Possible Formula Firebird Hood Scoop Project
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From: Murrayville, GA
Car: 1991 Pontiac Formula Firebird
Engine: 350 TBI
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Possible Formula Firebird Hood Scoop Project
I just aquired a cold air induction assembly off an '82 or '83 firebird from a junk yard this weekend. Has anyone fabricated one of these to their later model firebird with either a carb or TBI. I was not able to get the air cleaner assembly as it was already missing from the car. I was thinking of remove the flap that opened to let the air in so that it was drawing freash cold air all the time and fabricating some sort of totally closed off air cleaner assembly to mate with the hood portion.
Has anyone ventured this direction before?
Has anyone ventured this direction before?
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Car: 1991 Pontiac Formula Firebird
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That's close to what I want to do. But I want to incorporate the stock induction hood assembly that I picked up. But it does give me some idea's to work with. Mostly with how to fabricate the lower portion.
Has anyone else used the hood assembly from an '82 or '83??
Has anyone else used the hood assembly from an '82 or '83??
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
The aircleaner cover for the "Cowl induction" setup on the 82-84 cars had a double aircleaner cover.
There is an inner and an outer, the inner one covers just the air filter, the outer one goes to the edge of the aircleaner. THen there is a large rubber gasket that mates between the aircleaner and the hood pickup.
John
There is an inner and an outer, the inner one covers just the air filter, the outer one goes to the edge of the aircleaner. THen there is a large rubber gasket that mates between the aircleaner and the hood pickup.
John
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From: Murrayville, GA
Car: 1991 Pontiac Formula Firebird
Engine: 350 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
Any idea if there is anywhere that I can buy this air cleaner housing from, like some reproduction catalog or website. I didn't find anything with "Year One".
I would love to be able to see a picture of this original set up.
I would love to be able to see a picture of this original set up.
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
I will try & get a pic of the pieces...
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Here is the assembly as it would be found as if the hood was closed (no engine of course)
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
And the disassembled parts...
The hole in the upper lid is in line with the other air tube that comes off to the side of the engine. THere are 2 small notches that tell you where to line it up to.
The hole in the upper lid is in line with the other air tube that comes off to the side of the engine. THere are 2 small notches that tell you where to line it up to.
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Re: Possible Formula Firebird Hood Scoop Project
i have the part to the far right of that picture, with the motor. have no use for it, make me offer, but what i was really wondering was were i could find the gasket that is used for the upper piece of that hood, its about 4" wide and about 16" long, the small honeycome grill bolts to this piece
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