This thing is going to be a BIG project. Literally and figuratively. Its nothing new to the family, bought it new in 1988 when my brother was born. Its a 1989 Chevy K-15. 5.7l 350. Rocking the old iron... first step is a new battery.. got 200k on the odometer and still starts up with some juice in it. Been sitting in our back yard for nearly 5 years now... sadly. This truck was my childhood, so I'm reviving it.
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looks just like my truck, but bigger motor. get rid of that shell!Wait, Is that a V6 or V8?
1990 Chevrolet C-K 1500 series 4.3L .. 5spd
1994 JDM Euno Roadster 1.8L 5spd Bolt Ons.. etc
2000 Camaro 3.8L Auto Bolt Ons..etc
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The shell was being used as a rain cover while we built our outdoor kitchen. The spare bags of quickrete were in it.... that's the first exterior change.
Btw, when I have questions is there anyone that has a good amount of knowledge on these trucks? I know I'll be able to use it. I spent 15 minutes today trying to figure out what was in the way of the TB. It was the injectors.Last edited by Docta; 03-30-2011, 09:55 PM.
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i have a good knowledge of the 4.3 v6 of the same era, which shares the same bore/stroke as the 350. my dad has a 94 1500 with the v6, 5 spd, and damn near 300k on the odo. i drive it when i go home and work on the firebird. since i drive it i have to maintain it. any questions you may have lemme know.Last edited by flamingchicken; 12-01-2012, 09:18 PM.Team NoVa
2000 Firebird- Intake, Pacesetters, !cat, full 2.5 to flowcrapster, 1.9 rockers, LS6 springs and Intense modded retainers, WS6 speedlines, T/A bumpers and hatch, 5 spd swapped, SOON TO BE nitrous'd and cammed.
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Originally posted by Docta View PostThe shell was being used as a rain cover while we built our outdoor kitchen. The spare bags of quickrete were in it.... that's the first exterior change.
Btw, when I have questions is there anyone that has a good amount of knowledge on these trucks? I know I'll be able to use it. I spent 15 minutes today trying to figure out what was in the way of the TB. It was the injectors.<a href=\"http://www.fullthrottlev6.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.fullthrottlev6.com</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.chitownracing.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.chitownracing.com</a>
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I know quite a bit about them, but your best bet would be to join www.fullsizechevy.com
Great forum with alot of knowledge with these trucks*Matt
Old people shouldnt use the internet.
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Originally posted by Bird_Of_Prey View PostHence the term "throttle body injection". /rocket scientist.
Otherwise thanks guys. Only thing I really needbto know atm is why its running rich, somehow gotta figure out what's with the transmission, and find out what's up with the steering column....
And kristen, it is. I know. But its one of those deals that no matter how terrible it looks, I'll always love it. And plus, I need a car to drive when I get working on my Camaro.
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I figured an 89 would be TBI also.
EFI and TBI are not the same; TBI is basically a throttle body with an injector sticking into the port, injecting fuel to the mixture for all 8 cylinders...
EFI would have a fuel injector for each cylinder, controlled by the PCM.*Matt
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Originally posted by StrtRacer98 View PostI figured an 89 would be TBI also.
EFI and TBI are not the same; TBI is basically a throttle body with an injector sticking into the port, injecting fuel to the mixture for all 8 cylinders...
EFI would have a fuel injector for each cylinder, controlled by the PCM.Last edited by Docta; 03-31-2011, 09:09 PM.
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Originally posted by kristen View Posti'm not knocking you, all the power to you for taking it over. i know how cars mean more with the stories behind them
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efi and tbi are the same thing. throttle body injection is a form of "electronic fuel injection" just means it isnt carburated. tpi, mpi, tbi, all forms of electronic fuel injection.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_injection
there.Last edited by flamingchicken; 04-01-2011, 11:34 PM.Team NoVa
2000 Firebird- Intake, Pacesetters, !cat, full 2.5 to flowcrapster, 1.9 rockers, LS6 springs and Intense modded retainers, WS6 speedlines, T/A bumpers and hatch, 5 spd swapped, SOON TO BE nitrous'd and cammed.
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