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87 firebird formula problems need help

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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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From: carol stream
Car: 87 firebird formula
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Axle/Gears: 373:1
87 firebird formula problems need help

my bird is acting funny i was driving it all day with no problems but when i go to start it. it fires then dies right away. but if you start it give it a little gas and put it in gear while still on the gas its fine but as soon as you clutch it dies was driving for an hour with high octane and sea foam still didnt help any suggestion will be greatly appreciated
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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 12:46 AM
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From: Safford, AZ
Car: 1992 RS
Engine: 305 (LO3)
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73?
Re: 87 firebird formula problems need help

Vacuum leak?
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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Car: 88Fbird,88Formula,04 GP,04 Durango
Engine: LO3,L98,3800,HEMI
Transmission: 700r4, 4l60e, 545rfe
Re: 87 firebird formula problems need help

Which engine do you have? Is your engine light on?
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