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Owner: bluebird71
Last Updated: 8/3/09
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Basic Specifications

Vehicle Color: Pewter
Engine Type: 8 Cylinder
Transmission: Manual
Est. Horsepower: 600 HP
Est. Curb Weight: 3,450 lbs.
Mileage: 77,000 miles

On the Dyno

Max Power: 602
Max Torque: 626
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bluebird71's 2000 Pontiac Trans Am

The ULTIMATE Daily Driver

2000 Pontiac Trans Am
2000 Pontiac Trans Am
2000 Pontiac Trans Am

About this Current Vehicle:

Just about everyone who goes on LS1TECH.com knows who Patrick G is. He is one of the original moderators of the site and is a much trusted source for advice on cam specs, porting, and exhaust setup. This 2000 Trans Am started out as "Project Silent Thunder," where Patrick tried to see just how much power he could squeeze out using mostly stock exhaust components. A few motor setups later, it has become, "Project Ultimate Daily Drive." This is due to the fact that this car make 450 rwhp and 415 rwtq on only 87 octane pump gas and gets 26 mpg highway and 16 in the city. Due to the low 9.2:1 static compression, this car can easily handle an over 1,000 rwhp turbo or supercharger setup while still maintaining its drivability. I bought the car as is with the 450 rwhp setup, but Patrick was nice enough to throw in and install a 175 shot dry nitrous kit and a great tune to go along with it. Because it is built for such a big shot of boost this car can easily handle a 175 shot. That's a good thing because I know it will last for quite sometime if I use it wisely. When that much power no longer quenches my thirst, then I can step up to the big boost and it will truly be just a matter of bolting it on and determining how fast I want to go.

Factory Options:

-Leather seats
-ABS
-Traction Control
-Monsoon sound system

Exterior Modifications:

-Fikse FM10 wheels: 17x9 up front & 17x10.5 out back
-Genuine GM WS6 hood and radiator support
-WS7 badge
-Black decal badge inserts and overlays
-Blackbird style Ram Air hood stripes
-CETA mod

Interior Modifications:

-Hurst shifter with Lou’s short stick and T-Handle knob
-Satin shift knob with etched TA bird logo
-Custom embroidered TA logo headrests
-Embroidered TA logo front and rear deck mats
-White face gauges
-Rear seat mounted fire extinguisher
-Raptor shift light (hidden in vent)
-Custom switch panel mounted in ash tray for nitrous accessories and electric exhaust
cutout

Performance:

-HKE forged 347 short-block with Ross power-adder pistons (15.8cc dish), Ackerly &
Childs nitrous/turbo rings, Scat I-beam rods, ARP main studs, & ARP head studs.
Built to handle over 1000 rwhp (2k miles)
-LS6 PCV valley pan conversion
-Cloyes double roller timing set with Torrington bearings
-Comp Cam 224/230 .609/.604 113LSA +2 turbo cam
-Ported LS6 oil pump
-Manton pushrods
-Comp R lifters
-AFR 225 heads with 8019 spring upgrade. Milled to 59cc
-Yella Terra Ultra Light 6645 1.7 shaft-mounted rockers
-FAST 90mm intake with porting by Tony Mamo
-Nick Williams 90mm throttle body
-ASP under-drive pulley with belts
-UPD 85mm air lid
-2002 Z06 85mm MAF
-Kooks 1 ¾” long tube stainless headers
-Custom 3” off road y-pipe with Burns high velocity merge-y-collector
-4” stainless cutout with 4” QTP electric valve
-SLP dual dual 3” cat-back
-B&B Tri-Flow quad exhaust tips
-Racetonix plug and play fuel system
-Nitrous Express 175 shot dry kit with 10lb. bottle (hidden in spare tire compartment)
-Nitrous Express bottle heater
-Nitrous Outlet window switch
-Nitrous Outlet "Nostril" purge kit
-Custom Fabed Ram Air seal

Suspension/Chassis:

-Sam Strano 1.2” lowering springs
-Koni 4/4 single adjustable shocks, front/rear
-Strano 35mm front sway bar
-Strano 22mm rear sway bar
-UMI adjustable poly-rod PHB
-BMR torque arm w/trans crossmember mount
-BMR poly-rod lower control arms
-Brembo blank rotors front/rear
-Akebono pads front/rear
-Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval 275/40/R17 tires front
-Nitto 555R drag radials 315/35/R17 tires rear

Drivetrain:

-4L65e conversion
-Precision 4k stall lock-up converter
-GM 10-bolt with genuine GM 3.73 gears (still holdin' up, for now)

Electronics:

-Pioneer Premier DEH-P8MP head unit
-Memphis Audio door speakers
-RE Audio SE-10 subwoofer in Subthump stealth box
-Infinity 611a amp
-Optima yellow top battery w/relo kit

To-Do List:

-Moser 9" rear end
-Strano Watts Link System
-Subframe connectors
-Tubular K-member
-Tubular A-arms
-Twin turbo system
-Chromoly 8 point roll cage

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zXtreeme92 on December 05 2008, 4:46 am

Just so you know, nice ride and I gave you 15 stars, If you have a chance I would appreciate you rating mine, Thanks

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99_LS1 on November 27 2008, 9:04 pm

Haha yeah I'm from NY.

Awesome TA btw.

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joedabbs2001 on May 19 2008, 10:26 pm

BAD ASS TA. Sweet.

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CrazyJ1972 on May 10 2008, 8:23 pm

WOW! nice rims and power.

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Snake_Charmer on May 09 2008, 7:13 pm

awesome bird !

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SickSixx on April 30 2008, 2:12 pm

Lookin good!!

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TheJetLS1 on April 29 2008, 10:19 pm

Thanks for the comment. But unlike, the fire engine, I gotta stop for the red lights! Wink

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Adrenalin on April 29 2008, 8:19 pm

Thanks for the comment bro. The car looks sweet. When's the boost getting added?

15 for ya

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AzSonicSnake on April 29 2008, 7:33 pm

thanks for the add! love the t/a!!

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Fury_786 on April 29 2008, 6:57 pm

thanks man! love the TA!

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