Well guys I did an engine swap on my bird after I wrecked her. Had to get a new front bumper so I decided to do a little modification. Instead of the plain stock look I added an old circle track trick to let more air into the motor. What you guys think?? (Btw I was one pop rivet short I have to get one more for it but tell me what you think)
navy02ws6
Supreme Member
close
Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadow13
Well guys I did an engine swap on my bird after I wrecked her. Had to get a new front bumper so I decided to do a little modification. Instead of the plain stock look I added an old circle track trick to let more air into the motor. What you guys think?? (Btw I was one pop rivet short I have to get one more for it but tell me what you think) Well....it's certainly different

Let us know if there's any noticeable difference in underhood temperatures or performance of any kind.
Supreme Member
I guess your planning on redesigning the cooling system. Wish I knew more than factory engineers....
There is a curved piece behind there that goes from the bottom of the chin spoiler upwards, to help the air flow from underneath that the stock cooling system gets cooling air from. If your car was overheating & you felt the need to cut up the nose, there is something wrong with your cooling system, unless you are running something like twin turbo big block like Polly Motorports does & makes 1400hp.
Please.....Paint the screen black & "hide" that mod. Those silver circles look bad, IMO.
There is a curved piece behind there that goes from the bottom of the chin spoiler upwards, to help the air flow from underneath that the stock cooling system gets cooling air from. If your car was overheating & you felt the need to cut up the nose, there is something wrong with your cooling system, unless you are running something like twin turbo big block like Polly Motorports does & makes 1400hp.
Please.....Paint the screen black & "hide" that mod. Those silver circles look bad, IMO.
Looks like something you would see on the movie mad max. would have to see it on the car before i liked it or not.
Senior Member
i dont get it....sorry man lol. you wont cool the engine down anymore with those holes. our cars have air dams under the core supports and bumpers to cool the radiator. and by opening them ugly little holes will actually interupt it a bit and wouldnt be suprised if it actually got a little warmer. this is on a small scale of course where you wont see a differance virtualy at all anyway. and since the bumper is already ruined, you should just cur out a rectangle around them holes so it at least has somewhat a camaro look. lol
Senior Member
I'm sorry, but the first thing I would think when I see your car with that is "ghetto cruiser".
JMO
JMO
Well I am not here to win best car award lol. It looks so much better when on the car, trust me. I think it looks badass. There is a pic on google of another 90' F-Bird with the same exact mod but I can't seem to find it.
Bobby_80s
Supreme Member
close
- Join DateNov 2006
- LocationConnecticut
- Posts:1,698
- iTrader Positive Feedback100
- iTrader Feedback Score(2)
- Car1987 Camaro, 1986 Trans AM
- EngineV6 2.8 multi-port and V8 5.0 FI
- Transmission5-Speed and Automatic
- Axle/Gearsno idea
- Likes:0
- Liked:0 Times in 0 Posts
i think it would look more natural or fit the style of the car with rectangle holes instead of circles but if u like it thats all that matters enjoy
Yu know that is true and I had thought about that but the picture I found with the circle holes looked amazing. I'll try to find the pic again.
Supreme Member
Forgot I had these pics.....
I like the first one! If I dont end up like these holes I'll probably just cut out the big rectangle like in the first pic(:
Supreme Member
OMG! I know! I love that car! Everytime I see it I get jealous of that guy and wanna go take it! One day my car will be like that(;
Junior Member
hey man just ignore the idiots that commented up above....its your car and it dont matter if they like it or not....im sure he didnt want negative comments......anyway i like it
Senior Member
91phoenix
Senior Member
close
Is this supposed to allow more air into the radiator or just for looks. If for air into the radiator you will have to remove some of the plastic egg crate behind it and then it would help with the bumper bar behind modded to allow air flow throw it and still retain some strength.
Senior Member
Is that an original style front header pannel. I my self have thought about opening up my front bumper but I'm planning on getting a fiberglass front piece And besides opening up for more air flow."That by the way will move more air than just the air dam under the car , It won't hurt the cooling like others have stated here." Don't pay those negative people any mind. You have a good idea. It may not be how I'd do it. But it is your car. It will be nice to see what it looks like on your car.
Thanks guys! It is there for looks and to move a little more air. I don't expect it to make a huge difference but it will help a little. What I plan on doing is making another air dam that connects this mod to the old air dam so all the cool, clean air will move together into the engine.
Senior Member
Quote:
the one on the far right (red) is pretty neat not gonna lie, but totaly makes me think of a chinese camaro lol. its got chinck eyes like its high or something Originally Posted by BlackenedBird
Forgot I had these pics.....
non the less, pretty crafty body man and not a bad ideaThanks! I can have an extra bumper so I said what could I lose by trying it out! And puma don't have to be sorry lol. Everyone has their own tastes and opinions.
Supreme Member
Quote:
non the less, pretty crafty body man and not a bad idea
It is a bad PS that somebody here on TGO did putting almost the whole Camaro nose onto the Firebird nose. Used not just the grill but the turn signals from the Camaro too.Originally Posted by cIaRmOaCrZo
the one on the far right (red) is pretty neat not gonna lie, but totaly makes me think of a chinese camaro lol. its got chinck eyes like its high or something
non the less, pretty crafty body man and not a bad idea Junior Member
I just bought a '87 Camaro Sport Coupe/LT roller; and want to put a 350 SBC in it and make it a Z/28. The engine bay was modified for a V8 when I bought it. To turn it into a Z/28, could I just buy a Z/28 Front Bumper Assembly and an IROC Z/Z28 grill or do I need to buy an IROC Z/Z28 Front Assembly? Would I also have to get Z/28 rear quarters or can I just put Z/28 emblems on the Sport Coupe rear quarters?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Junior Member
Quote:
Thanks!
yea it should all be interchangeable. My firebird was the base model and I wanted the trans am front end so i just bought a trans am front clip and it all bolted right up. should be the same with a camaro.Originally Posted by T87
I just bought a '87 Camaro Sport Coupe/LT roller; and want to put a 350 SBC in it and make it a Z/28. The engine bay was modified for a V8 when I bought it. To turn it into a Z/28, could I just buy a Z/28 Front Bumper Assembly and an IROC Z/Z28 grill or do I need to buy an IROC Z/Z28 Front Assembly? Would I also have to get Z/28 rear quarters or can I just put Z/28 emblems on the Sport Coupe rear quarters?Thanks!
Junior Member
does any one know if a 92 model front bumper and rear bumper if it would fit on a 86 transam without any problems.
Supreme Member
Quote:
Strange place to put your first post....Originally Posted by snake006
does any one know if a 92 model front bumper and rear bumper if it would fit on a 86 transam without any problems. But, no, won't fit without modifications. Front bumper needs a different support bar and headlight assemblies. Neither the front or rear bumpers will line up with 86 ground effects on fenders doors or sides.
If you want to change to 92 style, you need the whole gfx package including bumpers and supports.











