airducting question re: '87-'88ish -ANYBODY!!!
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airducting question re: '87-'88ish -ANYBODY!!!
First off, new to site, so hello to everyone. I own an '87 GTA with 350. '85-'87 TPI firebirds had different air ducting before and after MAF sensor than '88- 'birds, which I have read was worth 10hp on the '88- set-up. SLP makes a cold air box for these cars, but gives a different part number for each. I can't afford one, and want to still look factory. Will the duct work set-up for an '88- fit in my '87 without hassles? What is in the way? Or why is there a different part # by SLP. Thank you for giving me your time, it is appreciated.
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Car: 1985 Trans Am/WS6
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: Auto
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Buddy,
Procure the 1988/1989 Throttle Body-to-MAF and MAF-to- Air Cleaner ducts used or from a dealer (around $60 for both, new). Then, get yourself a cylindrical K&N filter to attach where the factory '88/'89 air cleaner would be. The '88/'89 MAF bracket will not fit your car without modification (personally, I don't think you need one - everything fits tight). You may also need to cut off part of the "flange" in the upper radiator shroud right next to the puke tank outlet so the duct will more or less run parallel to the radiator. Then, you can do like a Canadian racing team did in the late eighties - take some aluminum or rubber and "wall off" the air filter and charcoal cannister to isolate them from the engine heat. I suggest doing a search on this and see examples of what others have done. Also, check out the reader's rides section. All in all, you will spend WAY less than $100 for this and it will LAST LONGER than SLP's plastic box.
edit - I didn't notice where you were from right away. That should read, "FELLOW Canadian" race team
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-Greg
'85 Trans Am - WS6,TPI:
Original owner, original paint/engine/interior, plus the usual bolt-ons
[This message has been edited by Greg '85 T/A (edited May 30, 2001).]
Procure the 1988/1989 Throttle Body-to-MAF and MAF-to- Air Cleaner ducts used or from a dealer (around $60 for both, new). Then, get yourself a cylindrical K&N filter to attach where the factory '88/'89 air cleaner would be. The '88/'89 MAF bracket will not fit your car without modification (personally, I don't think you need one - everything fits tight). You may also need to cut off part of the "flange" in the upper radiator shroud right next to the puke tank outlet so the duct will more or less run parallel to the radiator. Then, you can do like a Canadian racing team did in the late eighties - take some aluminum or rubber and "wall off" the air filter and charcoal cannister to isolate them from the engine heat. I suggest doing a search on this and see examples of what others have done. Also, check out the reader's rides section. All in all, you will spend WAY less than $100 for this and it will LAST LONGER than SLP's plastic box.
edit - I didn't notice where you were from right away. That should read, "FELLOW Canadian" race team
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-Greg
'85 Trans Am - WS6,TPI:
Original owner, original paint/engine/interior, plus the usual bolt-ons
[This message has been edited by Greg '85 T/A (edited May 30, 2001).]
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Thank you very much for the speedy reply.
I want to try something for my air intake, the '87 stock one looks very restrictive, and I'm on a budget, so I can't afford a supercharger, or SLP's cold air box. Your advice sounds better.(And cheaper)
Thanks again
I want to try something for my air intake, the '87 stock one looks very restrictive, and I'm on a budget, so I can't afford a supercharger, or SLP's cold air box. Your advice sounds better.(And cheaper)
Thanks again
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