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bboipinoy112
09-05-2003, 07:43 PM
what should i get from a 88 lxi 2door engine bay to put in my 86 lxi to ? if anything will make my car faster? heh .. prolly a stupid question .. but just checkin if there is anything ..

A20A1
09-05-2003, 07:51 PM
take the intake manifold w/ throttle body... and grab the ECU and control box just in case.

bboipinoy112
09-05-2003, 08:07 PM
ok kOoo thanks . mike, thats what i was lookin for.. anything else i can get ?

A20A1
09-05-2003, 08:18 PM
Seats? I think the 88-89 had firmer seats... and nicer fabric.

bboipinoy112
09-05-2003, 08:33 PM
eh .. its maroon interior .. and mine is grey, heh. its gonna look real funky. haha

BITESIZE
09-05-2003, 08:59 PM
You defanitely want the 88/89 intake manifold they have dual butterflies, unlike the 86/87, more suckin power! :super:

bboipinoy112
09-05-2003, 09:44 PM
yayuh .. thanks guys .. but you kno QUICK way of removing the manifold? .. to me it just looks like 2 unbolts and out .. yea ? well after removing all the wires and tubes .. yea .. quick way cause hes sending it to the junkyard TOMORROW at 3pm .. and its 10:44pm right now .. so tonight is a busy night ..

A20A1
09-05-2003, 10:20 PM
10mm
12mm
14mm

flat head a philips head screw drivers..

socket extentions and a maybe those bendable socket bits to get the odd angles

I don't know the easy way for the EFI motor.

bboipinoy112
09-05-2003, 10:23 PM
aright .. thanks man .. ^^ that guy knows alot about our cars .. good job man .. thanks to people like you who teach the noobs .. :super: yea .. mad props .. ill keep you updated if it comes through or doesnt .. but this will be my first major upgrade i guess ..

A20A1
09-05-2003, 10:45 PM
gloves so you don't bust your knuckles turning the sockets trying to loosen the bolts