TurboBird is Done (again)
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From: Davison / Troy ,Michigan
Car: 1991 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 3.8
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: Dana 60
TurboBird is Done (again)
Welllll, the car is done. Well not all the way done. Still have some minor tuning left, but I have to go to the track to sort that out. Run some a/c lines, cd player, and figure out my tach/speedo problem. But its running finally.
Just have to figure out a few tuning issues (running a little rich) and then I will be good to go. btw: sorry for the shitty pictures. This camera is either not good or I still don't know how to use it yet.
Motor

New tires.


Interior (yes, I am putting my computer back)

Car Shot

My Razor alky setup.



Anyways, that's it. Hopefully I can get some numbers next week at the track. Right now I am pushing 20lbs on alky but I have zero knock and my o2's are a little high, so I have more boost in it.
Just have to figure out a few tuning issues (running a little rich) and then I will be good to go. btw: sorry for the shitty pictures. This camera is either not good or I still don't know how to use it yet.Motor

New tires.


Interior (yes, I am putting my computer back)

Car Shot

My Razor alky setup.



Anyways, that's it. Hopefully I can get some numbers next week at the track. Right now I am pushing 20lbs on alky but I have zero knock and my o2's are a little high, so I have more boost in it.
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Car: 1991 Firebird
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Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
Pictures are fine...be sure to record your track runs. I love to see worked 91-92 Birds...not as many as other years or models.
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Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
I like the stock V6 'bird look. I'll bet that thing suprises alot of people since those Turbo Buicks are so quiet but super quick!
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Car: 1991 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 3.8
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: Dana 60
Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
Hehe, I will have to get some audio/video for ya. It isn't very quiet with my exhaust. With the cut out it sounds even meaner. It is funny how many people are surprised by the sound and that it is a V6 making that noise.
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Car: 1991 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 3.8
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: Dana 60
Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
Hehe, that is the best sound. But at idle, the exhaust sounds real nice. I was surprised.
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Car: 83 Firebird
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Axle/Gears: 10 bolt posi 3.08
Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
sweet ride, I cannot imagine the cost of it all..
I had originally wanted to do a v6 turbo, but have no time to devote to it..nice ride..
I had originally wanted to do a v6 turbo, but have no time to devote to it..nice ride..
Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
Looks good!
You should post shots over on http://www.turbotransam.com
I bet they would like to see it.
George
You should post shots over on http://www.turbotransam.com
I bet they would like to see it.
George
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Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
Got some video of it running. Woot!
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...c9013d6719.htm
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/4...c9013d6719.htm
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Car: '89 GTA/'86 TA/98 TA
Engine: 350/350/LS1
Transmission: R4/T5/4L60E
Axle/Gears: 3.23/2.77/3.73
Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
Like the pillar gauges got any night shots of them and the car?
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Car: 1989 T/A
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Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
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Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
Hey 91Bird305, what do you have against A/C?
I would like to do something similar to yours but I'm too soft now. I can't live without air!!
Nice ride, man!
I would like to do something similar to yours but I'm too soft now. I can't live without air!!
Nice ride, man!
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Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
Yes that is true I have 2 GTAs 1 is a 1989 GTA(red) anivessary edition. And the other is a 1986 TA GTA(black)
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Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
Oh well it had GtA symbols on it when I bought it original paint and everything thats why I said it
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Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
Nothing. I actually want A/C. That is why I ran my downpipe that way. I just haven't hooked up the a/c lines yet. (need to be custom bent).
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Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
I can get some yeah. I like the Cobalt series a lot. Only problem is $$$. Only reason I got the cobalt series boost gauge was because the local parts place didn't have my normal gauge in stock and I needed a boost gauge that day. So I have 2 different autometer series gauges on the pillar, which sucks, but hell, the cobalt version of the fuel pressure gauge I would need is around 185 bucks. Ouch.
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Car: 1991 Pontiac Firebird
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Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: Dana 60
Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
Not yet. This week I can hopefully throw a wideband on there, make sure my AFR is between 11.5-12.00 and then the following weekend I am going to a dyno day and maybe the track (depending on the Michigan weather).
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Transmission: 700r4
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Re: TurboBird is Done (again)
This weekend I might be heading to the track yes. I will post updates when I go.
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