?? What is this ????
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From: Claremont, North Carolina
Car: 1990 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305TBI w/ Functional Sport Hood CAI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: SLP Posi and 3.23 Gears
?? What is this ????
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/v...or=&cardist=17
This car is only 17 miles from my house and I am still shopping for a 3rd Gen, barely missed an 88 Formula 305HO w/ 5spd at the Auto Fair in Charlotte NC where the guy sold it just as I came up to talk to him.
Well could anyone tell me what this is????
This car is only 17 miles from my house and I am still shopping for a 3rd Gen, barely missed an 88 Formula 305HO w/ 5spd at the Auto Fair in Charlotte NC where the guy sold it just as I came up to talk to him.
Well could anyone tell me what this is???? 
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From: Loveland, OH, US
Car: 4
Engine: 6
Transmission: 5
It's a Firebird SE.
A base-model car as far as the driveline is concerned (305 TBI), with some trim and comfort options.
What kind of info are you looking for?
A base-model car as far as the driveline is concerned (305 TBI), with some trim and comfort options.
What kind of info are you looking for?
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From: Claremont, North Carolina
Car: 1990 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305TBI w/ Functional Sport Hood CAI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: SLP Posi and 3.23 Gears
I just never heard of a SE only Formula, Transam, and Espirit I was jw. Is it a good car should I go check it out???
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From: Elkton MD USA
Car: 1983, 1986
Engine: 2.8 2bbl, 2.8 MPFI
Transmission: 200C 3 speed, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.08, 3.42
Well there is something fishy about it....
The S/E was discontinued after 1986.
I would check the car's VIN and see what year it actually is.
There are not too many 85-86 S/E's out there....
The S/E was discontinued after 1986.
I would check the car's VIN and see what year it actually is.
There are not too many 85-86 S/E's out there....
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From: NJ,USA
Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: GMPP 350 V8
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
That car is NOT an SE. 1986 was the last year for a thirdgen Firebird SE. That appears to be a black Firebird with an (85-92) TransAm hood on it. The 85/86 SE hood does not have the small vents at the side/back of the hood.
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From: Loveland, OH, US
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Oh well, I wouldn't have known any of that, beyond merely what it was (or was claimed to be anyway).... I have no interest whatsoever in that type of car, compared to the ones that came set up to run good.
But that doesn't mean it's not a good car or any of that. Not everybody has the same tastes that I do. You might find it to be entirely adequate.
But that doesn't mean it's not a good car or any of that. Not everybody has the same tastes that I do. You might find it to be entirely adequate.
