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Old 01-17-2014, 11:11 AM
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How to convert My GTA to a Firehawk

Hi Everybody:

Don't know if this have bean asked before but I'm Impress with 91,92 SLP Firehawk and would like to know if it is possible to convert a GTA into a Firehawk and how much would that cost.

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Old 01-17-2014, 11:40 AM
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Re: How to convert My GTA to a Firehawk

Good luck finding a T-ram
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I have a T-Ram For Sale. Message me if interested.
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Did you ever get the thermostat housing and throttle bell crank ?
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Re: How to convert My GTA to a Firehawk

Originally Posted by carattini
Hi Everybody:

Don't know if this have bean asked before but I'm Impress with 91,92 SLP Firehawk and would like to know if it is possible to convert a GTA into a Firehawk and how much would that cost.

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Easy! A good start would be to sell the GTA and buy a 91-2 red formula 350. A base Hawk cost 40,000 back in the day. To build it now, you can just about double that.

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Re: How to convert My GTA to a Firehawk

I have a machine shop that can build both for me. I just need to get the measurements. In the mean time, I also picked up a LQ9 engine and 4L80 transmission. I am still on the fence. No plans to do anything till next winter since I have everything dialed in right now on my current setup and I am just enjoying driving it. If anyone has the specs though, I can have both built at my friend's machine shop down the street.
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Re: How to convert My GTA to a Firehawk

You'd need a T-ram, the special air intake, charcoal can relocation, Ronal R15s, stickers.... Would get very expensive very quickly.
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Re: How to convert My GTA to a Firehawk

I see this would cost to much money for my wallet. Thanks everyone for the input.
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