The Resurrection: 94 Firebird Formula

[Injuneer]

To drain the tank, are you going to disconnect the -10AN line at the bottom/rear of the tank?

I have a spare replacement filter cartridge for the SX billet fuel filter. I'll put that aside for you. Also have solenoid repair parts for the NOS solenoids, replacement blow off valve and blowoff caps. Probably some other odds and ends in the tool box I took to the track. Also a large O-ring… I think that may be for the fuel filter.

The EVAP canister was deleted but the vent hose is still in the driver rear fender, behind the plastic liner. There is a small sock on it to keep critters out. You will smell fuel back there, specially with C16 (or whatever VP fuels replaced it with). I have the canister if you want it. Have a spare fuel pump support frame, missing the level sensor. Back in 2000 they didn't sell the level sensor separate, so we had to buy a whole new sending unit to get one.

When you get to the Weldon fuel pressure regulator, it is actually hanging under the cowl with nylon ties. Something I wanted to “mount” somehow but never did. When Second Street installed the fuel system, it wasn’t even tied, just laying back there in the rat's nest of wires and hoses, so I tied it up (“temporarily”). Note that there is no vacuum compensation line, and the tune reflects that.

If you ever want to meet 1/2-way, rather than driving all the way to East Brunswick, we could meet somewhere on Rt. 22, maybe Whitehouse Station area. I really need an excuse to get out and drive. Barbara needs to get out of the house more too.

[Injuneer]

Don't know the answer on the MoTeC power supply. I can ask Bill at (used to be) Second Street. And give him a heads up that you now own the car and may need to contact him from time to time.

I wish I knew more info about the details of some of the work they did in 2000. I had planned to spend some hands-on time with them. I had bought a used block, ordered the LT4 heads/intake from Pete Incaudo at CNC Heads, throttle body, had the hand-me-down AS&M headers and a McLeod Street Twin from George Baxter. All got sent to Second Street and they did their thing.

But my job got in the way, and I found myself 6,000 miles away, working in northern Italy. A major disappointment. There are some things I would have done different, like go for a bigger cam. But communication was difficult, and they had to keep the work going. So they made some choices that weren’t exactly what I wanted. But they did an amazing job, all things considered.

[SSlowBoat]

To drain the tank, are you going to disconnect the -10AN line at the bottom/rear of the tank?

I have a spare replacement filter cartridge for the SX billet fuel filter. I'll put that aside for you. Also have solenoid repair parts for the NOS solenoids, replacement blow off valve and blowoff caps. Probably some other odds and ends in the tool box I took to the track. Also a large O-ring… I think that may be for the fuel filter.

The EVAP canister was deleted but the vent hose is still in the driver rear fender, behind the plastic liner. There is a small sock on it to keep critters out. You will smell fuel back there, specially with C16 (or whatever VP fuels replaced it with). I have the canister if you want it. Have a spare fuel pump support frame, missing the level sensor. Back in 2000 they didn't sell the level sensor separate, so we had to buy a whole new sending unit to get one.

When you get to the Weldon fuel pressure regulator, it is actually hanging under the cowl with nylon ties. Something I wanted to “mount” somehow but never did. When Second Street installed the fuel system, it wasn’t even tied, just laying back there in the rat's nest of wires and hoses, so I tied it up (“temporarily”). Note that there is no vacuum compensation line, and the tune reflects that.

If you ever want to meet 1/2-way, rather than driving all the way to East Brunswick, we could meet somewhere on Rt. 22, maybe Whitehouse Station area. I really need an excuse to get out and drive. Barbara needs to get out of the house more too.

Hands are covered in old fuel and cobwebs, will update in a little bit, thank you Fred!

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[SSlowBoat]

To drain the tank, are you going to disconnect the -10AN line at the bottom/rear of the tank?

I have a spare replacement filter cartridge for the SX billet fuel filter. I'll put that aside for you. Also have solenoid repair parts for the NOS solenoids, replacement blow off valve and blowoff caps. Probably some other odds and ends in the tool box I took to the track. Also a large O-ring… I think that may be for the fuel filter.

The EVAP canister was deleted but the vent hose is still in the driver rear fender, behind the plastic liner. There is a small sock on it to keep critters out. You will smell fuel back there, specially with C16 (or whatever VP fuels replaced it with). I have the canister if you want it. Have a spare fuel pump support frame, missing the level sensor. Back in 2000 they didn't sell the level sensor separate, so we had to buy a whole new sending unit to get one.

When you get to the Weldon fuel pressure regulator, it is actually hanging under the cowl with nylon ties. Something I wanted to “mount” somehow but never did. When Second Street installed the fuel system, it wasn’t even tied, just laying back there in the rat's nest of wires and hoses, so I tied it up (“temporarily”). Note that there is no vacuum compensation line, and the tune reflects that.

If you ever want to meet 1/2-way, rather than driving all the way to East Brunswick, we could meet somewhere on Rt. 22, maybe Whitehouse Station area. I really need an excuse to get out and drive. Barbara needs to get out of the house more too.

thats what i did, luckily it only had maybe 2 gallons in it. i also blew the lines out front to back. the plan is to dump fresh in it and then idle it a bit then change the fuel filter, so that would be really helpful if i can grab that spare cartridge.

i will shoot you an email, we can set something up, it would be much appreciated if you could meet anywhere on 22 (whitehouse/readington/branchburg etc). i have no problem coming down to you either, without a trailer its a nice ride haha.

i have to order a new rad cap, the bottom part that moves when pressurized is all disintegrated and broke off from the main cap when i removed it. other than that and the mouse damage by the motec (he didnt chew a single factory wire, only motec pcm and ignition box wires) everything looks ok so far. i have new plugs on the way too, the 104's that are in there are pretty crudded up from sitting. i also am ordering an oil filter, with an oil change did you run a zinc additive since its solid roller?

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[SSlowBoat]

Don't know the answer on the MoTeC power supply. I can ask Bill at (used to be) Second Street. And give him a heads up that you now own the car and may need to contact him from time to time.

I wish I knew more info about the details of some of the work they did in 2000. I had planned to spend some hands-on time with them. I had bought a used block, ordered the LT4 heads/intake from Pete Incaudo at CNC Heads, throttle body, had the hand-me-down AS&M headers and a McLeod Street Twin from George Baxter. All got sent to Second Street and they did their thing.

But my job got in the way, and I found myself 6,000 miles away, working in northern Italy. A major disappointment. There are some things I would have done different, like go for a bigger cam. But communication was difficult, and they had to keep the work going. So they made some choices that weren’t exactly what I wanted. But they did an amazing job, all things considered.

eventually i want to go to a larger cam, always wanted a nasty solid roller car with a big split/low lsa. i eventually will probably update the motec to a holley since i dont have to control a trans, and go to a wet nitrous setup. but for now i just want to get it running and cruising on motor the way it sits.

i got rid of the 2 third gen project cars this weekend, and will most likely be parting the 95 firebird out too so this car is all the focus.

I LOVE how you set up the interior. how i always wanted a bird to be. right now i am removing the 5 point harness from my 95 to put in here since its new and meets sfi. looking to sell or trade my kirkey seat/racecraft bracket setup for a corbeau to match and slap it in the passenger side. my grandmother already wants to go for a ride with the t-tops off hah

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[shownomercy]

Holley does a good job handling large dry shots

[SSlowBoat]

Holley does a good job handling large dry shots

that could be taken off the rails so quick....lmao

ordered some small parts. tires seem to be fun to come by. Mickey has the ET Street SS in a 275/60/15 but it says max rim width 9.5" and these are 10" wide, think ill be ok? I may just keep the drag pack on all the time, so want to go radial.

eventually will pick up some billet specialties street lites, always loved those wheels on a LT1 Formula, one day.

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[95 blackbird]

I ran that size tire on my 10 inch wide weld rts's.
You'll be fine.

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[harner]

I remember with my first 94 Camaro just googling things about them/LT1's and stumbling on CZ28, like every thread i opened about anything there was @Injuneer posting something technical and knowledgeable. ever since then ive wanted this car and have respected any time he posts.

I'm pretty sure that's how we ALL know Fred. Congrats, the car went to a good home. I'm sure it was bittersweet for the legend himself.

[Injuneer]

The 28X10.5-15W ET Drags on there we’re overkill, but price was right - $0 George Baxter hand-me-downs. They have tubes. Sec Street guys always told me they were costing me 30-40 HP at the rear wheels. Also note the rim screws. Not recommended for radials.