Stick preferred. If you've got one for sale, let me know.

 

Just pick up a 260 HP turbocharged LNF Ecotec from a Chevy Cobalt or Pontiac Solstice GXP if you want to mess with a four banger, and drop one of them in a 'Bird. GM has a turbo upgrade kit for them that's supposed to produce 290 HP and just under 350 LB-FT of torque.

Think about how neat that would be. A fancy DOHC direct injected 260 HP turbocharged 2.0. Best part is, the Solstice GXP has an FR layout, which means you could use their trans, an Aisin AR5 5 speed.

But realistically, good luck with finding an iron duke.

 

That would actually be a pretty cool build up.

 

ttt

 

have what you might be looking for---82-white t top auto,though--motor removed w/trans and all accessories still attatched-also have the rad shroud set up--call me on the weekend if you are interested--was going the pro street-big block direction but barely got started, then bought a 92 tpi 350 formula--needs fenders and hood and would be complete. all interior complete except for a/c stuff in the firewall. good clean body. has a 9 inch ford in it now--that doesnt go with the car-blue gut. call if you need some of it or all of it---kevin

 

http://prescott.craigslist.org/cto/2929359682.html

 

Chazman: Good for you. Iron Duke is a requisite component to complete 3rd gen collection.

They do come up for sale occasionally. The good news is that they are frequently estate sale, honest-to-goodness little old ladies cars, and they actually really did just drive them church on Easter Sunday. A manual transmission would be the elusive one to seek out. Just make sure you get one that plays the part. You know - roll up windows, wire wheels, no spoiler or T top. A/C would be acceptable for this configuration, but it would also be ok without.

Hope you find it, take your time and it will appear.

 

Oh, this is a pretty old post. Actually, I'm pretty full up with 3rd gens right now. But........if I ever run across an Iron Duke 3rd gen, sitting in the back of some little old ladie's dusty garage, well........

 

Ha ha, didn't realize this was so old.

 

I have a 1982 Firebird for sale

ENGINE: 4 CYL
TRANS: 4 SPD

NON AC NO TILT NO POWER WINDOWS NO REAR DEFROST STANDARD SEATS AND OUTSIDE MIRRORS

RED/TAN CLOTH

$2000