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Owner: exodus
Last Updated: 5/28/09
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05/28/09 -
Vehicle profile updated.

Basic Specifications

Vehicle Color: red
Engine Type: 8 Cylinder
Transmission: Manual
Est. Horsepower: 350 HP
Est. Curb Weight: 3,200 lbs.
Mileage: 67,000 miles

exodus's 1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula

Former GM High Tech Performance Magazine's Magnum TPI

1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula
1988 Pontiac Firebird Formula

About this Previous Vehicle:

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/

Factory Options:

-WS6 performance suspension package

Exterior Modifications:

-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

Interior Modifications:

-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

Performance:

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.

Suspension/Chassis:

-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

Drivetrain:

-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.

Electronics:

-Speartech harness and reprogramed pcm

To-Do List:

N/A

5 Comments on exodus's Firebird Formula


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Red92RS on March 14 2007, 6:19 pm

Awesome setup Wink

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92RS on March 11 2007, 2:16 pm

Very nice job !!!

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exodus on March 02 2007, 2:14 am

best with this setup was 12.45@114

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Bandit on March 01 2007, 4:45 pm

Nice birdie! Great performance mods! Thumbs Up

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Kingsize on March 01 2007, 2:55 pm

Hell Yea!!! Nice Formula you got there! How did you do at the track? Inquiring minds need to know!!!! Grin

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