I thought that i would through both of the questions in one post to make it easier. I have the chance to make my car(its a base model 89 bird)into a trans am or a formula. which is everyones favorites? I was just wanting some feed back. I used to not like formulas but i do now.
Now my other question. I have all the ground effects to make it a trans am. I have already started putting the wing on(very interesting intsall the glass on the hatch was busted out of the car i got it from, and the mounting tabs where bent)and the rear bumber and the rear ground effects from the bumber to the wheels(if i deside to go with the formula i have some welding to do)My question is, all the screws and tabs that bolt the GFX to the body are gone(torn out of the holes)whats the best and easiest way to install the GFX. I have measured the pre existing holes on the car i got them off of so thats not a problem. Also, right behind the door, the GFX mounts, do you have to take the interior piece out to reach it? sorry this was so long. thanks for any help.


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Wide Open Till You See God...Then Brake

 

The only thing I can tell you is that the Formula would be easier, no GFX to install, only the rear spoiler.

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Bob '89 Ram Air Formula 350
Last(lost)Member of the Elusive Great Lakes Crew
My car's homepage

 

The rear spoiler + HOOD + Wheels + Formula Decals. Then it will just look like one.

 

Ummm, I guess its your car and your decision, but why would you want to turn your car into something its not? If you want to make your Firebird look like a Formula, then more power to ya, but if I were you, Id use my cash to build or buy a badass 350 or 383 and drop it in there, and not buy a $600 Formula hood, $500 wheels, a $500 spoiler and $150 decals and go no faster. Maybe its just me but I think a base Bird with a tough 350 (or 383) would make one helluva sleeper. But hey, its your car, do what you want man.

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'83 Firebird 2.8
'89 Firebird Formula 350
Red/grey, t-tops, and a 3.27:1 rear
K&N, TB bypass, no MAF screens, CAI, full Accel ignition, no cats, Hooker Supercomp shorties, Hooker 3-inch catback

 

Trans Am, dude. They look sweet as hell and I think they stand out more. Formula's look alot like regular Firebirds, 'cept for the rims and spoiler.

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1983 Firebird
TH700R4 Auto
Small Block 400
LG4 ECM, Intake, Carb, Distributor, etc.
Soon to be non-computer.
Clarion Head Unit 45X4
2 Pioneer 400W 12" Subs
Third Gen Performance
"A four cylinder is half an engine."