Im back..... but was never really around lol
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Modesto, California
Car: 88 Firebird Formula
Engine: LO5 5.7 TBI/Ebl Flash
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 stock rear end
Im back..... but was never really around lol
Hey all back, so ive still owned my fbody this whole time! its been sitting rusting away honestly
, been super busy with work & school and what not and have another car for DD and it kinda went down hill
. Had to sell a couple items (EBL Flash, 4th gen rear end) but i did go out and run the car at least once a month for a good 30 mins to allow the engine to get up to operating temps and what not. Still it does not feel good but i already know why..... its choking out. its a 350 5.7 bored .60 over with some items on the motor and the 305 stock ecm & fuel supply is just killing it. Its only on a cold start, other than the the motor does fine i can drive it just fine. It does surge some times when coming to a stop but never had it die on me. Any who im trying to figure whats the best way to go to get the fuel supply fixed, injectors, FPR, or just a tune? any who car couldnt pass smog because of my headers and the AIR tubes arent set up so its been rusting away but finally found a friendly smog local so im trying to get my car running well, Should i sell her or keep her? im debating on going to a 2nd gen XD XD
, been super busy with work & school and what not and have another car for DD and it kinda went down hill
. Had to sell a couple items (EBL Flash, 4th gen rear end) but i did go out and run the car at least once a month for a good 30 mins to allow the engine to get up to operating temps and what not. Still it does not feel good but i already know why..... its choking out. its a 350 5.7 bored .60 over with some items on the motor and the 305 stock ecm & fuel supply is just killing it. Its only on a cold start, other than the the motor does fine i can drive it just fine. It does surge some times when coming to a stop but never had it die on me. Any who im trying to figure whats the best way to go to get the fuel supply fixed, injectors, FPR, or just a tune? any who car couldnt pass smog because of my headers and the AIR tubes arent set up so its been rusting away but finally found a friendly smog local so im trying to get my car running well, Should i sell her or keep her? im debating on going to a 2nd gen XD XD
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From: California
Car: 1989 Chevy Camaro RS
Engine: L30 TBI 5.0L Vortec
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Stock
Re: Im back..... but was never really around lol
Hey all back, so ive still owned my fbody this whole time! its been sitting rusting away honestly
, been super busy with work & school and what not and have another car for DD and it kinda went down hill
. Had to sell a couple items (EBL Flash, 4th gen rear end) but i did go out and run the car at least once a month for a good 30 mins to allow the engine to get up to operating temps and what not. Still it does not feel good but i already know why..... its choking out. its a 350 5.7 bored .60 over with some items on the motor and the 305 stock ecm & fuel supply is just killing it. Its only on a cold start, other than the the motor does fine i can drive it just fine. It does surge some times when coming to a stop but never had it die on me. Any who im trying to figure whats the best way to go to get the fuel supply fixed, injectors, FPR, or just a tune? any who car couldnt pass smog because of my headers and the AIR tubes arent set up so its been rusting away but finally found a friendly smog local so im trying to get my car running well, Should i sell her or keep her? im debating on going to a 2nd gen XD XD 
, been super busy with work & school and what not and have another car for DD and it kinda went down hill
. Had to sell a couple items (EBL Flash, 4th gen rear end) but i did go out and run the car at least once a month for a good 30 mins to allow the engine to get up to operating temps and what not. Still it does not feel good but i already know why..... its choking out. its a 350 5.7 bored .60 over with some items on the motor and the 305 stock ecm & fuel supply is just killing it. Its only on a cold start, other than the the motor does fine i can drive it just fine. It does surge some times when coming to a stop but never had it die on me. Any who im trying to figure whats the best way to go to get the fuel supply fixed, injectors, FPR, or just a tune? any who car couldnt pass smog because of my headers and the AIR tubes arent set up so its been rusting away but finally found a friendly smog local so im trying to get my car running well, Should i sell her or keep her? im debating on going to a 2nd gen XD XD 
I say this a lot, but pick up a FP gauge and check FP. Definitely need the 350 Prom, injectors, esc, knock module, etc. You should also swap the original pump for a tpi pump.
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Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,015
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From: Modesto, California
Car: 88 Firebird Formula
Engine: LO5 5.7 TBI/Ebl Flash
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 stock rear end
Re: Im back..... but was never really around lol
Damn definately will do, so after doing the fuel filter today all of a sudden my car is idling really strong now, still has its off moments on cold starts.
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