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Old Jun 8, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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From: delaware
Car: 1987 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 2.8L
Transmission: 700R4
tuning a 2.8L ... HELP!

hey, I am attempting to Tune a 1987 2.8L V6, I don't really know what all to do to get it running better .... what cams, etc, etc ... any help at all, and anything you can think of to get a little more power (ITS COMPLETELY STOCK--just flowmasters) will be appreciated...thnx
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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Car: 1987 Camaro Sport Coupe
Engine: 1991 L-98
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I have the same engine. Know what i did for more power? Yanked it and put in an L98. Worked like a charm. Thats what i would suggest you do.
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Old Jun 9, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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Car: 1989 TTA
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Transmission: Worn-out 200R4
Axle/Gears: BW 9-bolt, 3.27's
I'm sure that wasn't what he wanted to hear, but anyway...

You could try putting steeper gears out back - more off-the-line torque. You could also do some suspension upgrades (if not already done) so the sloppy worn-out stuff doesn't 'rob' the car of power transfer to the ground. Not to mention that once you get that all done, you could take turns faster than most V8 F-bodies could - less weight up front. But if you're looking for a quarter-mile street bruiser, then you might want to look into an engine swap.
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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Car: 1987 Pontiac Firebird
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what should i do with cams ... like what size will appropriatly work with my computer ... and does cold air really do anything .... the suspension sounds good, but i also want to get the most power this tiny engine has to offer.
--(how about borring out ... 30 over?)
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Old Jun 10, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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From: Wahiawa, Hawai'i
Car: 1989 TTA
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Transmission: Worn-out 200R4
Axle/Gears: BW 9-bolt, 3.27's
www.60degreev6.com has a lot of stuff to say about the pushrod V6's. He has a list of mods and stuff, as well as where to get cams from, heads, and other cool stuff. That is, if you want to spend the money.
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