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Old 11-08-2009, 01:45 PM   #1
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my 89 firebird

Figure i would post some pics of my newly purchased bird.





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Old 11-08-2009, 10:14 PM   #2
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nice formula I love that color
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Old 11-08-2009, 10:33 PM   #3
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how much did you pay for it? I too, love that color.
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Old 11-09-2009, 07:01 AM   #4
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I payed nothing. I traded my 98 grand am for it. The guy needed a car for his kid.

The color is what did it for me as well as how clean it was for being in buffalo.
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Re: my 89 firebird

Great looking bird,welcome to the site.
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Old 11-10-2009, 05:43 PM   #6
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Re: my 89 firebird

Thanks. So far the site is helping me with alot of things i have been doing on the car. Will post more pics and a build write up later.
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Thanks. So far the site is helping me with alot of things i have been doing on the car. Will post more pics and a build write up later.
You're welcome.There are alot of great guys on the site that will help you along the way I'm sure.
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Old 11-11-2009, 08:36 PM   #8
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Re: my 89 firebird

Well to start the build write up.

I will be keeping the 305 with 100k and give it a little more kick. (Just to save up for the crate motor).

So now i have been going threw the car and replacing what is needed. Which i got lucky and wasnt much.

Right now i replaced rear sway bar endlinks that where broke, with some good energy suspension ones. And that was all that needed to be replaced suspension wise.

Now onto the motor:

Was checking it over before i started tearing it apart. looked like their was some seapage around the oil pan. So That was replaced with a new one piece. Rear main seal was not leaking. I was very suprised.

Also took intake off, lifters out and got the cam out. Have the the lt1 cam and lifters all cleaned and soaking in new oil until the new timing chain comes in, then can get it all put together.

As for my motor plans:
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lt1 cam swap
new summit racing timing chain
new chrome timing chain cover
new chrome valve covers
new comp cams 981-16 valve springs
cfm tech throttle body
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bigger injectors (done)
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new msd tune up parts
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new radiator. (done)

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Torque Converter, b&m holeshot 2400stall
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Will be keeping these stock. only reason is i like to the stock look.

The start of the 305 getting its wake up call:




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Old 11-11-2009, 08:37 PM   #9
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Re: my 89 firebird

Previous owner painted the good water pump orange. So i repainted it black.. But i didnt get to prep it. my junior mechanic did it for me.


Besides some light tints the only ext mod that will be done to the car:


Rear window louver will be painted the same color as the car.
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Old 11-14-2009, 12:17 PM   #10
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I thought those louveres went out in the 80's! Nice clean car though!
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Old 11-14-2009, 06:09 PM   #11
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Lol. im still rocking louvers and a ******.lol. I dont trust the kids in the neighborhood. So it qill be on so know one will see whats in the back.
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Old 11-18-2009, 06:38 PM   #12
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Re: my 89 firebird

Well got some more pics.

Cleaned the intake put a fresh coat of paint on.

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Old 11-18-2009, 06:38 PM   #13
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The lt1 cam


the new timing cover and accessories


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Old 11-18-2009, 07:13 PM   #14
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i honestly hope the timing tab wont give you any Sh!t....i did the same for my camaro, could never get the timing right.. chrome timing covers are tight!! but they need a tach already on them...just giving my 2cents...GREAT LOOKING BIRD THO!!!
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Old 11-18-2009, 07:57 PM   #15
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That what i was worried about when i ordered it. But i will learn the hard way lol.
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Old 11-19-2009, 01:22 PM   #16
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Re: my 89 firebird

nice formula! looks like it is in great condition.
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Old 11-19-2009, 01:29 PM   #17
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Re: my 89 firebird

It is. a few things that need to be done but nothing major. Everytime i see the car i love it even more....wow that sounds a little weird. lol
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