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Old Apr 27, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

Hey TPI guys, I'm getting a 91 L98 Camaro. It's a FE2, G92 G80 car so I'm pretty stoked about it. Why I'm here is I want to see some gutted engine bays. I don't know if any of you guys have seen what I've done to my TBI engine bay but I want to go for something very similar. I do plan on keeping the heater and wipers this time around lol. So ok guys, show me what you've got!!!
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 02:52 AM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

Off topic but I notice in your pics you have all your emissions stuff removed and a nice but cat free exhaust. I thought AZ had really strict laws like CA?
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Old Apr 30, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

Not in Kingman, we have no emissions laws here
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Old May 3, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

wow, anybody? i know we have some show off's in here,lol.
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Old May 3, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

since no one has replied here is mine
enginebay2.jpg?t=1304453534

enginebay3.jpg?t=1304453621

enginebay.jpg?t=1304453720
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Old May 3, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

enginebay2.jpg?t=1304453534


That looks really nice, how do you like that coil?
My car caught on fire and I thought about relocating the coil.
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Old May 3, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

nice, that's what i'm talking about. That looks like the Hawk's A/C Delete box. How does it work for you? it seems even slimmer than the stock Delete box. I'm thinkg about getting one myself. Let's keep it going people!!

I know of a few years back there was a guy on here that had a BEAUTIFUL Engine bay. I know it was a white car and it had everything, wire tuck, polished plenum and runners and some very nice hose routing idea's. From what I remember he sold everything for a swap. I'd love to see that one again if anyone remembers.

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Old May 3, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

thanks man yea this is hawks ac delete plate.. the coil never gave me any problems... i had the accel super coil for over 4 years....all i did was got some long screws and bolted the coil onto the ac delete box.... looks factory and its a nice sturdy fit...
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Old May 10, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

Originally Posted by robertfrank
Not in Kingman, we have no emissions laws here
Ha ha ha ha ha.

It's a FEDERAL offense! They just don't CHECK where you live.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

Ok my bad, lol. so any body got anything else?
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Old May 10, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

Originally Posted by robertfrank
Ok my bad, lol. so any body got anything else?
350 in 87 IROC-Z28

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Old May 10, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

send me your email address and i will show you my car
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Old May 10, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

why not just post em?
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Old May 10, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

i think that will do it
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Old May 10, 2011 | 11:10 PM
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Old May 10, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

gahh..i want speed density so bad lol
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Old May 10, 2011 | 11:24 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

Originally Posted by 91z28blue
i think that will do it
Looks like BMR is the STB of choice.
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Old May 11, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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Re: I'm getting a 91 L98, Show me some engine bays!!

89 FORMULA 350 LOOKING TO GET SOME NEW VALVE COVERS NEXT
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