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Idle video of my 5.3 swapped 89 Formula

Old 02-07-2013, 10:59 PM
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Idle video of my 5.3 swapped 89 Formula

I just finished my exhaust on my 89 Formula, Very happy with the outcome..

Its a 99 or 01 5.3 out of a truck or something.. I don't know..
Ported 706s
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Anyhow, heres the vid.

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Idle video of my 5.3 swapped 89 Formula-kxkmlri.jpg
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Sounds really good! Congrats! You got any other plans for it?
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Thanks, and yes I do.. I have a GT45 Turbo, just need to collect all the other parts involved.
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sounds snappy..that turbo will make this thing scream.
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Interesting cam choice, how did you come up with that one?
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is that an msd atomic efi controller?
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Re: Idle video of my 5.3 swapped 89 Formula

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Interesting cam choice, how did you come up with that one?
I bought it brand new from my friend... I have not found any info on this cam...

I paid $150 for it, and tossed it in.. Wanted a cam before the motor went in and this one fit the bill..

Should work great with boost though.
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Re: Idle video of my 5.3 swapped 89 Formula

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is that an msd atomic efi controller?
nope autel scanner
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Sounds Great!
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Re: Idle video of my 5.3 swapped 89 Formula

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nope autel scanner
Ah, very cool
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