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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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Car: 89 Firebird Formula
Engine: 305TPI
Transmission: Auto
89 305 TPI Formula

I'm new here and need some help.
I have an 89 Formula with 305 TPI. I have had the car for about 5 months. The previous owner was an acquaintance and replaced a lot of stuff getting it to run right, but never got there.
It has New plugs, wires, cap and rotor, ignition coil, fuel pump, pressure regulator, ECM. All those replaced by the previous owner. Since I bought it I've replaced the injectors (Bosch 3 from Southbay), fuel filter, IAC, MAF, O2 sensor, and I cleaned the EGR to make sure it seats. I also replaced the CTS and IAT sensor.
The fuel pressure is around 47 KOEO and drops to 43 or so when idling. It stays there while driving around town and cruising at around 55mph. The timing is set at 6 degrees in drive with in bypass mode as directed by the emissions label under the hood.

I have a couple of problems first when I try to start it first thing in the morning it cranks for 6 to 7 seconds before it even pops or anything. Usually I can try it again and it will start right up. Yes the fuel pump primes for 2 seconds or so when I first turn the key. After the car has been run it seems to start right up if still somewhat warm or only cranks 2 to 3 seconds before it starts.

My second problem which likely related is that my BLM shoots right up to 160ish. That tells me that I am very lean. I don't get any crosscounts until the INT hits the 160 mark.

I have used two cans of carb cleaner trying to find vacuum leaks spraying around gasket areas and vacuum lines with no luck

Where do I go from here?

Last edited by Kidformula; Apr 11, 2011 at 10:52 AM.
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