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                                                                                                                                                                   4th Generation Firebird Prototype

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GMPP Firebird GT Package

 

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1996 Pontiac Firebird Hardtop Coupe  (FS87V)

High Performance Street

Exterior PHOTOS

 

Underhood PHOTOS

 

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Installed          To Be Installed          Planned

 

Original Factory Options

1SB Option Group [C60, B35, B84, AH3, W52]

(C49) Electric Rear Window Defogger

(C60) Air Conditioning

(41U) Exterior - Black

(B35, replaced) Graphite Rear Floor Mats

(12I / 19I, modified) Interior Trim - Graphite / Ebony

(B84, removed) Body Side Moldings

 

(AH3) 4-way Manual Seat Adjuster - Drivers Side

 

(W52, replaced) ETR AM/FM Stereo with Cassette

 

Engine  

3800 Series II V6 (L36)

19 lb/hr MPI Fuel Injectors (AC Delco 217-306)

 

● 65 mm Hitachi TB

Drivetrain

4-Speed w/OD (3.75, 2.19, 1.41, 1.00, 0.72) Borg-Warner T5 Manual Transmission (M49)

● 10 Bolt - 7.50” OD Series 3 Carrier Rear Axle

 

● 3.23 Gears (GU5, replaced)

 

Lubrication

AMSOIL ATM 10W30 Synthetic Oil (tech info)

AMSOIL SEVERE GEAR™ Synthetic Extreme Pressure Lubricant 75W-90 (SVG)

AMSOIL AEF Engine Flush

AMSOIL Slip-Lock™ Differential Additive (ADA)

AMSOIL Synthetic Universal Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) - manual transmission

Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease (sway bar bushings)

Fuel:  Chevron [89/91 Octane]    Top Tier Gasoline

Hydraulics

GM Delco Supreme II DOT 3 Brake Fluid  (tech info)  (GM p/n 12377967)

Valvoline “SynPower” Synthetic Power Steering Fluid

Hydraulic Clutch Fluid – DOT 3 Brake Fluid with Friction Modifiers (GM p/n 12345347)

 

Coolant (260 degree rating)

Prestone “Quick Fill 50/50“ Dex-Cool (tech paper 1, tech paper 2)

Royal Purple Purple Ice® Coolant Additive

Distilled Water

 

Misc Fluids: Prestone “De-Icer” Windshield Washer Fluid

Fluid Volumes

● Fuel (15.5 gal)

● Manual Transmission (6.8 pints)

● Oil (4.5 qt)

● Rear Axle (3.5 pints, 2 oz LSD additive)

● Coolant (12.5 qt)

 

 

Filters

● Extended PF52 Oil Filter (Mobil 1 p/n M1-201)

Fuel Filter (GM p/n 25121293)

● Ram Air Filter (K&N p/n 33-2035)

 

Wiper Blades:  24” Bosch ICON™  p/n 424A  

Brakes (front)

Slotted/Cross-drilled Black Zinc-coated Front Rotors (EBC)

● 98+ Semi-metallic Pads (GM p/n 18026298) 

Brakes (rear)

OEM Rotors (Brembo p/n B27135)

Carbon Metallic Brake Pads (Performance Friction p/n 0413.20)

Tires: 275/40ZR17 Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires (Kumho ECSTA ASX)

 

Alignment

 

Specification

Factory

Performance

Present (left)

Present (right)

Caster

4.5 to 5.5

4.0 to 4.5

5.8

5.3

Camber

-0.1 to 0.9

-1.5 to -1.0

-1.3

-0.6

Toe

-0.10 to 0.10

+0.0

0.05

0.05

* The Present alignment is unsatisfactory, and will be corrected.

 

Battery: Diehard “Gold” North Battery Model 33075 (690CCA, 100RC)

Lighting   Halogen Headlights (Sylvania SilverStar p/n H4666ST)

Incandescent

LED Bulbs

● Taillight [Brake / Turn Signal]  (2057)

Taillight [Brake / Turn Signal]  (1157) [ 25x5 High Powered Wide Angle SMT LED ]

● Front [Parking / Turn Signal]  (3057)

Front [Parking / Turn Signal]  (3157)  [ 25x5 High Powered Wide Angle SMT LED ]

● Side F&R Marker / Taillamp [fill-in]  (194)

Side F&R Marker / Taillamp [fill-in] (194)  [ 9 SMT LED Tower II ]

● Backup  (1156)

Backup (1156)  [ 18x14 LED Matrix II ]

● Center Brake Light  (921)

Center Brake Light  (921)  [ 9 LED Matrix ]

● Mirror Maplight  (212-2)

Mirror Maplight  (212-2)  [ 6 LED Super High Flux 44x16mm ]

● Dome  (906)

Dome  (921)  [ 9 LED Matrix ]

 

Cleaners

● Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer®

PlastX™ Clear Plastic Cleaner & Polish

● Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer

Zaino Polish

● Meguiars “Hot Shine” Tire Spray

 

 

Upgrades

Engine (mechanical)

 

1998+ A/C Idler and Belt Tensioner Steel Pulleys (GM p/n 24506756)

1997+ Harmonic Balancer (GM p/n 12563281)

Accessory Serpentine (Goodyear Gatorback Poly V-belt p/n 4060945)

1997+ HB Bolt (GM p/n 24506341)

 

 

Exhaust: 304SS 2.5” Cat-Back Exhaust System w/ Twin 4.5” Oval Tips (B&B Tri-Flo p/n FBOD-0635)

Drivetrain

Centerforce I Clutch Kit

Rear Axle Bearings & Seals (Moser p/n 9563)

● Centerforce Throw-out Bearing

Aluminum Differential Cover (TA Performance p/n 1809)

Shifter

Hurst Billet/Plus Shifter (p/n 391-5032)

7/16” - 20 Natural Aluminum Finish Stick (p/n 538-0185)

 

5-speed Pattern 16mm x 1.50 White 2” Shift Ball (EPCO p/n E5-T200)

Suspension

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)

Suspension (front)

35mm Solid Sway Bar (Suspension Techniques p/n 50080) w/ Poly Endlinks

Greaseable Bushings (Energy Suspension p/n 9.5168R)

Suspension (rear)

● 19mm Sway Bar (GM p/n 10164174)

● 1LE Shock Insulator Retainer (GM p/n 22166910)

Greaseable Bushings (Energy Suspension p/n 9.5156R)

1LE Panhard Rod

● Endlinks (Energy Suspension) w/ 1LE 2.5” spacer

● Lower Control Arm w/ 1LE Bushings (GM p/n 10164151)

● Upper Shock 1LE Bushing (GM p/n 22166909)

Rear Wheel Jounce Bumper 15mm Spacer Kit (GM p/n 12363935)

● Lower Shock Bushing (GM p/n 10009135)

Torque Arm Bushing (Energy Suspension p/n 3.1111R)

Wheels

● GMPP Firebird GT 17x9 Silver 5-Spoke Aluminum Speedline Aliseo Wheels (GM p/n 12371050)

Chrome Long Skirt Hex Head Metal Valve Stem Caps

● Late 2nd Gen Wheel Cap Firebird Emblems (GM p/n 527087)

 

Brakes (common): Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hoses (Goodridge G-Stop p/n 12217-SPL)

Interior (appearance)

2000+ Ebony Console (GM)

Grey Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel (GM p/n 16752019)

● 2000+ Ebony Radio/HVAC Bezel (GM p/n 10429501)

Black “Pontiac” Logo Seat Belt Shoulder Pads

● 2000+ Ebony Door Handle Bezels (GM)

Grey Model-specific Dash Pad (AutoZone)

2000+ Ebony Sun Visors (GM p/n 10326256 RH & 10326257 LH) w/o map strap

"Tricked Out" Performance Aluminum Pedal Pads

2000+ Ebony Floor Mat Set (GM p/n 88987426)

GMPP Embroidered "Firebird GT" Black Front Floor Mats (GM p/n 12371049) [show ONLY ]

2000+ Ebony Seat Side Trim (GM)

 

2000+ Ebony Seat Belt Guides (GM)

 

2000+ Ebony A-pillar Trim (GM p/n 10410020 RH & 10410021 LH)

 

2000+ Ebony Headlight Switch (GM)

 

Sound System:  ETR AM/FM Stereo w/ CD Player (W53)

Exterior:  1998+ Wiper Arms (GM p/n 22154388 L & 22154389 R)

 

Modifications

Engine (mechanical)

 

180 Degree Thermostat (Stant SuperStat Premium p/n 45848)

Thermostat O-ring Seal (GM)

PCM:  1997 PCM (GM p/n 16227797) [re-tuned with HP Tuners]  2G1FP22K9V2115646

Engine (intake)

● Ram Air Box (GM) - gasket removed

● (2) 1998 3800 V6 Intake Hoses

● Firehawk Hood Gasket (SLP)

● 12” IAT Extension Harness (Caspers Electronics p/n 109017)

 

Exhaust System (cat)

 

3” 304SS Band Clamps (Pypes p/n HVC13)

3.25” SS Flat Band T-Bolt Clamp (Clampco p/n 94106-0325)

Custom 3” 304SS Connector Pipe (Racing Solutions)

3” SS Ball & Socket Connector Kit (Bassani)

3” SS 2-Sensor Hi-flow Cat (Magnaflow p/n 94169)

Custom 3” 304SS S-Bend Pipe (Racing Solutions)

Exhaust System (intermediate)

3” 304SS Bullet Resonator (SLP Loud Mouth™ II p/n 31067)

(2) 3.25” SS Flat Band T-Bolt Clamp (Clampco p/n 94106-0325)

3” to 2.5” 304SS Transition (Stainless Works p/n TT32.5)

2.75” SS Flat Band T-Bolt Clamp (Clampco p/n 94106-0275)

2.5” 304SS 1” Offset Pipe (Racing Solutions p/n SS-250-OFFSET)

 

 

Exhaust System (rear)

 

2.5” 304SS Dual Tips (Racing Solutions)

(2) 2.75” SS Flat Band T-Bolt Clamp (Clampco p/n 94106-0275)

Transmission

Clutch Master Cylinder restriction removal

1996 V8 Auto Transmission Cross-member

 

1LE Transmission Mount Bushing (GM p/n 22201140)

Shifter:  6-speed Rubber Tunnel Shifter Boot

Drivetrain

● GMPP Lightweight Racing 3” Aluminum Driveshaft (GM p/n 12564003)

2.5” M12x1.5 Rear Wheel Studs (ARP p/n 100-7708)

● GMPP Firebird GT Zexel-Torsen LSD (GM p/n 12363985)

● 0.5” Rear Wheel Spacer (Crager)

3.73 Ring and Pinion Gear (Motive)

 

Steering:  Rag Joint Eliminator (Unbalanced Engineering)

Chassis

Shock Tower Brace (Hotchkis p/n 2006B)

Bolt-on Subframe Connectors (UMI p/n 2002)

Tubular K-member (Spohn p/n 704-V6)

Suspension

Front Upper A-arm w/ Moog Ball Joint (Spohn p/n 742)

LCA Bolt-in Re-Location Brackets (UMI p/n 2012)

Front Upper A-arm Mounting Hardware Kit (Spohn p/n 985)

Front A-arm Bushings (Energy Suspension p/n 3.3164)

 

Front Lower A-arm Ball Joint (Moog p/n K6462)

 

Brakes (front):  1998+ 11.9” Disc Brake (Twin-piston Calipers)  (tech info), 98+ Master Brake Cylinder (GM p/n 18026276)

C5 Corvette Caliper Upgrade (front)

● 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

● 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

● C5 Caliper Banjo Bolt (GM p/n 11570052)

● 98+ Pad/Caliper Bracket (GM p/n 18026163)

● 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

● C5 Caliper Seal Kit (GM p/n 12530686)

● 98+ Semi-metallic Pads (GM p/n 18026298) 

Stainless Steel Caliper Pistons

Brakes (rear):  1996 Y87 11.5” Disc Brake (Single-piston PBR Calipers)

Body

● T/A Rear Bumper (GM p/n 10201178)

T/A Rocker Panel Molding (GM p/n 12369003 & 9004)

Firehawk Ram Air Hood

    w/ hood Air Box gasket (GM p/n 12359196)

Black 1/4” Automotive Attachment Tape (3M Acrylic Plus p/n 06386)

T/A Hatch

    w/o Wing

Mecham High-mount Aero-Tail

Body (appearance)

Firebird Emblem (front fascia - removed)

"Firebird" Emblem (door - removed)

Pontiac Race Flags Badge Emblem

Silver Stripe Decal

Rear Filler Panel (GM p/n 5977294)

    w/ Black Firebird Emblem (GM p/n 12514358) and Black “GT” Emblem (GM p/n 22636920)

 

Hood Decal (Silver 8” x 60”)

Front Turnsignals (smoke)

 

“Collector Edition” Matte Black Rear Bumper

Lights (head):  Headlight Gear (Brass)

Instrument Panel

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]

2000+ Ebony Fog Light Switch (GM p/n 10414007)

 

Console

Fan Switch (SLP p/n 63011)

2000+ Ebony Fog Switch [driving lights] (GM p/n 10414007)

Antenna

● 1998+ Power Antenna (GM p/n 10402860)

● 1996 Antenna Bracket (GM)

Rear View Mirror: HomeLink® Compass/Temperature Auto-Dimming Mirror with Map Lights (p/n 50-GENK60), Install Instructions

 

Electrical Modifications

Alternator

30” long  5/16” x ¼” lugs  4AWG Alternator Cable

● 3/8” Red Convoluted Tubing for Battery & Alternator Cables

(3) ½” OD x ¼” ID x 3/32” thk Copper (Spacer) Washers

 

Remote Manual Fan Switch

Ø  Radar Detector

Ø  Antenna Over-Ride

Fog/driving Lights

Fog/Driving Lights (Hella Optilux 2020 p/n 88184)

Weather-proof Blade Fuse Holder (NAPA p/n BEL784623)

(2) Light Bracket (modified SLP Firehawk) black powder-coat

(2) Double & (2) Single Weather Pack Connectors (NAPA)

(2) Bracket Brace (SLP Firehawk)

Dorman 18GA Bullet Splice Tap (Checker Auto)

(2) GM Fog Light Switches

Open-barrel 5mm Male Bullet Connector (JST p/n SGM-21-5)

SPST-NO Relay (Hella)

Heat Shrink Tubing

SPDT Switching Relay (Checker Auto)

¼” and 1/2” Black Convoluted Tubing

 

Maintenance

Engine

Exhaust Manifold O2 Sensors (failure)

Lower Intake Manifold Gasket (leaking)

EVAP Purge Valve (wiring circuit failure)

Valve Cover Gaskets p/n 25532619 (leaking)

Crankshaft Position Sensor 0336 Code (failure)

Oil Pan Gasket p/n 24502397 (leaking)

EGR Valve (p/n 12568589 & gasket p/n 12567275) 1406 Code

Oil Pan (dented)

IAC Valve p/n 17112929 (sticking)

Front Crankshaft Seal p/n 12582313 (leaking)

● 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)

Accessories

Power Steering Pump (leaking shaft seal)

● Coolant Hoses (soft)

A/C Compressor (shaft seal failure)

Coolant Reservoir p/n 10402687

Alternator (failure)

Coolant Reservoir Cap p/n 10188034

Belt Tensioner Block Coolant Elbow (O-ring failure)

Radiator Cap p/n 10316828

Water Pump (shaft seal failure)

 

Exhaust   Y-pipe (rattle)

Drivetrain

● Flywheel

Transmission Front Shaft Seal (leaking)

Clutch Slave Cylinder (weak)

● Rear End (worn bearings and leaking seals)

● Clutch Master Cylinder (weak)

● Axle C-clip p/n 344171

● Pilot Bushing

Rear End Gasket p/n 26016661

Suspension

Rear Wheel Jounce Bumper p/n 10164173 (rotted)

(2) PHR Bolt p/n 11516933 w/ Nut p/n 11515744 (rusted)

Front Shock Mount p/n 22146933L & 22146934R (rusted)

 

Brakes

● Left Rear Caliper Bracket p/n 18019857 (bent)

● Bracket Shim p/n 12471185

Wheels

● Wheel Lug Nut p/n 9594683

Wheel Locks Set (AMCOR p/n 057)

Lug Nut Cap (black) p/n 10028614

 

Body

● Backup Light Switch p/n 14069600 (failure)

● Driver-side Mirror p/n 12528882 (broken cable)

● Door Jamb Switch p/n 20589218 (rusted)

● Rear Light Housings (cracked)

● Door Jamb Switch Seal p/n 20057139 (ripped)

Dash Tape p/n 12520053 (5pk)

 

Dash Retainer p/n 10193261

 

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To Be Installed          Planned

Phase II Upgrades

Suspension (rear)

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

Engine (intake manifold)

99+ Upper Intake Manifold (UIM)

Mini-AFC 1.1 (Easy Performance)

97-98 69mm Grand Prix GTP L67 Throttle Body

 

● TB to UIM Adapter (custom)  

UIM to LIM Gasket

Engine (mechanical): Sandwich Style Oil Cooler (Perma-Cool p/n 10189), 24 lb/hr MPI Fuel Injectors (LT1)

Engine (sensors): Throttle Position Sensor Enhancer (Casper Electronics p/n 102018)

Exhaust System (headers)

 

CIA Ceramic Headers (p/n V602)

Fire Sleeving (Taylor)

Header Gasket (GM p/n 24507676) or SCE Copper Header Gasket (p/n 9433)

Modified A/C Hoses (2000+ hoses w/ 1996 fittings)

Locking Header Bolts (Stage 8)

 

Steering:  Power Steering Cooler (Pema-Cool p/n 1001)

Suspension (front):  Bump Steer Adjustable Tie Rods (Baer p/n 3301011)

Suspension (rear):  Torque Arm Relocation (UMI p/n 2210)

Brake Cooling:  BSR Brake Air Inlet Ducts (BSR.001.WCS)

Body (appearance)

“Images” Front Spoiler

Aluminum Fuel Door (Mitsubishi Eclipse p/n AEC00YDX01)

Wings West Rear Spoiler

● Chrome “3800 Series II” Emblem (GM p/n 10278176)

Interior:  Steering Wheel (LaCarra Mark 9 GT Standard p/n 922)

Interior (pillar pod gauges)

Digital Wideband AFR Gauge (AEM p/n 30-4100)

Dual Gauge Full Pillar Pod (black)

AeroForce Interceptor OBDII Scan Gauge (p/n AF1-OBDII)

 

 

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Proposed Engine Buildup

STAGE 1

Engine

CompCams GT2 Cam (ZZP)

CompCams Valve Locks (ZZP)

Stock Lifters and Pushrods

Rollmaster Timing Set w/ Single Roller Chain (ZZP)

Aluminum (1.6 Ratio) Roller Rocker Package (ZZP)

● Timing Chain Dampener (ZZP)

CompCams 105# Valve Springs p/n 26915 (ZZP)

● Oil Volume (Pressure) Kit (ZZP)

CompCams LS1 style Valve Spring Retainers (ZZP)

Accel 150126 26 lb/hr Fuel Injectors

STAGE 2

Engine:  Abbott Racing Stage 2 Heads [98+ heads (casting 4781)], ARP Head Stud Kit (Intense), Cosmetic MLS .052” 4-Layer Head Gaskets (ZZP),

 

STAGE 3

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), SLP Plug Wire Fire Sleeving, 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), 3” 304SS S-Pipe (SLP p/n 30045), 2.5" 304SS 90 degree 3.75" Radius Mandrel Bend Pipe (Racing Solutions p/n SS-250-375-090), Custom 2.5” 304SS 5 degree Mandrel Bend Pipe (Racing Solutions)

 

Drivetrain:  4-speed w/OD Tremec TKO-500 Manual Transmission, Exedy Clutch Kit (p/n 04-169S)

Shifter: Hurst White Shift Ball (p/n 163-0008)

Steering:  2000 14.4:1 Ratio Steering Rack w/ linkage, Power Steering Cooler (Derale p/n 13200)

Suspension:  Endlinks (Energy Suspension p/n 9.8118), Adjustable PHR (Hotchkis p/n 1501), Hotchkis Torque Arm Bushing, Alston Bolt-on Subframe Connectors (p/n ALS 102410), Alston Bolt-on Subframes (p/n 102410), BMR Torque Arm Relocation, LCA 1LE Rubber Bushing (GM p/n 10164152), LCA Hardware (Hotchkis p/n 1701), SuperGrease (Hotchkis p/n 3101), Panhard Rod w/ 1LE Bushings (GM p/n 10262147), PA Racing K-member 

Brakes:  Slotted/Cross-drilled 11.9” Rotors (ACDelco DuraStop Performance p/n 18A1179 L &18A1180 R ), Ceramic Pads (ACDelco DuraStop Performance p/n 17D749CH ), Slotted/Cross-drilled Rotors, Pegasus Brake Air Inlet Ducts, Silicone Ducting, G2 Caliper Paint System Kit (black)

Wheels:  3mm Front Wheel Spacer (GM p/n 14091902), 0.5” Rear Wheel Spacers (Baer), SLP 17x9 Firehawk Silver Painted 5-spoke Wheels

Body (front):  Wings West W-Typ Front Air Dam (p/n 890188), Firebird GT Front GFX (W68),

Body (rear):  T/A Rear Hatch [replace wing with IROC Spoiler (SLP p/n 11089), 2006 GTO Wing, 1971 GTO Wing, or 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT Wing], 1997-1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Kaminari KTR Rear Wing (modified pic1 & pic2)

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), LeMans/Monza style Fuel Cap, 2009 Viper SRT10 ACR Fuel Filler Cover

Body (other):  1968 L6 Hood-Mounted 5500 RPM Redline Tach (p/n T556-6), AutoLoc Power Windows

Wiper Blades:  Bosch 24” Micro Edge Excel p/n 40924

Lighting: Headlight Conversion, Relays, 1996 Firehawk Fog Lights, Catz XLD Amber Fog/Driving Lights (p/n CZL-138), Matrix Fog/Driving Lights (p/n M06017), LED Lights

Interior:  Steering Wheel (Grant), 4-piece (Option #1) Mat Set, Interior Paint (VHT)

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)

Interior (aux gauges):  Digital Fuel Pressure Gauge 0-100 PSI (AEM p/n 30-4401)

 

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> 1996 Firebird Specifications <

> Firebird RPO Codes <

 

> Y87 Performance Package <

> FE7 Showroom Stock Package (includes 1LE Autocross Package) <

> W68 Sport Appearance Package <

 

> B&B Exhaust <

> Supercharged Firebirds (HPP April 1997) <

> Rx for the V6 (Popular Hot Rodding) <

 

> Formulas / Calculations <

> Tech Info <

 

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Personal Information

Name: Rob

AKA: FirebirdGT (Robert)

FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com - Your V6 Performance Source!

Contact: FirebirdGT@cableone.net

Location: Arizona

Age: 58

 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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JSK Auto

 

 

Specialty Suppliers

 

UMI Performance Suspensions

 

Energy Suspension Parts

 

 

General Suppliers

 

GM Parts Department

 

GM Parts Direct

 

GM Restoration Parts

 

Summit Racing

 

Jegs

 

Checker Auto

 

Rock Auto

 

Performance Parts Wholesale

 

National Performance Parts Warehouse

 

Auto Parts Warehouse

 

 

 

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Favorite Cars

 

1972 GTO

 

1969 Firebird 400

 

1971 Firebird Formula 400

 

1963 - 65 Corvette Grand Sport Coupe

 

1964 Corvette Grand Sport Roadster

 

1967 Corvette Sting Ray Coupe

 

1958 Thunderbird

 

 

 

Updated 4-5-2010