Trans Am or just a firebird?????
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I was about to say check the RPO codes but they didn't start until '84. Vin # maybe?
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'88 IROC TPI 355, '69 truck 4-bolt, fully balanced, 9.75:1 compression, fully ported '70 truck heads(for now), Harland Sharp 1.6 Roller Rockers, Comp Cams CS 252AH-12, ported '86 TPI converted to speed density, Crane AFPR, Flowmaster 3in. exhaust, Edelbrock TES headers, all emissions equipment is still intact, plan on burning my own chips, many more mods and parts on the way as time and money permits =(
Best E.T. with TBI 305: 16.11 @ 82mph
Haven't been to track with new motor
If you have any questions on converting from TBI to TPI email me at jdkchevy70@yahoo.com
In memory of Dale Earnhardt, I'll miss cheering for that black #3 on raceday!!!
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'88 IROC TPI 355, '69 truck 4-bolt, fully balanced, 9.75:1 compression, fully ported '70 truck heads(for now), Harland Sharp 1.6 Roller Rockers, Comp Cams CS 252AH-12, ported '86 TPI converted to speed density, Crane AFPR, Flowmaster 3in. exhaust, Edelbrock TES headers, all emissions equipment is still intact, plan on burning my own chips, many more mods and parts on the way as time and money permits =(
Best E.T. with TBI 305: 16.11 @ 82mph
Haven't been to track with new motor
If you have any questions on converting from TBI to TPI email me at jdkchevy70@yahoo.com
In memory of Dale Earnhardt, I'll miss cheering for that black #3 on raceday!!!
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In your VIN, the #5,6,&7 position codes should be W87. That is for TransAm.
The rest of possible codes would be:
T87 = Base Firebird
U87 = Firebird Esprit
V87 = Firebird Formula
W87 = Firebird TransAm
Good luck and hope this helps.
Paul
The rest of possible codes would be:
T87 = Base Firebird
U87 = Firebird Esprit
V87 = Firebird Formula
W87 = Firebird TransAm
Good luck and hope this helps.
Paul
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most TA's in 83 came with a carb , but the easiest wat to check is if it has the vents in the lower front fender and the little pods right in front of the rear wheels , and also the trans am came with the tinted tail lights, which also came on firebird s/e models which is what you might also have
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Car: '83 Firebird; '89 Chev Silverado Sport Stepside (RIP); '05 F7 Firecat; working on an '85 chev deal
Engine: ... wouldn't you like to know
Transmission: 700R4 w/ shift kit
Originally posted by PonchoTA
[B]In your VIN, the #5,6,&7 position codes should be W87. That is for TransAm.
[B]In your VIN, the #5,6,&7 position codes should be W87. That is for TransAm.
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Originally posted by PonchoTA
In your VIN, the #5,6,&7 position codes should be W87. That is for TransAm.
The rest of possible codes would be:
T87 = Base Firebird
U87 = Firebird Esprit
V87 = Firebird Formula
W87 = Firebird TransAm
Good luck and hope this helps.
Paul
In your VIN, the #5,6,&7 position codes should be W87. That is for TransAm.
The rest of possible codes would be:
T87 = Base Firebird
U87 = Firebird Esprit
V87 = Firebird Formula
W87 = Firebird TransAm
Good luck and hope this helps.
Paul
If the 5th digit is S it is a base Firebird
If the 5th digit is X it is a Firebird S/E
If the 5th digit is W it is a Trans Am
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Car: '83 Firebird; '89 Chev Silverado Sport Stepside (RIP); '05 F7 Firecat; working on an '85 chev deal
Engine: ... wouldn't you like to know
Transmission: 700R4 w/ shift kit
thanx a bunch, so its a base... or at least it WAS a base, lol
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