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Forum: History / Originality
10-27-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,998
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Formula 350 drag test (vintage)

That car in the first article is a literal clone of my 88 Formula. Although I never read that article until today, I had similar results in 2006-07 when I first bought the car (w 50k miles for like...
Forum: Exhaust
02-26-2018, 08:43 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,046
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: How restrictive are L98 manifolds?

My thinking exactly. People still arguing headers over manifolds is ridiculous. As noted in the quote, order Dyno Dons and be done.
Forum: Exhaust
02-18-2018, 04:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,046
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: How restrictive are L98 manifolds?

The exhaust manifolds are terrible on these cars. I installed Dyno Dons on my 88 L98 and picked up 4 mph in 1/4 mile, no other changes on a 90 degree day.
Forum: History / Originality
02-03-2018, 02:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,816
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: PRISTINE 1992 Camaro RS - 2959 miles - what would you pay??

That is a gorgeous car, congrats! I like that you are not scared to engine swap/mod it. Im of the "cars were meant to drive" variety of owner. I have respect for how nice low milage examples are, but...
Forum: Exhaust
01-14-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,129
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: CA Smog Legal headers?

Have Dyno Dons on my L98 w/ AIR tubes (i.e. smog provisions) and they fit fantastic. Also picked up 4 mph in the 1/4.
Forum: Exhaust
01-14-2018, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: What's it worth? SLP Mandrel Bent Front Y-Pipes, 1989, Single Cat 5.7L

You can definitely see the resemblance between that SLP piece and the Dyno Don y-pipe.
Forum: TPI
01-14-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,434
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Gonna replace valve seals... New springs and/or Rockers????

Dude put headers on that thing! The stock exhaust manifolds effectively neutralize any engine mods, they're terrible. I picked up 4 mph in the 1.4 with Dyno Dons on a stock L98. If your not going to...
Forum: TPI
01-10-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,701
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: tpi hard start after warm up and setting

Beyond possibly being fuel related, a bad cap/rotor can cause this issue. Had this issue on a TPI car that had only 49k miles on it but many of the original (and now 30 years old) wear items in...
Forum: History / Originality
01-04-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: High Mileage TTA, any concerns? Things I should look at?

I wish it was that affordable. The guy still wanted 10k for it. I made my offer to him but needless to say I valued it at a typical trans am with similar issues (a little extra for the engine), he...
Forum: History / Originality
12-24-2017, 06:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: High Mileage TTA, any concerns? Things I should look at?

I agree, that car would need a full on restoration to accurately repair the rust. Currently my Chevelle has exploded all over my garage so I don't think now is a great time for another restoration to...
Forum: History / Originality
12-23-2017, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: High Mileage TTA, any concerns? Things I should look at?

Honestly the engine rebuild was done well and is probably the best part of the car. Its a shame, to look at the car from even 10 feet away it looks great. Then you start looking underneath it and its...
Forum: History / Originality
12-23-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: High Mileage TTA, any concerns? Things I should look at?

Needs at least 1 floor pan, drivers door rust along bottom seam, drivers lower front fender all bubbled.

Nick
Forum: History / Originality
12-22-2017, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: High Mileage TTA, any concerns? Things I should look at?

Me and you are thinking along the same lines. I am by no means a guy who "preserves" a car for the perceived value, I'm looking at this a opportunity to own a unique/fun car I could drive the wheels...
Forum: History / Originality
12-22-2017, 06:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 973
Posted By FormulaL98

High Mileage TTA, any concerns? Things I should look at?

Hi everyone

I will be going to look at a 89 TTA tomorrow. I actually got a call back from leaving a note on the car. Anyway it is a 2 owner car with the 2nd owner purchasing it from a local...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-14-2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,612
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: SDPC Vortec TPI Lower Manifold: New in the box

L31's make good replacement motors for L98's.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-12-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,612
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: SDPC Vortec TPI Lower Manifold: New in the box

Zip-tie drags rather in st. louis. I had drove my Formula there from Cincinnati. If it wasn't your car theres a clone out there lol.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-11-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,612
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: SDPC Vortec TPI Lower Manifold: New in the box

Completely off topic, but Im pretty sure I took some pics of your car at Roadkill nights.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-10-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,612
Posted By FormulaL98

SDPC Vortec TPI Lower Manifold: New in the box

New in the box SDPC Vortec swap manifold. $375 shipped (continental US). PM me with any questions but I mean, its new. located in Loveland OH

Nick

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Forum: Exhaust
10-01-2017, 08:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,446
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Identify Factory 92 Heritage prototype headers?

Use Dyno Dons, and never look back.


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Dyno Dons w/ AIR, verses the...
Forum: Aftermarket Vendor Review
10-01-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,313
Posted By FormulaL98

The longest Dyno Don header install ever!

First off the title is a bit misleading (think social media "news" articles lol). Anyway, I ordered directly from Dyno Don back in 2012 or 13 when I was deployed. Don, per his already great...
Forum: TPI
08-09-2017, 09:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 633
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Opinions on what if I need a camshaft

Get the valve cover off first and do some investigating. Hopefully just a loose rocker, maybe broke valve spring. Assuming your car has the original engine (91) you would have a roller tappet...
Forum: History / Originality
08-09-2017, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,126
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Norwood tour brochure: Assembly Line pics

I picked this one up at the Columbia Chevy swap meet in Montgomery earlier this year.
Forum: History / Originality
08-08-2017, 07:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,126
Posted By FormulaL98

Norwood tour brochure: Assembly Line pics

Just thought I would pass this along. I was at a swap meet earlier this year and purchased this tour brochure from a individual who claimed he received it during a tour of the Norwood plant. Judging...
Forum: Exhaust
07-30-2017, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 351
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: 88 5.7 iroc need header rec

Dyno Dons are the best. You can get them with or w/o air, buy from him directly or through TDS.
Forum: TPI
04-17-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,154
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: New Car Craft Article on 305 TPI vs. Ford 5.0.

Having owned both a pair of 5.0 fox's and my Firebird, car for car the third gens where way ahead. Far better car to drive. The 5.0s where cool, ford definitely employed some old hot rod tricks to...
Forum: TPI
05-16-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,139
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: 350 TPI HP Bolts on parts available?

Use the search feature, you'll find this topic has been hot since this board was established. As with any car, especially one that is 30 years old, proper tune up is key. Fresh fuel filter, cap...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
04-04-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 373
Posted By FormulaL98

ISO: TPIS or AS&M Runners

Looking for a set of large tube runners to be used on my vortec 350. Would prefer to have good hardware and in generally good/original shape (i.e no dents, DIY porting attempts etc.). Let me know...
Forum: History / Originality
08-30-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 55,499
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: FORMULA 350 prices spiking?

I bought my Formula 350 in 2006 with 51K miles and all original paperwork for $4K. Seeing this thread has got me motivated to get it out of storage where it has been since 2008 with 60K miles on it....
Forum: Pacific Northwest Region
05-17-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,307
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Seattle!

I just moved to Alki beach, I'll be road tripping my Formula from Ohio in August. It's been in storage for 7 years!!
Forum: TPI
07-27-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,685
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: 350 TPI Rebuild

Personally I would say pick up another roller cam 350 block and start there. Drop it at a good machine shop and have them prep it for a rebuild. I would say until block is prepped wait on purchasing...
Forum: Members Firebirds
07-10-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,741
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: 1991 Formula Firebird

Sweet deal! The car looks really clean, cant beat a running driving 350 car for under 2k. Any word on why it dosent have the scooped "turbo" hood on it?
Forum: TPI
07-08-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,239
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Input on fresh L98 build

Im going to eliminate the cold start injector on this build. I have 85-88 SLP runners and the Scoggin Dickey vortec manifold, will the two be compatible?? The runners are in the box still and the...
Forum: TPI
06-27-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 962
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Vortec cam selection....

If you already have a stock L98 cam then I think that would be your best bet. In my opinion its really not worth the expense of a aftermarket cam if you are not doing the machine work needed for...
Forum: South Central Region
05-29-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 877
Views: 47,132
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: The Oklahoma Thread

Although I have been around this site for 7 years now I will be back in the Lawton area come this fall as Im stationed there. My Formula will be coming out of storage then also for a light mostly...
Forum: TPI
05-29-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,239
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Input on fresh L98 build

That is certainly a possibility, I will know more once they get looked over at the machine shop. My father has known this guy since the early 70's and he has done all the machine work to everything...
Forum: TPI
05-29-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,239
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Input on fresh L98 build

Thanks for the input everyone! my father is getting the heads to the machine shop here in the next week or two, so I am dedicated to the vortecs. As for intake I am evaluating how bad I really want...
Forum: TPI
05-25-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,239
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Input on fresh L98 build

I would like some 113's however the vortecs are free and already in my possession so its just to convenient to pass up. I don't plan on do a max effort port job on the heads, just clean up the bowls...
Forum: TPI
05-23-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,239
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Input on fresh L98 build

This is the direction I'm leaning towards, I'm just doing a bit more research on removing or minimizing the injector boss in the intake runner. My father is doing some running around on my behalf...
Forum: TPI
05-21-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,239
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Input on fresh L98 build

I have been looking into the 268xfi cam, seems to be a popular choice on TPI engine with good heads. I have been tossing around just going to an aftermarket head, and TFS and AFR offer comparable...
Forum: TPI
05-21-2013, 02:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,239
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Input on fresh L98 build

I am aware of the Vortec's superior intake port and chamber design, however my concern was with the Edelbrock vortec base. From what I have read in out of the box form they barely flow as much air as...
Forum: TPI
05-21-2013, 02:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,239
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Input on fresh L98 build

PM when you are ready to part with it, I would be interested in that. If you don't mind me asking where are you currently deployed? I personally will not redeploy home until the fall.
Forum: TPI
05-19-2013, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,239
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Input on fresh L98 build

Yes this is a bit of a budget build as the car will be weekend driver so I wasn't looking into spending the cash on after market heads. After all I got the nova to rip wheelstands at the track lol. I...
Forum: TPI
05-19-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,239
Posted By FormulaL98

Input on fresh L98 build

Greetings everyone,

My deployment is winding down and I have been gathering parts to assemble a fresh L98 when I take my firebird out of its 5 year hiatus. The original L98 will be pulled and...
Forum: Members Camaros
04-26-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,795
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: 91 Z28 New Paint

Your Z looks great! The black hood blisters give it an iroc vibe which I personally like. Can you elaborate on the paint, single stage/base-clear?
Forum: Exhaust
03-11-2013, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,361
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: Performance Gains with Dyno Dons Headers.....

Just ordered a set from him last week cannot wait until I can out them on. will definitly be a treat coming home from deployment and taking my car out of its 5 year hiatus with some Dyno Dons to wake...
Forum: History / Originality
03-11-2013, 01:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,300
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: If U could order non-best..

Iron duke firebird base model, then I would add the WS6 package myself. Good gas mileage and with the lack of engine weight up front it would handle like crazy. Probably never brake for corners.
Forum: History / Originality
03-09-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,726
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: 17k mile '88 Formula

In addition to this, my car is an 88 350 car with a 9/87 build date. I have a pic of the car with the firebird emblems on it however I'm deployed and can not get it right now. Trust me I have the sun...
Forum: History / Originality
02-26-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,726
Posted By FormulaL98

Re: 17k mile '88 Formula

Very nice car!! Good to see it stayed in the family and in good hands. When I purchased my 88 Formula I actually took off two "Firebird" emblems as I thought they were wrong. I knew the cars paint...
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