Just want alittle more kick
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From: Connecticut
Car: 1987 Camaro, 1986 Trans AM
Engine: V6 2.8 multi-port and V8 5.0 FI
Transmission: 5-Speed and Automatic
Axle/Gears: no idea
Just want alittle more kick
Any easy installtion kits or quick things i can replace or clean up to get better performance out of my trans am?
I only have a 305 V8. It is TPI Fuel Injected. 5.0
I already did a few things my self.
new Battery, new radiator, fresh oil change/filter.
new throttle body with new IAC valve, new O2 sensor, new EGR Solenoid, new EGR, replaced rusty exhaust from y-pipe to the tail pipes.
STP gas treatment and injector cleaner is in my gas.
I will be doing a transmission flush and pouring a engine cleaning liquid called 44K which is only sold at shops not for retail becuase teh stuff is so lethal.
accell distributor cap/rotor and new coil
new ac delco spark plugs and wires.
Plus K&N cone filter and air intake setup
Anything besides what i mentioned that i can do to help keep my engine alive and happy and give a nice kick when I want it let me know with any ideas and suggestions. I'm new to this project car and i'm learning a new thing with every little project I take on it.
Please any ideas or tips would be great thanks
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its a 1986 i forgot to mention
I only have a 305 V8. It is TPI Fuel Injected. 5.0
I already did a few things my self.
new Battery, new radiator, fresh oil change/filter.
new throttle body with new IAC valve, new O2 sensor, new EGR Solenoid, new EGR, replaced rusty exhaust from y-pipe to the tail pipes.
STP gas treatment and injector cleaner is in my gas.
I will be doing a transmission flush and pouring a engine cleaning liquid called 44K which is only sold at shops not for retail becuase teh stuff is so lethal.
accell distributor cap/rotor and new coil
new ac delco spark plugs and wires.
Plus K&N cone filter and air intake setup
Anything besides what i mentioned that i can do to help keep my engine alive and happy and give a nice kick when I want it let me know with any ideas and suggestions. I'm new to this project car and i'm learning a new thing with every little project I take on it.
Please any ideas or tips would be great thanks
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its a 1986 i forgot to mention
Last edited by Bobby_80s; Dec 19, 2006 at 01:05 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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Car: 84 Z28 H.O. w/Megasquirt II
Engine: semi-stock L69
Transmission: T-5 non W/C
Axle/Gears: 3.73 open
Well, if your new throttle body is larger-than-stock, I'd put the stock size back on. Other than that, you seem to be well on your way.
I think the biggest increase to the fun factor would be a set of headers. Hooker 2055 seems to be the flavor of choice around these boards. Their superior y-pipe makes them a favorite. After that, some 1.6 rockers would do similar, but you may need to tune to get it running perfectly.
If your thinkin bigger, a small nitrous kit would be the ticket. I'd be sure to take it easy on the shot size though, unless you like replacing motors.
Learning to burn proms and such would help take advantage of your mods. It's not quite 'quick and easy' though.
I think the biggest increase to the fun factor would be a set of headers. Hooker 2055 seems to be the flavor of choice around these boards. Their superior y-pipe makes them a favorite. After that, some 1.6 rockers would do similar, but you may need to tune to get it running perfectly.
If your thinkin bigger, a small nitrous kit would be the ticket. I'd be sure to take it easy on the shot size though, unless you like replacing motors.
Learning to burn proms and such would help take advantage of your mods. It's not quite 'quick and easy' though.
Last edited by pizza_guy; Dec 19, 2006 at 10:37 AM.
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From: Connecticut
Car: 1987 Camaro, 1986 Trans AM
Engine: V6 2.8 multi-port and V8 5.0 FI
Transmission: 5-Speed and Automatic
Axle/Gears: no idea
Naw the throttle body was refurbished cleaned up and re-sold. I turned in my old throttle body for core charge. I made sure the throttle body is correct for my year.
I don't want to mess with nitrious. I won't be racing it.
But burning prom's would be interesting to figure out.
Would I have to replace the ECM to go with teh new PROM or the original ECM can handle the prom changes?
I don't want to mess with nitrious. I won't be racing it.
But burning prom's would be interesting to figure out.
Would I have to replace the ECM to go with teh new PROM or the original ECM can handle the prom changes?
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