What engine does it have?
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From: MN
Car: Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 5.0 TBI
Transmission: 700R4
What engine does it have?
Hey Im looking at buying a Supposedly 87 5.7 TPI for $1500 with 110K miles on it. Its body looks to be in good shape and engine, the VIN is 1G2FW21F8HL200887, how can I make sure its a 5.7? I know its a TPI but not sure if its a 5.0 or 5.7. I suppose ill be able to tell once I test drive it, the power difference. Thanks for any input
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From: Quebec, Canada
Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
Engine: 5.7L
Transmission: Automatic 4 speeds
Axle/Gears: 2.77
It's a 5.0L TPI... The 8 code in the VIN is the engine... F = 305 TPI and 8 = 350 TPI
Unless the engine been changed...
Unless the engine been changed...
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From: Quebec, Canada
Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula 350
Engine: 5.7L
Transmission: Automatic 4 speeds
Axle/Gears: 2.77
Personally I prefer TPI equiped cars... But that's a matter of personnal opinion. If you think that with the left over you can make it even nicer than your current car, why not?
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