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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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i just installed a gm847 cam and im wondering because im changing my fuel injectors to 30# SVO injectors, would i be able to drive without damaging my engine because i will be running TOO rich...or should i wait till i get a tune
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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Put the 24's back in it and drive it around. It doesn't take long to swap them. They'll support 350+ rwhp anyway. . .
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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I think it should be fine, just make sure you need a injector that size, you can wash out rings in the cylender, but it usually is a poorly tuned carb or a huge injector running rich due to bad O2s.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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sorry to thread highjack, but where did you buy the blackout tailights? i am having trouble finding them...
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 12:09 PM
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Use your stockers till you get a tune. Why risk it when they shouldnt have a problem?

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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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USE YOUR STOCKERS UNTIL YOU GET A TUNE...otherwise the rings are goana get worn down and your car will smoke until you remove it and rebuild it...
theres no need for 30's for a cam only car anyways...you should be fine until after 375 hp
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenBlood
sorry to thread highjack, but where did you buy the blackout tailights? i am having trouble finding them...
they are not blacked out tail lights, they are just plastic covers that simply snap on over the stock tail light.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ThoR294
they are not blacked out tail lights, they are just plastic covers that simply snap on over the stock tail light.
i know, thats what i meant, I can't find those covers anywhere...I had them on my camaro, and those are abundant, but I can't find the firebird ones...
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if you get a tune with the new injectors you will be good.
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Originally Posted by GreenBlood
i know, thats what i meant, I can't find those covers anywhere...I had them on my camaro, and those are abundant, but I can't find the firebird ones...
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/pr...ory=tail_light
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ThoR294
they are not blacked out tail lights, they are just plastic covers that simply snap on over the stock tail light.

actually they are...somewhat...because i sprayed it with lens tint spray...@ $25 a can...and my tails are without a clearcoat...

and thanks for the info i'll wait till i get a tune...even though i'm running a wet shot i thought i would go w/ the 30's...so for future mod's i wouldn't have to change them
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