LG4.

For a reference, call Thunder Racing. They sell Random Tech cats, and they show a different part number for engine H than engines F and 8(which are 3" in and out). So engine H, which is smaller, is prolly 2 1/2". They're very nice people there, so ask them to confirm the size.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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Car: 87 Firebird Formula
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LAFireboyd, yeah GTA4ME is my son-in-law, Thanks for the info i'll try calling them tomorrow.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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From: Hill AFB, Utah
Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA Notchback
Engine: 305ci, 5.0L, TPI, HO
Transmission: Borg Warner T5 5-Speed
Axle/Gears: 9-Bolt Positraction Rear w/3.45 Grs
Thanks guys!
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 10:59 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
The stock inlet is 2-1/4".

Don't get a universal cat. They require fabrication/modification to get into the system, it just isn't worth the few pennies you save.
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