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Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
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Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI Transmission: 700R4, M5 Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45 | Re: whats a firebird? Your VIN is close, but I suspect it should be 1G2FS23E1MLxxxxxx
The E engine was the top engine for the Base firebird, and the base engine for the Formula. In either case the VIN would be the same for either model, which is indicated by the "S" or 5th digit.
Without going into much more detail, the Formula came with the bulge hood, and aero spoiler without the ground fx. The Base firebird came with the Flat hood, with no louvers, and a wing spoiler, the ground effects were an Option, it was a very common option as there were more base firebirds with the ground effects than without in 91 & 92. The Trans Am and GTA Coupe came with the Flat hood (With louvers), the aero spoiler and the ground effects.
I suspect you have a base firebird from your description.
John
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