GM EFI Write up on 3rd Gen Birds and history
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Sigh... hate to see respected magazines still publishing stuff like this:
"As a result of the 5.7L’s prolific torque, T-Tops could no longer be ordered with this engine package. This created a “twisty” situation and some say leaks, from the hatch roofs flexing under hammer-down driving."
"As a result of the 5.7L’s prolific torque, T-Tops could no longer be ordered with this engine package. This created a “twisty” situation and some say leaks, from the hatch roofs flexing under hammer-down driving."
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And Heinrocket would choose an '89 Formula - good for him.
Opening sentence makes it sound like Firebird came from Camaro - Firebird debuted 1st. I don't want to start a war, though.
Opening sentence makes it sound like Firebird came from Camaro - Firebird debuted 1st. I don't want to start a war, though.
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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
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I posted my comment at the bottom...
Also I have to love the conversation with John Heinricy, he said, "I would choose an ’89 Formula 1LE with the 5.0L TPI motor, 5-speed, 3.54 gears and no power options – in silver."
This is what I find really funny about this comment
1) Silver was not available in 1989, there was a Medium Gray Metallic, (I would give it to him)
2) There was no 3.54 axle, it was a 3.45 (typo, no biggie)
3) 1LE was not an available option on the Formula until 1991.
Also I have to love the conversation with John Heinricy, he said, "I would choose an ’89 Formula 1LE with the 5.0L TPI motor, 5-speed, 3.54 gears and no power options – in silver."
This is what I find really funny about this comment
1) Silver was not available in 1989, there was a Medium Gray Metallic, (I would give it to him)
2) There was no 3.54 axle, it was a 3.45 (typo, no biggie)
3) 1LE was not an available option on the Formula until 1991.
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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
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Read my comments at the bottom, I imagine I might be able to nit-pick something for every year... quite frustrating...
I am just glad he did not mention there were 50 1986 Trans Am's with the 350...
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I am just glad he did not mention there were 50 1986 Trans Am's with the 350...
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Re: GM EFI Write up on 3rd Gen Birds and history
Great article thanks for the link. Didn't realize Formula's were only built starting in 87 in the 3rd Gens. I calculate 53190 3rd Gen Formulas were built. http://www.3rdgenformula.com/allyear...on_numbers.htm
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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
Re: GM EFI Write up on 3rd Gen Birds and history
Great article thanks for the link. Didn't realize Formula's were only built starting in 87 in the 3rd Gens. I calculate 53190 3rd Gen Formulas were built. http://www.3rdgenformula.com/allyear...on_numbers.htm
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