y2k_ta's 1995 Pontiac Firebird

Factory Options:

Currently a V6, but will be V8-powered. I'm parting out the V6 & everything else I don't need to offset the cost of the conversion.

Exterior Modifications:

Converting Formula LT1-style bodywork to LS1-style Trans Am--emblems and all! Added NHRA Edition Emblem package as well.
Rustoleum "$98 Dollar Paint Job" (see Hot Rod Magazine July 2007)

Interior Modifications:

Gutted interior, Summit Racing Seat, Grant Steering Wheel, Auto Meter Guages, Fire Extinguisher, Ozite Carpeting, RCI 5 pt. harness, RCI Window Net, Kirkey Rollbar Padding, S&W Race Cars 10 pt. cage, and B&M Shifter

Custom-made wiring harness to run all the guages, line lock, car alarm, driving lights, dash illumination, fuel pump and fan

Homemade partial mini tubs to clear the MT Drag Radials

Homemade aluminum rear bulkhead to seal off battery & fuel cell from the driver's compartment (required by NHRA)

Performance:

4.8L Truck Block (from a 2004 Chevy Truck)
F-body Water Pump, Alternator & brackets
Edelbrock EFI Victor Jr. LS1 Intake & Low Profile Intake Elbow
Performance Products 85mm Throttle Body
28.8# LS1 Fuel Injectors
LS1 Ignition Coils
Taiwan Long Tube Headers
Summit Exhaust Cut-outs & Glasspack Mufflers
Built 1970 BOP TH400 Transmission (from an '70 Oldsmobile 442)
B&M Transmission Cooler
Denny's Driveshaft
10 bolt w/ 3.73 gears

Suspension/Chassis:

Full UMI Performance Suspension [project sponsor]
Competition Engineering 3-way Adjustable Drag Racing Shocks [rear]
Factory DeCarbon Struts [front]
BMR Extreme Drag Bar
Eibach Sportline Springs
LS1 K-member, steering rack, steering linkage & motor mounts
Mickey Thompson ET Drag Radials mounted on Weld Racing Prostars [rear]
Off-brand tires mounted on Weld Racing Prostars [front]

Drivetrain:

With all the rage being Hybrids now-a-days, I am joining in and building my own!
**1995 Firebird
**2004 Chevy Silverado 4.8L Engine
**1970 Oldsmobile 442 TH400 Transmission
That all adds up to "hybrid" in my opinion!

Electronics:

Techrods.com stand-alone LS1 engine wiring harness
Painless Wiring Fan Relay
Custom-made wiring harness for dashboard
B&M Steering Wheel-mounted Line Lock Button & TH400 Kickdown Switch
Auto Meter Gauges & Clock
Aeromotive fuel pump
JC Whitney Car Alarm
Rear-mounted battery
Summit Racing Battery Cut-off Switch
SJM Manufacturing Line Lock

To-Do List:

Custom vinyl graphics designed by me & cut by my brother.