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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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Car: 1986 IROC-Z28 Camaro
Engine: 350 carbureted (swap from 305 TPI)
Transmission: 700R4 rebuilt with shift kit
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Please help, a few quick questions.

Im taking my car out of storage from the winter. What do I need to do before trying to start it? Its been sitting in a garage for the winter (about 4 months).

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Evan
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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Car: 89 rs
Engine: 2.8 v6
Transmission: M/t
Axle/Gears: 5 Speed Manual
Re: Please help, a few quick questions.

make sure you got good fuel running through it, check your fluids and basic stuff such as spark plugs. car wash and youll be oosin for a crusin
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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Car: 1986 IROC-Z28 Camaro
Engine: 350 carbureted (swap from 305 TPI)
Transmission: 700R4 rebuilt with shift kit
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Please help, a few quick questions.

Ok, there's nothing I really need to do to prep the engine?
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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Car: 89 rs
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Re: Please help, a few quick questions.

i wouldnt think so, it hasnt been in sitting too long, just make sure all hoses and what not are in good shape, like you would in a regular maintnence.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 05:24 PM
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Car: 1986 IROC-Z28 Camaro
Engine: 350 carbureted (swap from 305 TPI)
Transmission: 700R4 rebuilt with shift kit
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Please help, a few quick questions.

Ok, Thanks for the help!!! much appreciated!
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