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02-05-2005, 02:33 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
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Pics, but not lookin good
Finally got a pic of my 88 TA, plus some nice company while it was being looked over.
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/772583
Now if only I could figure out how to add the other pics. One is of a 4th gen Z28 parked right next to mine, and the other is of a 2000+ Mustang parked behind me and the Z. Thats the best place for a Mustang - behind the F-bodies.
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I USED TO HAVE an 85 Camaro 305 4bbl, 90 Firebird V6, 97 Firebird V6 (10 speakers!). Despite the two family vehicles, 3 kids, wife and mortgage, I can finally realize the dream - 88 TA almost all stock... for now.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/untameddave
Wanted this -  , but ended up with this -  for free. Can't argue with free.
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02-05-2005, 02:40 PM
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Resident Camera Guy
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Location: North Jersey
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Ah Blue & Silver, what a wonderfull combination
What that puppy needs on the exterior is a set of black Lace GTA Wheels, lowering job (wheel gap is bad mmkay) and a Black Aero Wing Spoiler
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02-05-2005, 02:46 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Somerset County
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dif color body and spoiler =
edit - from that pic....looking real good! nice purchase
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02-05-2005, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
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Well when I towed it home, AAA wouldn't let me take it directly to the storage place so I had to bring it to a garage. In a pinch, I had the tow truck take it to STS in Hillsborough and have them look it over.
In a word - Damnit!
The 305 TBI is seized. Bearings are fused to the crank. So I'm actually forced to do the 350 TPI swap I wanted. Good news is I'll get the engine I want, bad news is I cant drive it now until the swap takes place which will be a few months from now. So the beastie just sleeps in the storage place until I can find the 350 and TPI setup, plus get the space to work on it.
This is one job I want to work on personally, but will need help with. When I get closer to actually pulling the 305, I'll at least need help yanking the thing out, plus getting tips on disconnecting everything. Haynes can help only so much.
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I USED TO HAVE an 85 Camaro 305 4bbl, 90 Firebird V6, 97 Firebird V6 (10 speakers!). Despite the two family vehicles, 3 kids, wife and mortgage, I can finally realize the dream - 88 TA almost all stock... for now.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/untameddave
Wanted this -  , but ended up with this -  for free. Can't argue with free.
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02-05-2005, 08:46 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Somerset County
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i would say get a chilton's....much better and more informative than a haynes...i have one for cheap if u want...also u may be better off goin carb or tbi as they are both much cheaper than tpi...the car is already set up for the fuel pressure of a tbi or carb and altogether i think it would be easier to keep a carb or tbi...just my opinion
shoot me a pm if u want the chilton
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02-07-2005, 08:14 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Dave, the car looks sweet man. I might be able to give you a hand pulling it out. Your best bet for disconnecting stuff is to get a digital cam and just take pics of everything. Even a regular camera would be great. This way you know how it all goes back together. Also get yourself a box of Ziplock baggies and some hang tags for labeling.
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02-07-2005, 09:35 AM
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Resident Camera Guy
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I LOVE pulling 305's out
If you ever need a hand, Id be down for helping, plus I got an engine hoist thats available, but It only goes where I go.
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02-07-2005, 09:36 AM
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Another vote to keep the TBI on a 350....
Either way, I'd be glad to give you a hand with repairs/swaps/etc.
- Justin
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02-09-2005, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
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Thanks guys. I'll definately need the help. As far as I know, the TBI setup works fine, its just the engine thats seized. If I just get my hands on a 350 without the intake, I may just leave the TBI in there. However if anyone here gets another parts car in with both, I'd prefer the TPI. I've learned a lot about it over the last few months and feel more comfortable with it.
Any opinions on those $35 engine stands on ebay? I know "you get what you pay for" however they represent a 1000lb payload. Probably more like 750, however cheaper is better where I'm concerned. Anyone buy one of those el-cheapo engine stands / hoists?
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I USED TO HAVE an 85 Camaro 305 4bbl, 90 Firebird V6, 97 Firebird V6 (10 speakers!). Despite the two family vehicles, 3 kids, wife and mortgage, I can finally realize the dream - 88 TA almost all stock... for now.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/untameddave
Wanted this -  , but ended up with this -  for free. Can't argue with free.
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02-09-2005, 01:51 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
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If you get an el cheapo stand you can always weld a cross brace onto it for added support. Or you can keep something like a step ladder under the engine to keep the engine from sagging too far.
I say ditch the TBI and go for a TPI or even better get a stealtram setup with an ECM from Holley.....not too pricey in comparison to a full swap I don't think.
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1989 IROC-Z Media Coverage:
Chevy High Performance - Readers Rides 4/03
GM High Tech Performance - Tech Article 3/06
Chevy Rumble - Tech & Feature Articles November 2006
Auto Restorer Magazine - Feature Article 5/11
SkinAndSteel.com
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02-09-2005, 02:18 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: West Long Branch
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Keep TBI? What are you all on dope?
Go get a TPI harness and a HSR and you will be more then happy...but you will need to get a new hood since the HSR is too tall for Firebird hoods.
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02-09-2005, 08:37 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Montgomery NJ
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<-- My TBI truck 350 doesn't run mid 13's at 104+mph, nope, sure doesn't. TBI must suck  .
TBI is starting to get less practical with the price of port injection injectors dropping.
BTW, Al, you don't need a TPI harness for TPI. I can wire his TBI harness to any TPI ecm in less than an hour.
I too say HSR but I don't know what you're budget is.
If you've got no-place to unload the TBI parts I'd take em for free  .
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02-09-2005, 11:03 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
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Free eh? Ideally the TBI sale would help fund other projects. However we'll see how easy and how quick I'll need to dump the old stuff.
If anyone gets a parts car in and needs to unload their 350 I have $400 waiting.
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I USED TO HAVE an 85 Camaro 305 4bbl, 90 Firebird V6, 97 Firebird V6 (10 speakers!). Despite the two family vehicles, 3 kids, wife and mortgage, I can finally realize the dream - 88 TA almost all stock... for now.
http://www.cardomain.com/id/untameddave
Wanted this -  , but ended up with this -  for free. Can't argue with free.
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