Hi im new here but im stumped. Trying to get a 1988 2.8 v6 Camaro started but im having issues. cranking fine and sputters here and there but wont fire up. been sitting for about a year. new fuel pump/filter. new plugs, airfilter good. im not sure where to go from here.

 

How convenient, I just got my 1988 2.8 v6 Camaro running about 2 weeks ago! Nice to see another '88 SC owner on the board :P

Since the car is sputtering sometimes, it could be a fuel issue. Does she start up and run off of starting fluid? If so, that'll rule out your ignition system.

There's a small valve behind the intake manifold called the schrader valve, it's at the back of the fuel rail with a little silver cap on it. Take this cap off and make sure you're getting good fuel pressure!

If you have good fuel pressure, the fuel injectors themselves may be clogged since the car has been sitting. Best of luck!

 

Pull the vac line off the fuel pressure regulator and smell for raw gas. If it does, then the diaphragm of the FPR is broken and gas it going straight to the vac system. Checking the fuel pressure as LiveIt! has suggested is the first step. It should go up to 40psi when you first turn the key on and then if the FPR is bad, it will start dropping pretty quick. If you replace the FPR and still have fuel pressure problems, then you will need to check for a stuck injector(s).