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Basic Specifications
Vehicle Color: Cameo WhiteEngine Type: 8 Cylinder
Transmission: Manual
Est. Horsepower: 250 HP
Est. Curb Weight: 3,500 lbs.
Mileage: 79,000 miles
Formula's 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula
The world-famous Low-and-Slowmobile!
About this Current Vehicle:
I bought this car back in 2004, when i was 17, for just over 4000 dollars. It is my first car, my dream car, and my absolute baby. She's killed at least two relationships and drinks every spare dime I find, but it's worth it all and then more! I picked the old girl up in almost-original condition (mildly, poorly restored) and have since been turning it into the beast that haunts my dreams.
It's still VERY MUCH a work in progress, but I completed my first subsystem on the car this year--the suspension. Now before you knock ART's suspension design, go out there and give it a try. I was a staunch believer in traditional coil-overs as the only way to go for a handling-oriented car, but Bret, the owner of air ride, took me out in their camaro and made me a believer. If you're ever anywhere near Greenwood, Greenville, or Spartanburg South Carolina, let me know! I'll take you out for yourself and let you see if it still feels like the lowrider junk everyone expects it to be.
Factory Options:
-3.08 positraction rear
-rear defrost
-manual windows
-manual locks
-base interior (dark carmine)
-front disk brakes
-Chevrolet 350
-Saginaw 4-speed
-Rally 2 wheels
-Rally gauges
-w50 appearance package
-no a/c
Exterior Modifications:
A good polish and a lot of wax.
Interior Modifications:
-Procar Rally Seats
-Custom "TKO" stock-appearance shifter handle
Performance:
-Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake Manifold
-Barry Grant Speed Demon 650 Carburetor
-Flowtech Longtube headers
-True duals/Flowmaster 40 series mufflers
-Edelbrock dress-up junk
Suspension/Chassis:
Front:
-WFOTech Front Structure Braces
-Alston Racing Fender Braces
-Ridetech Tubular Upper and Lower Control Arms
-Ridetech Shockwave front springs
-Ridetech double-adjustable shocks
-Ridetech matched swaybar
-Flaming river power steering box
-Moog steering linkage
Rear:
-Global West Subframe Connectors
-Ridetech Triangulated 4-link suspension
-Ridetech Shockwave rear Springs
-Ridetech Double-adjustable shocks
-Wilwood 13" 6-piston front brakes
-Wilwood 12" 4-piston rear brakes w/parking brake
-Hydratech Hydroboost with Wilwood billet master and proportioning valve
-17x9.5 Year One snowflake wheels
-BFGoodrich G-force T/A KDW tires-- 275/40 front, 285/40 rear
Drivetrain:
-Mcleod 12" Aluminum/Kevlar Clutch
-WFOTech Adjustable Clutch Linkage
-Tremec TKO500 Transmission
-Kieslerauto custom driveshaft
-Detroit TruTrac rear differential
-Richmond 3.23 gears
Electronics:
-Clarion DXZ-845mc headunit
-Ma Audio M489i Amplifier
-MB quart Reference speakers (4" front, 6x9" rear)
-Ridetech Ridepro-e2 control system
To-Do List:
Rear end-
Axles?
New housing?
Chassis-
New subframe?
Interior-
Matching seat covers for all seats
Leather/suede covered interior panels
Gauges
Subwoofer
Amps
Carpet fixed/new
Lighting?
Door panels
Speakers?
Power windows/locks
Heated seats
Integrated radar detector
Roll cage?
Body
Dent repair
Custom door handles/shaved?
Custom/shaved marker lights?
Headlights
Taillights
Fiberglass/carbon fiber?
Weatherstripping
Windows/flush mount?
Tint?
Engine
Mast l92/ti?
Gas tank/fuel cell?
Engine bay
Custom inner fenders
Black/gold theme?
Formula frc’s/valve covers?
Serpentine system?
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3 Comments on Formula's Firebird Formula
WOW! Keep up the good work, and keep us posted with the updates.
Good to see you here on another forum, man! I still love your car!