This Formula was originally a magazine project car for GM High Tech Performance, owned by then-Editor Johnny Hunkins. It went thru a series of articles, including the stroker build, Baer brake installation, Hotchkis suspension, etc... during its life in the spotlight. I bought the car without the engine, brakes, wheels and tires that were on the car before. I purchased the car from "Nine Ball" (administrator for ls1tech.com) in the summer of 2005. I have just managed to get the car on the road in july of 2006. Now that it is 2007, I have plans for a cam and single turbo setup. That's if I can afford it. Decided to sell, and car sold on 03-17-07.
NOW I WANT TO GET ONE OF THESE!
Here are addresses for the previous magazine articles that I have found. I wanted to make these links, but haven't fiqured out how to.
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/tech/0307gmht_baerfacts/
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/tech/0305gm_tpi/
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/tech/0303GMHT_Breathe/
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/tech/0301HTP_Magnum/
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/tech/0201gmhtp_pumping/
-WS6 performance suspension package
-98 Camaro Z28 wheels
-Switched from the GTA rubber spoiler back to the factory one, but set it 2 inches farther rearward on the deck
-Modified stock auto console to accept the pro 5.0 6 spd shifter for the T56 trans.
-6 point NHRA cage
-Simpson 5 pt harnes for driver
-Rear seat removed
98 LS1 out of a 98 Z28
- 160 degree thermostat
-4th gen radiator w/ dual electric fans
-Speartech harness and computer programming
-Cold air intake
-custom ORY w/ SLP catback exhaust, and flowtech cutout
-LS6 Intake
-85 mm MAF
-Walbro 255 fuel pump
-Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator
-Braided fuel line from the factory steel line to the regulator, and from the regulator to the motor
-4TH Gen rear disc brake upgrade
-All new brake lines and hoses.
-A/C and smog Delete
11.9 in the 1/4 in its earlier magazine life with the tpi stroker motor.
12.45 @ 114 mph with the LS1 that is pretty much stock for now.
-Hotchkis front and rear sway bars w/ poly end links
-Hotchkis lower control arms
-Hotchkis strut tower brace
-Hotchkis pro kit lowering springs
-Hotchkis adjustable panhard bar
-3 point weld in subframe connectors
-Upgraded tie rod ends, and ball joints
-Bilstien shocks
-Auto to manual conversion
-T56 six speed manual trans from a 98 Camaro Z28.
-T56 has 5k miles on rebuild w/ upgrades.
-kevlar blocker rings
-steel shift fork
-forged gears 1-4
-Pro 5.0 shifter
-2004 ZO6 Clutch with 5k miles
-Aluminum drive shaft
-Australian 9 bolt rear with 3.27:1 limited slip.
-Speartech harness and reprogramed pcm
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5 Comments on exodus's Firebird Formula
Awesome setup
Very nice job !!!
best with this setup was 12.45@114
Nice birdie! Great performance mods!
Hell Yea!!! Nice Formula you got there! How did you do at the track? Inquiring minds need to know!!!!