V6 Discussion and questions about the base carbureted or MPFI V6's and the rare SFI Turbo V6.

general 2.8 qestions

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 12:45 PM
  #1  
89rs2.85speed's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
general 2.8 qestions

hello i had some qestion to see if anyone know the answer i have a 89 rs with a 2.8 that im working on and i was wondering something i have a 80someting citation with a 2.8 in it (throttle body) can i use anything off it like valve covers heads timing cover so on ............ i know that it front wheel drive just didnt know it i could use anything off it

thank

oh one last qestion i hope to have the rs back together over the weekend and was wanting to know whats the best way to time it i dont have the label anymore under the hood i read some where the i need to jump a and b terminals then i said and i qoute "you may have to undo the wire on the right hand side of cowl" what wire is that and do i have to unhook it or leave it hooked up i just dont want to think i have it timed and it run like crap then have someone on here go did ya do this.........

Last edited by 89rs2.85speed; Dec 31, 2008 at 12:54 PM.
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:22 PM
  #2  
chevyracingrox's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 1
From: IL
Car: 88 IROC, 76 Malibu Classic
Engine: 350 TPI, 350
Transmission: 700R4, 4-speed
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt ????
Re: general 2.8 qestions

all your basic citation stuff will fit on your camaro. the timing wire you need to unhook is tan and found near the coil. base timing is around 10*
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 03:50 PM
  #3  
89rs2.85speed's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Re: general 2.8 qestions

do i still need to jump the a and b terminails
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2008 | 04:15 PM
  #4  
chevyracingrox's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,092
Likes: 1
From: IL
Car: 88 IROC, 76 Malibu Classic
Engine: 350 TPI, 350
Transmission: 700R4, 4-speed
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt ????
Re: general 2.8 qestions

no, jumping a and b terminals is for diagnostics mode, its not nessesary for timing.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GeneralIesrussi
Carburetors
6
Jun 20, 2024 07:21 PM
Pac J
Tech / General Engine
3
May 17, 2020 10:44 AM
Bohemian
Aftermarket Product Review
11
Nov 25, 2015 09:38 PM
usafirebird
Engine Swap
3
Sep 29, 2015 11:58 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:09 PM.