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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 09:52 PM
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Will it crap out on me?

im thinking of buying an 85'Z28 w/ 42,000 original miles on it. however, i have heard some bad things about them seeing as it was the 1st year of TPI f-bodies. will i regret buying it? im also thinking that 6,000 is a bit steep even if it is in mint condition. any coments would be apreciated.
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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 09:55 PM
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does it have the crappy MAF sensor?

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Old Nov 6, 2001 | 10:00 PM
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i would imagine so. how hard is it to switch to the better one? i still have an extra from my 89' formula 350.
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Old Nov 7, 2001 | 11:16 AM
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back to the top!
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Old Nov 7, 2001 | 04:16 PM
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if it is a 85 tpi then it has MAF. i didnt have too many problems with my 85 as far as the tpi goes. 6000 is kinda steep but if it only has 42000 miles on t i guess it isnt that bad. does it run and drive ok?

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Old Nov 7, 2001 | 06:49 PM
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yes, i know it IS maf... but there is suposidly a different type of maf in the 85'... and i can say this much there is NO way i would pay 6,000 unless it is totally mint.
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