Performance Chip for 87 firebird

[Shore]

I own a 1987 Pontiac Firebird. It currently hits 0-60 in a measly 9.5-10/5 seconds. Somewhere in there. Could a performance chip pick that time up any, and if so what would be reccomended?

[SappySE107]

I moved this here because it is not a store question (I don't have anything for the iron head setups). Im not the person to ask on iron head chips.

[85_305]

Go here

http://web.camaross.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=20

I am under the same user name. A chip wont help that much. Ask this same question in that forum and I will respond with a decent answer

[SappySE107]

what?

[85_305]

what?

I didn't mean you, if that's what your asking lol.

[SappySE107]

Ask this same question in that forum and I will respond with a decent answer

That is what I am referring to. It looks like you aren't here to share anything "decent".

[85_305]

That is what I am referring to. It looks like you aren't here to share anything "decent".

Well if he wants answers on a CAMARO, what better than the top Camaro board around? If he wants questions about his 60*v6, then ask here.


He didn't mention a motor or anything, so for all we know were dealing with a tuned port 5.7. Who knows.

[SappySE107]

Its safe to asssume its the 60V6. V8 guys don't really confuse their motor for a 60V6 or post on a site with V6 in the title. If its not, well not your fault for assuming it:P

[85_305]

Its safe to asssume its the 60V6. V8 guys don't really confuse their motor for a 60V6 or post on a site with V6 in the title. If its not, well not your fault for assuming it:P

Well ya never know man. But either way it wouldn't hurt to have him check out camaroz28.com Besides. That's how I learned of this place

[SappySE107]

No worries, just a misunderstanding:P Im all about platform sites for learning more about the vehicle.

[Shore]

Ok the engine is a 2.8L v6. (And yea, it's a 60 degree lol)

I really want to get that 9-10 sec 0-60 somewhere between 7-8 if possible. I'm not sure how much hp a performance chip could give, but if it helps it helps. And if anyone knows what steps could be taken to improve the 0-60 time I'd would really appreciate the help

[SappySE107]

Any chip at best will drop you .3 in the 1/4. Mine are all .2-.3 with the mpfi 2.8/3.1 FWD motors.

What kind of budget are you looking at? You might be better off swapping in a bigger motor if you want to have a good amount of power. A 3400 top end swapped and converted to distributorless 2.8 could be fairly wicked in its own right, but a 2.8 is not going to have much bottom end. Gearing might be something to consider as well. Not sure what your MPG vs HP ideal is so let us know. If its a daily driver, I would probably just leave it alone

[Shore]

Well, I do drive it a bit, but not too much. Just a couple miles a day. The MPG is about 22 city driving I belive (give or take a couple). Budget, well I'm looking to spending at most a couple thousand over a period of time. So there probably won't be any BIG changes.

I've heard that 'their are small details that can be added/edited under the hood to give you a little more power'.

I'm not too sure changing the engine would really be an option though, as I have also been told switching out the transmission would have to be done as well.

[85_305]

No worries, just a misunderstanding:P Im all about platform sites for learning more about the vehicle.

I guess so, huh But heck man that's how I found this lovely site, and the fact that there is an aftermarket for the 60*v6 Dont worry Bro, I link and aim to this site ALL the time on cz28 when people have questions about their 60*v6's. I've also grown to loose all repect for the 90*v6

Ok the engine is a 2.8L v6. (And yea, it's a 60 degree lol)

I really want to get that 9-10 sec 0-60 somewhere between 7-8 if possible. I'm not sure how much hp a performance chip could give, but if it helps it helps. And if anyone knows what steps could be taken to improve the 0-60 time I'd would really appreciate the help

I've replied to your response on the board.

Any chip at best will drop you .3 in the 1/4. Mine are all .2-.3 with the mpfi 2.8/3.1 FWD motors.

What kind of budget are you looking at? You might be better off swapping in a bigger motor if you want to have a good amount of power. A 3400 top end swapped and converted to distributorless 2.8 could be fairly wicked in its own right, but a 2.8 is not going to have much bottom end. Gearing might be something to consider as well. Not sure what your MPG vs HP ideal is so let us know. If its a daily driver, I would probably just leave it alone

I would deffinently go w/ a chip from this site though. I haven't gotten one yet, But i'm very close to.

Can I get a chip for my '93 Sunbird 3.1?? 5spd..

[ForcedFirebird]

A 3400 top end swapped and converted to distributorless 2.8

*sigh*