Well, I finally got my Third Gen Firebird running again after a round of mods and some preventive maintenance. The previous combo netted me a best of a 12.20@113mph with a 1.75 60'. I had so many issues too(tuning, boost and exhaust leaks, lifting heads, 8* knock retard) ANyways, hopefully I have most of them ironed out!
I recently installed:
AlkyControl Single nozzle methanol injection kit
3 bar MAP sensor
RJC Power plate(air distribution plate for better burn)
Modified Duttweiler Intercooler neck(more cfm)
Walbro 340 in tank fuel pump(preventive maintenance)
TurboTweak Alky chip(23/21* timing @ 24-26psi boost)
Accel 42,000 volt coil pack(mine broke
)
New SCE copper exhaust & turbo flange gaskets
SLP Line lock kit
Fel-pro intake gasket set
Felpro 9441HT Head gaskets(had N/A gaskets on before and was lifting heads)
new motor mounts
new delco starter
NGK UR6 plugs gapped @ .032"
re-wrapped the 3" downpipe
I removed the exhaust manifolds due to numerous cracks and warps on both sides. I machined the surfaces smooth and installed copper manifold gaskets as well as new turbo gasket. Every exhaust gasket on the car wasnt sealing, had 2 or three cracks in the stock 1987 manifolds(stainless steel).
This car has been a rollercoaster of a project, plenty of highs and plenty of lows. Hopefully, itll make it out to the dragstrip before the end of the season!! Hope ya'll like, I know I do!!!
One head torqued down w/ ARP bolts
Got the Turbo mounted and top end done
3" Downpipe w/ old school HKS Wastegate, before heat wrap(20psi spring)
Intercooler mounted
Final(for now) product