

1996 Pontiac Firebird Hardtop Coupe (FS87V)
High Performance Street
"My engineering project"
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Installed To Be Installed Planned
Original Specs
Original Factory Options [RPO Codes]
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1SB Option Group [C60, B35, B84, AH3, W52] |
● (C49) Electric Rear Window Defogger |
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● (C60) Air Conditioning |
● (41U) Exterior - Black [GM paint code WA8555] |
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● (B35, replaced) Graphite Rear Floor Mats |
● (12I / 19I, modified) Interior Trim - Graphite / Ebony |
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● (B84, removed) Body Side Moldings |
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● (AH3) 4-way Manual Seat Adjuster - Drivers Side |
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● (W52, replaced) ETR AM/FM Stereo with Cassette |
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Engine
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● 3800 Series II V6 (L36) |
● 19 lb/hr MPI Fuel Injectors (AC Delco 217-306) |
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● 65 mm Hitachi TB |
Drivetrain
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● 4-Speed w/OD (3.75, 2.19, 1.41, 1.00, 0.72) Borg-Warner T5 Manual Transmission (RPO M49) |
● 10 Bolt - 7.50” OD Series 3 Carrier Rear Axle |
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● 3.23 Gears (RPO GU5, replaced) |
Fluids
Lubrication
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● AMSOIL SSO Signature Series 0W-30 100% Synthetic Oil (tech info) |
● AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR™ Synthetic Extreme Pressure Lubricant 75W-90 (SVG) |
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● AMSOIL AEF Engine Flush |
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● AMSOIL Synthetic Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) - manual transmission |
● AMSOIL Synthetic Grease (sway bar bushings) |
Fuel
Chevron [89/91 Octane] Top Tier Gasoline
Hydraulics
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● GM Delco Supreme II DOT 3 Brake Fluid (tech info) (GM p/n 12377967) |
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● GM Hydraulic Clutch Fluid – DOT 3 Brake Fluid with Friction Modifiers (GM p/n 12345347) |
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Coolant (260 degree rating)
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● Prestone “Quick Fill 50/50“ Dex-Cool (tech paper 1, tech paper 2) |
Misc Fluids
Prestone “De-Icer” Windshield Washer Fluid
Fluid Volumes
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● Fuel (15.5 gal) |
● Manual Transmission (6.8 pints) |
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● Oil (4.5 qt) |
● Rear Axle (3.5 pints, 2 oz LSD additive) |
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● Coolant (12.5 qt) |
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Engine
Mechanical
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● 1998+ A/C Idler and Belt Tensioner Steel Pulleys (GM p/n 24506756) |
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● Accessory Serpentine (Goodyear Gatorback Poly V-belt p/n 4060945) |
Cooling
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● 180 Degree Thermostat
(Stant SuperStat Premium
p/n 45848) |
Diehard “Gold” North Battery Model 33075 (690CCA, 100RC)
Filters
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● Extended PF52 Oil Filter (AMSOIL p/n EaO23) |
● Fuel Filter (GM p/n 25121293) |
Maintenance
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● Exhaust Manifold O2 Sensors (failure) |
● Lower Intake Manifold Gasket (leaking) |
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● EVAP Purge Valve (wiring circuit failure) |
● Valve Cover Gaskets p/n 25532619 (leaking) |
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● Crankshaft Position Sensor 0336 Code (failure) |
● Oil Pan Gasket p/n 24502397 (leaking) |
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● EGR Valve (p/n 12568589 & gasket p/n 12567275) 1406 Code |
● Oil Pan (dented) |
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● IAC Valve p/n 17112929 (sticking) |
● Front Crankshaft Seal p/n 12582313 (leaking) |
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● Engine Wiring Harness [worn at back and behind engine due to rubbing on stud - created MAP Sensor 0107 code (replaced sensor twice), short in backup light circuit, true cause of EVAP Purge Valve circuit failure, and other “mystery” engine codes that came and went] |
● Crankshaft Sensor Shield p/n 12591982 (damaged) |
Maintenance (Accessories)
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● Power Steering Pump (leaking shaft seal) |
● Coolant Hoses (soft) |
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● A/C Compressor (shaft seal failure) |
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● Alternator (failure) |
● Coolant Reservoir Cap p/n 10188034 |
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● Belt Tensioner Block Coolant Elbow (O-ring failure) |
● Radiator Cap p/n 10316828 |
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● Water Pump (shaft seal failure) |
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Intake
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● (2) 1998 3800 V6 Intake Hoses |
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● Firehawk Hood Gasket (SLP) |
● 12” IAT Extension
Harness (Caspers Electronics p/n 109017) |
Filters
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● Ram Air Filter (NAPA p/n 6323) |
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Exhaust
Headers
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● Fire Sleeving (Taylor) |
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● Header Gasket (GM p/n 24507676) or SCE Copper Header Gasket (p/n 9433) |
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Hi-flow Cat
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● Custom 3” 304SS Connector Pipe (Columbia River) |
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● Custom 3” 304SS S-Bend Pipe
(Columbia River) |
Cat-back: 304SS 2.5” Cat-Back Exhaust System w/ Dual Exhaust (B&B Tri-Flo p/n FBOD-0635)
Resonator
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● (2) 3.25” SS Flat Band T-Bolt Clamp (Clampco p/n 94106-0325) |
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● 2.5” 304SS 1” Offset Pipe (Columbia River p/n SS-250-OFFSET) |
● 3” 304SS S-Pipe (SLP p/n 30045) |
Tips
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● 2.5” 304SS 6x3 Oval Tips (Stainless Specialties) |
● (2) 2.75” SS Flat Band T-Bolt Clamp (Clampco p/n 94106-0275) |
Maintenance Y-pipe (rattle)
Drivetrain
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● Centerforce I Clutch Kit |
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● Centerforce Throw-out Bearing |
● Pilot Bushing |
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● Flywheel |
● Transmission Front Shaft Seal (leaking) |
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● Clutch Slave Cylinder (weak) |
● Clutch Master Cylinder (weak) |
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Transmission
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● 1996 V8 Auto Transmission Cross-member |
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● 1LE Transmission Mount Bushing (GM p/n 22201140) |
Shifter
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● Hurst Comp/Plus Shifter (p/n 391-0032) |
● Hurst 5-speed Pattern White Shift Ball (p/n 163-0025) |
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Rear Axle
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● Aluminum Differential Cover (TA Performance p/n 1809) |
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● GMPP Firebird GT Zexel-Torsen LSD (GM p/n 12363985) |
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● Rear Axle Bearings & Seals (Moser p/n 9563) |
● 3.73 Ring and Pinion Gear (Motive) [RPO GT4] |
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● Rear End Gasket (GM p/n 26016661) |
● Axle C-clip (GM p/n 344171) |
Suspension
Chassis
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● Tubular K-member (Spohn p/n 704-V6) |
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Engine Mount (Energy Suspension p/n 3.1145R) |
Shocks / Springs
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● Shocks (Bilstein Re-valved “SLP” p/n F4-BE5-2406-M1 F & F4-BE5-2407-M1 R) |
● Lowering Springs ( front: 1” 351 lb/in, rear: 1” 80/137 lb/in ) (Eibach Pro-Kit p/n 3831.240) |
Front
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●
35mm
Solid Sway Bar (Suspension
Techniques p/n 50080) |
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● Greaseable
Bushings (Energy Suspension p/n 9.5168R) |
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● Front A-arm Bushings (Energy Suspension p/n 3.3164) |
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● Front Lower A-arm Ball Joint (Moog
p/n K6462) |
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Rear
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● 19mm Sway Bar (GM p/n 10164174) |
● 1LE Shock Insulator Retainer (GM p/n 22166910) |
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● Greaseable
Bushings (Energy Suspension p/n 9.5156R) |
● 1LE Panhard Rod |
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● Endlinks (Energy Suspension) w/ 1LE 2.5” spacer |
● Lower Control Arm w/ 1LE Bushings (GM p/n 10164151) |
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● Upper Shock 1LE Bushing (GM p/n 22166909) |
● Rear Wheel Jounce Bumper 15mm Spacer Kit (GM p/n 12363935) |
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● Lower Shock Bushing (GM p/n 10009135) |
● Torque Arm Bushing (Energy Suspension p/n 3.1111R) |
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● Droop Limiting Straps |
● LCA Bolt-in Re-Location Brackets (UMI
p/n 2012B) |
Steering
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● 1LE Power Steering Cooler (98+) |
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● LT1 14.4:1 Ratio Steering Rack (93-97) |
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Specification |
Factory |
Performance |
Present (left) |
Present (right) |
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Caster |
4.5 to 5.5 |
4.0 to 4.5 |
5.8 |
5.3 |
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Camber |
-0.1 to 0.9 |
-1.5 to -1.0 |
-1.3 |
-0.6 |
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Toe |
-0.10 to 0.10 |
+0.0 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
* The Present alignment is unsatisfactory, and will be corrected.
Maintenance
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● Rear Wheel Jounce Bumper p/n 10164173 (rotted) |
● (2) PHR Bolt p/n 11516933 w/ Nut p/n 11515744 (rusted) |
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● Front Shock Mount p/n 22146933L & 22146934R (rusted) |
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Wheels
Wheels
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● GMPP Firebird GT 17x9 Silver 5-Spoke Aluminum Speedline Aliseo Wheels (GM p/n 12371050) |
● Chrome Long Skirt Hex Head Metal Valve Stem Caps |
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● Late 2nd Gen Wheel Cap Firebird Emblems (GM p/n 527087) |
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Tires
275/40ZR17 Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (Kumho ECSTA ASX)
Maintenance
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● Wheel Lug Nut p/n 9594683 |
● Wheel
Locks Set (AMCOR p/n 057) |
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● Lug Nut Cap (black) p/n 10028614 |
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Brakes
Front (upgrade)
1998+
11.9” Disc Brake (Twin-piston Calipers) (tech info)
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● Slotted/Cross-drilled Black Zinc-coated Front Rotors (EBC) |
● 98+ Semi-metallic Pads (GM p/n 18026298) |
C5 Corvette Caliper Upgrade (front)
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● C5 Standard Twin-piston PBR Calipers (GM p/n 12530682R & 12530683L) |
● C5/98+ Pad/Caliper Bracket Guide Pin (GM p/n 12530697) - 2 required per caliper |
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● C5 Caliper Banjo Bolt Crush Washers (GM p/n 21012386) - 2 required per caliper |
● 98+ Pad/Caliper Bracket Guide Pin Seal (GM p/n 18024233) - 2 required per caliper |
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● C5 Caliper Banjo Bolt (GM p/n 11570052) |
● 98+ Pad/Caliper Bracket (GM p/n 18026163) |
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● C5 Pad/Caliper Bracket Guide Pin Bolt (GM p/n 14067559) - 2 required per caliper |
● 98+ Pad/Caliper Bracket Bolt (GM p/n 18023646) - 2 required per bracket |
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● C5 Caliper Seal Kit (GM p/n 12530686) |
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Rear (upgrade)
1996 Y87 11.5” Disc Brake (Single-piston PBR Calipers)
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● OEM Rotors (Brembo p/n B27135) |
● Carbon Metallic Brake Pads (Performance Friction p/n 0413.20) |
Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hoses (Goodridge G-Stop p/n 12217-SPL)
98+ Master Brake Cylinder (GM p/n 18026276)Maintenance
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● Left Rear Caliper Bracket p/n 18019857 (bent) |
● Bracket Shim p/n 12471185 |
Interior
Ebony Trim Upgrade
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● 2000+ Console (GM) |
● 2000+ Sun Visors (GM p/n 10326256 RH & 10326257 LH) w/o map strap |
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● 2000+ Dash (GM) |
● 2000+ Floor Mat Set (GM p/n 88987426) |
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● 2000+ Camaro Leather Door Panels (GM) |
● 2000+ Seat Side Trim (GM) |
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● 2000+ Door Kick Panels (GM) |
● 2000+ Seat Belt Guides (GM) |
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● 2000+ Sail Panels (GM) |
● 2000+ Ebony Headlight Switch (GM) |
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● 2000+ Quarter Panels w/speaker upgrade |
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Appearance
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● Grey Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel (GM p/n 16752019) |
● Cobb's "Tricked Out" Performance Aluminum Pedal Pads |
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● Grey Model-specific Dash Pad (AutoZone) |
● Black “Pontiac” Logo Seat Belt Shoulder Pads |
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● GMPP Embroidered "Firebird GT" Black Front Floor Mats (GM p/n 12371049) [show ONLY] |
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Instrument Panel
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● Gauge Cluster Bezel (GM p/n 17997875) w/ fog switch cutout |
● 1997+ HVAC Control Panel [knobs are backlit - retained 1996 mode selector switch due to 1996 pneumatic hose connections] |
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● 2000+ Ebony Fog Light Switch (GM p/n 10414007) |
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Console
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● 2000+ Ebony Fog Switch [antenna] (GM p/n 10414007) |
Steering Wheel
Luisi model Vincent 93S
Interior (pillar pod gauges)
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● Analog Wideband AFR Gauge 8.5-18 (AEM p/n 30-5130) |
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Analog Oil Temperature Gauge 100-300 deg F (AEM p/n 30-5140) |
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Maintenance
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● Backup Light Switch p/n 14069600 (failure) |
● Driver-side Mirror p/n 12528882 (broken cable) |
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● Door Jamb Switch p/n 20589218 (rusted) |
● Dash Retainer p/n 10193261 |
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● Door Jamb Switch Seal p/n 20057139 (ripped) |
● Dash Tape p/n 12520053 (5pk) |
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Exterior
Wipers
1998+ Wiper Arms (GM p/n 22154388 L & 22154389 R)
Wiper Blades
Lights (head)
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● T/A Rear Bumper (GM p/n 10201178) |
● T/A Rocker Panel Molding (GM p/n 12369003 & 9004) |
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● Black 1/4”
Automotive Attachment Tape (3M Acrylic Plus p/n 06386) |
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● Mitubishi 3000GT Wing |
● Aluminum Fuel Door (2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse p/n AEC00YDX01) |
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● Front Turnsignals (smoke) |
● Rear Sidelights (smoke) |
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● Rear Filler Panel (GM p/n 5977294) w/ Black Firebird Emblem (GM p/n
12514358) and Black “GT” Emblem (GM p/n 22636920) |
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Appearance
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● Firebird Emblem (front fascia - removed) |
● "Firebird" Emblem (door - removed) |
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● Pontiac Race Flags Badge Emblem (NHRA Special Edition Firebird) |
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SLP Firebird GT Silver Twin-stripe Decal |
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● 1972 GTO White RAM AIR Decal |
● SLP Firebird GT B-piller Bird Decals |
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● Chrome “3800 Series II” Emblem (GM p/n 10278176) |
● CETA Rear Bumper Insert - Charcoal [GM paint code WA7197] |
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● 1992 "FIREBIRD" Fender Emblem |
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Antenna
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● 1998+ Power Antenna (GM p/n 10402860) |
● 1996 Antenna Bracket (GM) |
Halogen Headlights (Sylvania SilverStar p/n H4666ST)
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● Taillight [Brake / Turn Signal] (2057) |
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● Front [Parking / Turn Signal] (3457NA) |
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● Side Front Marker (194) Yellow [ 5 SMT LED ] |
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● Side Rear Marker (194) [ Super Red T10 High Power LED ] |
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● Side Taillamp [fill-in] (194) Red [ 5 SMT LED ] |
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● Backup (1156) |
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● Center Brake Light (921) |
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● Dome (906) |
Electrical Modifications
Alternator
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●
3/8” Red Convoluted Tubing for Battery & Alternator Cables |
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Ø
Radar
Detector
Ø
Antenna Over-Ride
Fog/driving
Lights
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● Weather-proof
Blade Fuse Holder (NAPA p/n BEL784623) |
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● (2) Light Bracket (modified SLP Firehawk) – black powder-coat |
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● (2) Bracket Brace (SLP Firehawk) |
● Dorman 18GA Bullet Splice Tap (Checker Auto) |
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● (2) GM Fog Light Switches |
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● SPST-NO Relay (Hella) |
● Heat
Shrink Tubing |
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● SPDT Switching Relay (Checker Auto) |
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To Be Installed Planned
Phase II Upgrades
Suspension (rear)
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● GM LCA w/ Poly Bushings [Poly Bushings] (Energy Suspension p/n 3.3136G) |
● GM Panhard Rod w/ Poly Bushings (Energy Suspension p/n 3.7106G) |
Brakes (front): Front Ceramic Pads (EBC)
Brakes
(rear): Slotted/Cross-drilled Black Zinc-coated Rear Rotors
(EBC),
Rear Ceramic Pads (EBC)
Phase II Modifications
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● 99+ Upper Intake Manifold (UIM) |
● Mini-AFC 1.1 (Easy Performance) |
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● 97-98 69mm Grand Prix GTP L67 Throttle Body |
● UIM Gasket (GM p/n 24506259) |
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● TB to UIM Adapter (custom) |
● L67 Gasket (GM p/n 24503648) |
Engine (mechanical): Sandwich Style Oil Cooler (Perma-Cool p/n 10189), 24 lb/hr MPI Fuel Injectors (LT1), PCV System Air/Oil Separater (2)
Engine
(sensors):
Throttle Position Sensor Enhancer (Casper Electronics p/n 102018)
Suspension
(front): Bump Steer Adjustable Tie Rods (Spohn p/n BS-4)
Suspension
(rear): Torque Arm Relocation (UMI p/n 2210)
Brake
Cooling: BSR Brake Air Inlet Ducts (BSR.001.WCS)
Drivetrain:
SLP Ring & Pinion Install Kit
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Proposed Engine Buildup
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● CompCams Valve Locks (ZZP) |
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● Rollmaster Timing Set w/ Single Roller Chain (ZZP) |
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● Oil Volume (Pressure) Kit (ZZP) |
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● CompCams LS1 style Valve Spring Retainers (ZZP) |
Engine: 4.2L
High Performance Stroker Kit (COME Racing)
Dream Engine
Engine: 2000 SSEi L67, LS1 Throttle Body, Magnuson-Eaton MP90 Supercharger, Water-cooled Intercooler, FFF Long Tube SS Headers
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Alternatives / Misc
Engine: Diamond 9.5:1 Coated
Pistons, GM L32 Forged Connecting Rods, ARP
Connecting Rod Bolts, Clevite 77
TriMetal Rod Bearings, Clevite 77 TriMetal Main Bearings, ARP Main Stud Kit, 4.1L
Stroker Kit (ZZP), Abbott
Racing Intake Manifold P&P, ZZP Stage 2 Heads, SSM Stage 3 Heads, Intake
Spacer, Fuel Injector Blueprinting
Engine
(electrical): Adjustable Fan Controller w/ 3/8" MPT Probe
(Derale p/n 16749), Radiator Hose Temperature Sender Adapter, Fan Relay Delay
Module (Casper Electronics p/n 109086)
Engine
(sensors):
Throttle Position Sensor Enhancer
Engine (misc):
Accessory Serpentine (Dayco Poly Cog p/n 5060945), Engine Mount (Energy Suspension p/n 3.1145)
Hydraulics: Pennzoil Super Heavy Duty DOT 3 Brake Fluid
Intake: 4” Cobra Head Elbow, 3” Cobra Head Elbow, Lingenfelter
SuperTube (p/n LN0042)
Exhaust: Headers (Pacesetter Armor-coat
p/n 72C1209), BMR Tunnel Brace, 3
“ to 2.5” 304SS Adapter (Pypes p/n PVA10), 3" SS Flat Band T-Bolt Clamps (SuperTrapp p/n 094-3000), 2.5" SS Flat Band T-Bolt Clamps (SuperTrapp
p/n 094-2500), 2.5" 304SS 90 degree 3.75" Radius
Mandrel Bend Pipe (Columbia River p/n SS-250-375-090), Custom 2.5” 304SS 5 degree Mandrel Bend Pipe (Columbia
River)
Steering: Power Steering Cooler (Derale p/n 13200)
Suspension: Endlinks
(Energy Suspension p/n 9.8118), LCA 1LE Rubber
Bushing (GM p/n 10164152), LCA Hardware (Hotchkis
p/n 1701), SuperGrease (Hotchkis p/n 3101)
Brakes: Pegasus Brake Air Inlet Ducts, Silicone
Ducting
Wheels: 3mm Front Wheel Spacer (GM p/n 14091902), 0.625” Rear Wheel Spacers (Baer)
Body (front):
Wings West W-Typ Front Air Dam (p/n 890188), Firebird GT Front GFX (W68), “Images” Front Spoiler
Body (appearance): Silver Stripe Decal, GMPP Firebird GT Silver Stripe (GM p/n 12371046), GMPP Firebird GT Ornamentation (left headlight cover, doors, right rear bumper) Package (GM p/n 12371047),
Body (other):
1968 Pontiac L6 Hood-Mounted 5500 RPM Redline Tach
Wiper
Blades: Bosch 24” Micro Edge
Excel p/n 40924
Lighting: Headlight Conversion, 1996
Firehawk Fog Lights, Catz XLD Amber Fog/Driving Lights (p/n CZL-138),
LED
Lights
Interior: 4-piece (Option #1) Mat Set
Interior
(dash): 1997 Digital Instrument Panel
Interior
(console): Grey Switch Panel (GM p/n
10280509) w/ black 93-96 Camaro Fog Light Switch (GM), Ash Tray Switch Panel,
“Performance Suspension” Emblem (GM p/n 10041161)
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> FE7
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> W68 Sport Appearance Package
<
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> Supercharged Firebirds (HPP April 1997) <
> Rx for the V6 (Popular Hot Rodding) <
> Tech Info <
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name: Rob
AKA: FirebirdGT
(Robert)
FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com
- Your V6 Performance Source!
Contact: FirebirdGT@cableone.net
Location: Arizona
Age: 59
Personal Info: Mechanical engineer,
held National level SCCA Technical Inspectors license (1976-79)
F-Body Background: Extensive collection
of GM F-body technical documents, specializing in V6 information
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