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88 Firebird - 9/11/2006 8:56:09 PM

kcb37

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Hello all.
I just bought a 88 Firebird. I know it's not a Camaro, I do know when they started making these they had Pontiac engines in them, but I think they 88 were GM engines. (same as a Camaro) It has a 2.8 V-6 that is blown. My friend thinks he can get a rebuilt 327 for $50. I do want a V-8. I bought it for $500. I am curious to know if anyone knows of any problems or things I should look out for with this car.
I would appreciate any help.
Thank You.

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RE: 88 Firebird - 9/12/2006 6:59:44 PM

Nomad76lj

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the only thing i woukld watch out for is a rebuilt motor for $50. other then that the cars are alright. if the motor was blown how was the car treated?

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RE: 88 Firebird - 9/12/2006 7:51:13 PM

kcb37

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The paint looks like 18 year old paint but in good shape. It has 2 small dents, but nothing else is really wrong with it.
I am going to get the engine, from a friends brother, but we are going to take it apart and make sure everything is good, add new seals, and retorque everything.
I am only getting it for 50 cause of my friend and it's his brothers.
Well see what it looks like though.

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RE: 88 Firebird - 2/2/2007 7:32:11 PM

obehave8802

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Are you sure he wasn't dreamin about getting a rebuilt motor for $50???? LOL

What are the connecting rods made out of? Popsicle sticks?

Sry - that's just hard to believe man.

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RE: 88 Firebird - 2/10/2007 6:43:51 PM

Trick1

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In 86 they went to a 1 peice rear main seal and changed the flex/flywheel bolt pattern on the small blocks so the plate you have wont work. 327's are pre 86 but there is a plate that will work (aftermarket).V8 frame and engine mounts from a camaro or firebird donor,exhaust manifolds.

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