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Old Jun 15, 2026 | 05:32 PM
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Car: 1982 Pontiac Firebird SE
Engine: 305 V8, LG4
Transmission: TH200c
Axle/Gears: 2.73
Unknown wires

I have no idea what these two connect to. Car is an 82 Firebird, carbed 305 auto.

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Old Jun 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM
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Re: Unknown wires

Look like they are for coolant temperature sensors.

should have one down close to the manifold I believe.

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Old Jun 16, 2026 | 10:31 AM
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Car: 1984 Camaro Berlinetta
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Re: Unknown wires

The second pic looks like a "throttle kicker" wire. There's normally a small solenoid on the factory carb to bump up the throttle a little when the AC is activated.

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