I bought this car as a roller ... well, the engine was in it ,but was trashed. But, the trans. and most importantly the body was good. I swapped all the mechanicals from my older car (the '94 Camaro with LS1 conversion) inc. the manual trans. swap and suspension (still in the process). I'm gonna take my time with this do everything I was before I get it on the road ... and when it hits the road, it's gonna stay like that for a long time ... or at least till the next time I do something to it.
Below, I will update each section as I finish each modification, although some have already been filled in beforehand.
Current Numbers: 403RWHP ... that's all I have for it with the old cam, will update when I get it all back together.
Oct 01
So I think the heads are warped 'cos they started leaking again. So pulled the heads last weekend and sent them off to CGM to get a clean bill of health. If they can, I'd like them to flow bench them while at it.
Jul 01
Yes! I was voted July COTM on LS1.com ... thanks to all who voted for me!!!
http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116866
Jun 13
It runs again! Now I've turned my attention to making her look better. Got my hands elbow deep in the engine compartment this week scrubbing her and making her look shiny!
VIN 2G2FV22G6W2219994
VEHICLE BUILD
Merchandising Model : 2FV87 -1998 FIREBIRD TRANS AM
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating : 1929 kg (4253 lb) Order Number : C34750
Build Date : 03/04/1998 Build Plant : 2W2F - STE THERESE ASSEMBLY GM-CANADA
GMVIS is not the definitive source of GM Vehicle RPO information and is intended for service reference only. Should there be any questions about the vehicle's original build or RPO information please refer to the original vehicle invoice or window sticker.
OPTION CODES
AAA - STANDARD EQUIPMENT PROCESSING OPTION
AG1 - POWER SEAT, DRIVER 6-WAY
AK5 - NEXT GENERATION DRIVER & RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS
AR9 - SEAT, RECLINING BUCKET W/CLOTH
AU0 - REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
AU3 - POWER DOOR LOCKS
A31 - POWER WINDOWS
CC1 - LOCKING HATCH ROOF, REMOVABLE
C60 - AIR CONDITIONING, CUSTOM
DE4 - HATCH ROOF SUNSHADES, REMOVABLE
DG7 - MIRRORS, SPORT LH/RH POWER
DL5 - DECAL ROADSIDE SERVICE
FE2 - SUSPENSION SYSTEM, HANDLING
FE9 - FEDERAL EMISSION CERTIFICATION
GU5 - REAR PERFORM AXLE, 3.23 RATIO
G80 - DIFFERENTIAL, LIMITED SLIP
IP3 - TRIM INTERIOR DESIGN
J65 - BRAKES, PWR 4-WHL,DISC FRT & RR
K43 - 102 AMP GENERATOR
LS1 - 5.7 LITER SFI V8 ENGINE
MX0 - TRANSMISSION, 4-SPEED AUTOMATIC
M30 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NF2 - FEDERAL EMISSIONS - TIER 1
NP5 - STEERING WHEEL, LEATHER WRAPPED W/LEATHER WRAPPED SHIFT KNOB
PA6 - PAINTED STYLED WHEEL QLC - TIRES, P245/50ZR16 PERFORMANCE
R6J - CDN R7X - SECURITY PACKAGE CONSISTS OF: THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
R8T - FEE FOR PRELIMINARY INVOICE STE - ASM PLT ST. THERESE
T43 - SPOILER, REAR DECK LID
T78 - HEADLAMP CONTROL DELETE
UA6 - THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
UB3 - RALLY GAGES W/TACHOMETER
UK3 - LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL W/RADIO CONTROLS
U75 - POWER ANTENNA
VM3 - BUMPER STD IMPACT 5 MPH FRT &RR
V73 - VEHICLE CERTIFICATION U.S.
WS9 - FORMULA OPTION
W55 - RADIO ETR AM/FM STEREO W/COMPACT DISC PLAYER, GRAPHIC EQUALIZER, INCL. CLOCK, SEEK UP/DOWN, MONSOON 500 WATT PEAK POWER W/10 SPEAKER PREMIUM SOUND, LEATHER WRAPPED STEERING WHEEL W/RADIO CONTROLS
Y82 - TRANS AM OPTION
ZV1 - CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN - VEHICLE
1SA - OPTION GROUP - 1SA
10U - PAINT, ARCTIC WHITE
14I - TRIM, DARK PEWTER
143 - TRIM, DARK PEWTER LEATHER
6ZM - COMPONENT FRT LH COMPUT SEL SUS
7ZM - COMPONENT FRT RH COMPUT SEL SUS
8TH - COMPONENT RR LH COMPUT SEL SUSP
9TH - COMPONENT RR RH COMPUT SEL SUSP
Removed the ugly side moldings
Twin Gauge pillar pod (Fuel pressure and Wide band AFR)
- 6.0ltr LQ9 block with forged internals
- Ported/polished heads with larger valves
- MS3 on 113
- Felpro 1041 head gaskets
- ARP head bolts
- FAST LSX 90mm Intake
- 42lb/hr injectors
- 90mm throttle body
- Jethot long tube headers
- Mufflex 4" Y-pipe
- 4" Mufflex Catback with Spintech Muffler
Older Setup:
- 247/252 .578/.577 108lsa cam
- Koni SA Shocks
- Ground Control adjustable ride height springs (550lb/in front, 175lb/in rear rates)
- Strano Perf. front and rear sway bars
- Hotchkis LCAs
- Adjustable Panhard Rod
- LG Motorsports Torque Arm
- 18"x9.5" front and 18"x 10.5" rear chrome Z06 replica wheels with Toyo Proxes
- Manual T-56 transmission swap
- McLeod clutch and adjustable master master cylinder
- "Novak" aux input jack for stock HU Mod ($3 RadioShack jack .. woooo)
CTS-V/ZR-1 hybrid brake upgrade
13 Comments on MeanGreenZ28's Trans Am
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Really sweet car. What size tires are you running?
Sweet T/A man, I love what you've done with it so far! Keep up the good work. 15 stars, check mine out sometime!
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Nice T/A 15 stars, I miss mine!
Very sweet bird! 15 stars
Looks like you`ve found a sweet one to work on....very nice !
Nice ride, I gave you another 15 stars to build your rating up , If you have chance I would appreciate you rating and commenting on mine, Thanks
Congrats man. 15 STARS.. Did you use gloss or flat on the ceta?
Great looking car and it sounds like it will be one bad machine once you get her finished. Great mods list. 15 stars.
The car looks sick- I wish mine was white!
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