I have a 1985 Firebird which came with the stock 2.8L motor and everything else stock. I replaced the stock motor with a 350 crate motor, 350 turbo trans and added chrome rims with 255/60R15 tires on the rear while the front has 235/60R15 tires. I want to know, in order to make my Firebird look like a Firebird Formula what do I have to do? New hood? Wing? Tail-lights? Will my stock rearend be sufficient enough to work with my engine/trans set-up? (3:23 non-posi)

 

All you need is the bulge hood aero spoiler and wheels--for the exterior stuff--and maybe the stickers--if you want to go that far.

[This message has been edited by Tonyrodz (edited September 10, 2001).]

 

I'd get posi if you can get something cheap, your gonna fry that tire off pretty quick

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You'll need stronger springs up front at the very least. To really do it up right, get an axle with posi and 3.42? gears. Then take all the struts, shocks and springs off a Firebird that had the WS6 option.

 

Just the offset bulge hood,the aero spoiler(go with the fiberglass unit from GTAccessories as OEM is impossible to find)and taillights if you don't have the three color(red,amber,clear)units. If you really go the distance then you can use the FORMULA 350 decals on the doors since you have a 5.7 crate. A complete package is available from Classic Industries. This all you need for the Formula "look" except the wheels.

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Dont do the decals, I took then off my Formula 350 when I got the car. Dont do the decals, I took then off my Formula 350 when I got the car. Just looks so much cleaner. Other than get the 16X8 High Tech Turbo Deep dish rims (yes that what Pontiac called em.) Other than get the Hood and a spoiler. I think an 88 Camaro SC spoiler looks good on these cars. You dont have to get the Wrap Around. If you do want the graphics check out Pheonix (sp) graphics.

 

I already have a Formula Hood, but it isn't in the best of shape. I was wondering if I could cut the bulge out? As for decals, I think I'll leave them out.