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Basic Specifications
Vehicle Color: Metallic BlueEngine Type: 8 Cylinder
Transmission: Auto
Est. Horsepower: 450 HP
Est. Curb Weight: 3,500 lbs.
Mileage: 51,000 miles
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Bobby's 1986 Trans Am
About this Current Vehicle:
I purchased this car about 3 years ago when I was 15. I bought the car for $400 which included 3 extra rims, and a 305. I scrapped the rims for about $30, and sold the 305 for $200 so essentially I got the car for $170. The car ran, but it wasn't inspected and didnt have plates. The car sat at a building owned by a family friend. I first worked on the interior, finding everything in local junkyards for very reasonable prices. I converted the interior from the original light/dark grey to black/dark grey. I ended up replacing the dashpad, front seats, rear seats, carpet, speaker covers, and door panels all for about $200. I also found the missing ground effects that the previous owner hadn't found yet to complete the transformation from a Firebird S/E to a Trans Am; I found these pieces all for about $75. I removed the pinstriping, and began sanding. We ended up primering it there. The car was moved down to my house, and sat for most of the winter while doing some brake/suspension work whenever there was time. In the summer (Summer of 07) we ended up painting it in our garage after about two months of prepping the car.
I'm 18 now and the car is restored. I have done all of the work with the help of my dad. Now for the fun part. Who wants a Classic car with a stock V6 in it? Not me thats for sure, so I looked around for a little bit and stumbled upon a 400 SBC in a 79' Chevy. After getting it to run I took it home. So this Winter's project is build it up to about 450 HP to the flywheel, and swap it in!
Vehicle Journal:
Feb 24
Little Update
I Removed the Crash Bar that was tweaked, and installed the Crash Bar off of the Notchback. I painted the Notchback's Crash Bar after taking care of the little rust that was on it. Looks good, and itll last now. I also put the Rear Bumper back on.
Black Rear Interior Plastics are in the Blue 86'. The are a little faded, but at the moment Im not worried about it. Atleast its all black now, with the rear plastics still having carpet like I wanted.
Also, I received my Aluminum Brodix Heads & Pro Comp HEI Distributor on Tuesday. They are so freakin light compared to the old cast heads that were on the engine when I bought it.
Feb 09
Deleted Crash Bar
Tonight I removed the Crash Bar from the front of the car. I dont recommend doing it, especially if it's a daily driver like mine will be, but it's something to take weight off of the front of my car. I know the consequences of not having a Crash Bar, but anyone thinking about doing the same thing needs to understand too.
I also deleted the Charcoal Canister tonight too, which was on the passenger side because the car was a V6. Instead of deleting the return line I can use that as a fuel line. My original fuel lines are in need of replacing, but this return line is in decent shape.
Ill also need to pick up battery cables out of a V8 car, because the battery in a V6 is on the drivers side and in a V8 on the passengers side. Basically I dont need the extra 2 ft. of battery cable in my engine bay, since Im relocating the battery to the passenger side for now. Eventually Ill move the battery to the hatch.
Feb 05
Bought Brake Pedal
I picked up a Brake Pedal for $10 to replace the Clutch/Brake Pedal Assembly I removed when I pulled the T5.
Factory Options:
Power Windows
Power Hatch
Power Locks
Exterior Modifications:
2 1/2" Harwood Cowl Induction Hood
235/60/15 BF Goodrich Radial T/A's (Front)
275/50/15 BF Goodrich Drag Radials (Rear)
295/50/15 BF Goodrich Radial T/A's (Rear)
Blue Metallic Paint
Nightshaded Tail Lights
Notchback Hatch (Soon)
Interior Modifications:
140 MPH Cluster
B&M Megashifter
Battery Relocation Kit
Silver/Blue Pace Car Seats
Performance:
A/C Delete Heater Box
ARP Bolts
Brodix IK 200cc Aluminum Heads
Champion Aluminum Radiator
Comp Cams 1.6 Full Roller Rockers
Comp Cams 7.750 Pushrods
Comp Cams .540/.540 Solid Flat Tappet Cam
Comp Cams Hydraulic Lifter Set
Dual Electric Fans (2800 cfm)
Edelbrock 14" Chrome Air Cleaner
Edelbrock Chrome High Rise Valve Covers
Edelbrock Fuel Pump
Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake
Fel-Pro Gaskets
Moroso Oil Pan, Pickup, & Pump
Moroso Oil Filter
NGK Platinum Spark Plugs
TCI Mini Starter
Orbital Gel Battery
Power Master 140 amp Alternator
Pro Comp HEI Distributor
Proform Aluminum Water Pump
Proform Gear Drive
Royal Purple Break-In Oil
Speed Demon 750cfm Carb
Summit Chrome Oil Dipstick
Summit 8.5mm Black Ignition Wires
Suspension/Chassis:
UMI Performance Subframe Connectors
UMI Performance Panhard Bar
UMI Performance Lower Control Arms
UMI Performance TH400 Crossmember
UMI Performance Torque Arm
UMI Performance WonderBar
Drivetrain:
400 SBC
Art Carr 2800 Stall Speed Converter
B&M Flexplate
Electric Speedo Converter
Rebuilt TH400 w/ Shift Kit
Spohn TH400 Chrome Moly Driveshaft
TCI Racing Transmission Fluid
Posi Rearend w/ 3.73 Gears
Electronics:
HD 6x9s
Pioneer Head Unit
Pyramid 4x6s
Speaker Wire & Connectors
To-Do List:
Finish car!
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12 Comments on Stippy17's Trans Am GTA
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Nice ride, I hit you up with another 15 stars to build your rating up , If you have chance I would appreciate you rating and commenting on mine, Thanks
Great build, nice job.
Nice T/A, needs some crosslaces..
hi! i want to do a similar job than your on my 1986 trans am. so i think it's a very good swap
Hey guy, I've had many T'A's and I want to let you know before someone calls you out on it. GM didn't start making GTA's until 87.
Nice car *15 stars*
I have had and 82 Z28, 84 Z28, and an 85 all with the POS 305 carb'd. I was younger and you know how cheap you can pick some fbodys up for.
Looking good. I miss my 3rd gen f-0body days
Great to here how you are working on it with your dad. That will be great times you will always remember. Great job and keep up the good work.
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