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Basic Specifications
Vehicle Color: WhiteEngine Type: 6 Cylinder
Transmission: Auto
Est. Horsepower: 243 HP
Est. Curb Weight: 3,311 lbs.
Mileage: 62,500 miles
On the Dyno
Max Power: 194WHPMax Torque: 220WTQ
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Get your forum exposure. Click here and join for FREE!jbmetal's 1997 Pontiac Firebird
I'm going to keep my 1997 Firebird, and make it better!!!
About this Current Vehicle:
I bought my 1997 F-body on May 2006...
These cars have been my passion long before I owned mine...
Vehicle Journal:
Oct 20
2002 WS6 Rear End
Today, my mechanic did a great job on my car. I had installed my 40k mile "new" rear end and aluminum driveshaft that I bought on summer. It has all the LS1 rear brakes and LSD with 3.42 gears. Also, he installed the rear control arms polyurethane bushings and changed the tranny filter. Now I have all that installed and a smooth shifting tranny. 
I live on a condominium, so...these kind installs can't be done at home. 
Sep 15
Tie end rods!!
Today I had to replace both tie end rods, left and right...fortunately the inner tie rods were in perfect condition. Also, I installed polyurethane bushings on front control arms, lower and upper. Now...the ride quality is as perfect as a new car. :p
Nice!
May 28
Clear Signal Lights!
Just as I expected, those clear lights look perfect on the car...white firebird and clear signal lights...nice!!
With them I bought amber bulbs, just to make it look stock when turned on. I love how it looks!
Factory Options:
Open Differential with 3.08 gears
16" wheels with 215-60R16 tire size...changed to Nitto's 235-55R16
4-Wheel ABS with just front disc brakes
4 Speakers System
4L60E Automatic Transmission
Exterior Modifications:
Front Clear Lights with Amber Bulbs
Rear Side Clear Lights with Red Bulbs (removed, it looked as if light bulbs were pink)
Interior Modifications:
Rear hatch speaker panels
Performance:
Custom Intake (Thermally treated) with K&N Filter
Pacesetter Headers
Custom 2.5" Exhaust pipes with Flowmaster muffler with dual exhaust
MSD Ignition Coils
MSD Spark plug wires
Bosch +4 Platinum Spark Plugs
Hypertech 160Deg PowerStat
High-Flow Water Pump
Suspension/Chassis:
Front Control Arm Polyurethane Bushings
Rear Control Arm Polyurethane Bushings
Tie end Rods replacement done!
Drilled-Slotted Front Rotors
Rear LS1 disc brakes
3-point Subframe Connectors (soon)
Drivetrain:
Limited-Slip Differential with 3.42 gears
2002 T/A's Aluminum Driveshaft
B&M Transmission SuperCooler
Electronics:
Casper Electronics' TPS Enhancer
A good tune from PCMforless.com (after dyno testing)
Rear hatch speaker panels with 4" Sony Xplod speakers
To-Do List:
Analyzing the possibility to install:
ARH Stage 3 Heads
Cometic MLS Head Gaskets (0.052" - Increase compression)
ARH Ported UIM & LIM
ARH Naturally Aspirated Camshaft
JP Double Roller Timing Chain
ZZP 68mm Ported Throttle Body
Comp Cams OE-R Hydraulic Roller Lifters
Grand Prix GTP 36# Fuel Injectors
Stock MAF Sensor & Screen Removal
SLP 85mm High-Flow MAF Sensor
Drilled-Slotted Rear Rotors
UMI Rear Control Arms Relocation Brackets
UMI Torque Arm Relocation kit
And...a hardcore PCM Tune
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15 Comments on jbmetal's Firebird
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Great looking car. 15 stars.
Just so you know, Nice ride and I gave you 15 stars If you have a chance I would appreciate you rating and comment on mine, Thanks
looks really nice
Nice firebird, just like my last one
you're forgeting some good sticky tires there... in the list
Hellz yeah... Step 1 of the "Building it up to be Fast" plan, has taken effect... now for the rest of it!
V6 will soon turn into a V8
C'mon peeps!... who wants to buy a Hot V6?! It's in great condition and well kept!
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