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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-01-2019, 08:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 399
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: Complete l98 intake fuel pump and Corvette computer

Just a side note, the pump is new(ish) but the sender was broken so it was rewired and had a couple holes drilled into the top so the wires could be ran. I didn't know what I was doing when I had...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
06-01-2019, 08:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 399
Posted By lsturbo89

Complete l98 intake fuel pump and Corvette computer

L98 intake with egr delete oversized Ford injectors and an adjustable regulator as well as an ecu from a 92 (iirc) Corvette that's chipped to handle turbo applications. Car was running when pulled...
Forum: Carburetors
07-31-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 708
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: Unknown part causing issues?

So just a quick update. I goofed. I cut the feed line and put in the new fuel pump using a relay box from a parts truck I have that doesn't have a title. (So yes, a lawn ornament.. lol but given the...
Forum: Carburetors
07-27-2018, 07:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 708
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: Unknown part causing issues?

Lol, lawn ornaments are great. No I'm focusing on the problem atm. The weather has been awful in my area so I haven't been doing much just yet other than research. I'm currently replacing the fuel...
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2018, 01:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 708
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: Unknown part causing issues?

As for the part I found, it isn't necessary, true, but it bugs me so I'm going to be replacing both sides with headers to complement the emissions delete. Does anyone know a good set that utilizes...
Forum: Carburetors
07-26-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 708
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: Unknown part causing issues?

Sorry I haven't had a chance to take a look. I have a regulator on the car and I'm leaning toward that being faulty. Its definitely a fuel issue. When I set the idle screws all the way in it still...
Forum: Carburetors
07-19-2018, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 708
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: Unknown part causing issues?

I can't seem to find the part that I found laying on top of my exhaust pipes near the passenger side manifold but it looks like a vacuum controlled linkage that hooks to the exhaust manifold. Kind of...
Forum: Carburetors
07-19-2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 708
Posted By lsturbo89

Unknown part causing issues?

Okay so I bought this 1985 trans am with a carburetor 305 that was entirely stock but not a lot of maintenance had been done. Like at all.. the sway bar links had no bushings and in order to put this...
Forum: TPI
11-28-2017, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: L98 swap on 305 tbi truck

Awesome info man! Pretty much what I had assumed but with so many details and a real solution! Thanks a million.
Forum: TPI
11-27-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: L98 swap on 305 tbi truck

The question is the injector pulse width.. will the ecm lean out the 8 injectors on its own or can it even opetate them at that frequency?
Forum: TPI
11-27-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 722
Posted By lsturbo89

L98 swap on 305 tbi truck

I know what you are going to say already, 305 is not worth the effort! True, but I just wanna have fun. I have a curious situation and a possible remedy. I would hate to waste the gaskets even in the...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-27-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,441
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 1989 formula firebird part out

The shipping via ups store is 75 bucks to that zip
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-26-2017, 01:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,441
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 1989 formula firebird part out

Heres the radio and heater bezel. One chunk is completely missing. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-20171126_114051_cea4895819a3996a37c03d2b83fefc289c73bd65.jpg...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-26-2017, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,441
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 1989 formula firebird part out

I found some damage to the passenger front headlight housing. The metal trim that holds the lamp in has broken. Looks like a simple small weld job that might cost like 15 bucks or so. Otherwise the...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-26-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,441
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 1989 formula firebird part out

As for shipping i will have to go to town monday and see the price for each. I would like 75 for the pair of headlights plus shipping, 20 for the console piece plus shipping and you can have the...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-26-2017, 09:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,441
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 1989 formula firebird part out

The console is something that I wrapped to match the doors and dash pad. There are some cracks underneath but it was epoxied to strengthen it. In no way is it perfect but its cosmetically and...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-17-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,441
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 1989 formula firebird part out

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-20171117_125818_7503f6e03c9682643415ee90e2443fc2bcf13730.jpg...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
11-17-2017, 11:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,441
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 1989 formula firebird part out

The bezel was broken sadly. The cluster is in good shape and i can ship. Reads out 155968.9 miles i also have the housing for it if you need
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
10-23-2017, 11:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,441
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 1989 formula firebird part out

I also have working flip up headlights and a powerbulge hood for sale, the hood will need some body work and you will have to pick it up. Will ship headlights and pretty much anything else though
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
10-23-2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,441
Posted By lsturbo89

1989 formula firebird part out

Have most all interior parts in fair shape or better feel free to inquire anything. Have a shed full of parts for this car that im getting rid of. Wiring harness, ecm, engine, trans, accesory belt...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

Pretty bad when your car is so screwed up from the start that normal scares you, lmao. Thank you all so much!!! Going to take to a shop and have exhaust put on next week :) I am lacking a pipe...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-17-2017, 05:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

Quick update, and minor question.. I replaced the iac and found a vacuum leak which fixed the 2k idle problem. Now im having another weird issue. I dont remember ever hearing the intake making a...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

Yea most likely the iac. I pulled the plenum apart completely and dunked it (no sensors in) to get rid of carbon and oil buildup from the bad turbo. The pintle was completely coated with carbon and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

I started the car. It started right up.. idled to 2k rpm and started climbing.. here we go again. Could it just be a bad splice that i did?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

Im charging the battery right now. I just hooked up the map sensor and put the ecm back into the dash. I will give it a test run and see if it starts and idles in a minute
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

Sounds like a bad fit, so go return at napa then huh? Car should still run if timing isnt far off though right?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-09-2017, 01:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

Okay, so dumb question... i dont see why it would but i just want to make sure before i bother trying to start it. This car doesnt have a crankshaft position sensor because of the distributor right?...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

Thank you. I will have to keep my eyes peeled for it while im tracing that wire. Kinda got sidetracked today though, lol
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

Ps, I also found something else missing. There is no knock sensor installed. Guessing I forgot with the engine swap, Napa has for 50 bucks. at least I have the connectors for that hehe
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-08-2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

So quick update, I have found 2/3 of the wires for the map sensor the missing one is a ground, Can I just ground it to the body like anything else or will that cause problems? The pin is empty on the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

This might seem silly, but what do you mean by loom? I found something interesting that i hope is not the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2017, 04:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

Ok so 90 to 92.. ecm was replaced right?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-20170407_165611_ed34222c68302efef2da2d467c03e5ce871d59d5.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

The turbo is completely gone. No issues there, lol. the only major difference is the valve covers and the cam being flat tappet as far as i knew, but thtas good to know. Don't do anything stupid with...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

I actually appreciate the honesty. I have worked out 90% of the kinks and can say it will run with the information posted. Usually I hop on here when I have nowhere else to go because knowledge is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-07-2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

True, do you know how to test the wires for which wire goes where on the map sensor connector? I dont even want to try to go back to oem. Alot of hands and alot of rigging has been done and im just...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2017, 09:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

So the question now is what would happen if I hook up a new MAF sensor? and how would one go about switching from MAF to MAP since that was apparently done.. This car ran like this and there was...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1997x1198/80-20161228_174805_69a2f67ae60937d9023f6ce9f2a6decf34e18d16_979d5522b1fb458909fa6584d5738c29d3ff4815.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 89 firebird map sensor wiring??

That is weird. The pic i posted on another topic was a before and it does show a map sensor passenger side right above the turbo and the heater duct Aftermarket then? How would I go about hooking up...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
04-06-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,714
Posted By lsturbo89

89 firebird map sensor wiring??

Having some minor issues (major issues really!) After I had a couple friends help me do an engine swap on my 89 formula. Went from the original l98 to a bayliner 5.7l 350 from (suprizingly) the same...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-25-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: 1989 TPI intake system and other parts!

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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-25-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 855
Posted By lsturbo89

1989 TPI intake system and other parts!

Very dirty but came off running 89 l98. Have other parts as well. PM for offers also have brand new MSD distributor w/ an older performance coil (Unsure age) fuel pump is Brand New! Injectors...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-27-2017, 10:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 514
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: Silly question.. L98 and B2L (LB2?) Lifter assemblies

I learn about cars myself mostly, So I don't "Talk the talk" But you assume I don't "Walk the walk" Which is entirely an assumption based upon bias where you project your feelings onto others. I'm...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-27-2017, 08:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 514
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: Silly question.. L98 and B2L (LB2?) Lifter assemblies

Okay, so you don't know why I was asking. I need to buy lifters anyway. It's useful information regardless. I had not even taken the engine apart yet and knew I needed seals as well. There was a loud...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 514
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: Silly question.. L98 and B2L (LB2?) Lifter assemblies

You don't make a lot of sense to me. I didn't ask if I had roller or flat tappet cams / lifters. If I did that would mean I should hire a 'Professional'. I don't know what the difference is between...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 514
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: Silly question.. L98 and B2L (LB2?) Lifter assemblies

Yes, I understand the gamble. I have it scheduled for a rebuild anyway. The cam is going to be replaced anyway, lol. The problem here is time. The guy I'm going through specializes in turbos super...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-26-2017, 09:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 514
Posted By lsturbo89

Silly question.. L98 and B2L (LB2?) Lifter assemblies

Do B2L and L98 differ as far as length on the rods or are they both (Being GM 350s) The same?!? In a bind.. only reason I would consider replacing a lifter assy without sending the cam out to be...
Forum: Body
01-25-2017, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: Base or Formula? Vin and Registration conflict??

I still have the original. Keep it in case I spin out like a mustang driver or something :P but I like the GTA and Trans Am hood (Especially the older shaker hoods!!). I have to say I did like having...
Forum: Body
01-24-2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By lsturbo89

Re: Base or Formula? Vin and Registration conflict??

Hey, Thanks! So the site I used was a little off. I was really scratching my head at that one! Well, at least now I know for sure what model it is and whether or not I will run into issues trying to...
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