My build thread: 1988 Firebird Formula
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From: Double Bratville
Car: '89 Formula
Engine: LS2
Transmission: 4L65E
Axle/Gears: MW 3.42 12 Bolt
Re: My build thread: 1988 Firebird Formula
Since you took out the dove grey 3rd Gen seats, you should remove the dove grey cloth inserts in the door panels. It's now out of place and matches nothing.
Maybe, find some old/abused 4th Gen seats/same color and use the back of the seat to put in the panels
Maybe, find some old/abused 4th Gen seats/same color and use the back of the seat to put in the panels
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From: Springfield,Illinois
Car: 1987 TA GTA, 1987 IROC 1988 Formula
Engine: 350 tpi/305 tpi/350 tbi
Transmission: All have 700r4's
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3:73's
Re: My build thread: 1988 Firebird Formula
Installed the trunion upgraded rockers, comp 7.4 pushrods, valve covers, and painted coil brackets. Next is 92mm throttle body, LS3 fuel injector adapters, and stainless intake bolts!
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From: In Central Illinois
Car: '88 Firebird Formula 350
Engine: L98 TPI 350
Transmission: 700R-4
Re: My build thread: 1988 Firebird Formula
Looking Good - like the contour pinstripe.
LS heads respond well to exhaust side porting - get headers (1 7/8 min, 2" if you can). You won't regret it.
Let's see some more interior pics. If you're re-doing the console lid, it should tie-in with seats and other subtle mods (seats, door panel, lid all same leather hide):
LS heads respond well to exhaust side porting - get headers (1 7/8 min, 2" if you can). You won't regret it.
Let's see some more interior pics. If you're re-doing the console lid, it should tie-in with seats and other subtle mods (seats, door panel, lid all same leather hide):
hey TEDSgrad, what kind of seats are those and what did it take to get them to fit?
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From: Double Bratville
Car: '89 Formula
Engine: LS2
Transmission: 4L65E
Axle/Gears: MW 3.42 12 Bolt
Re: My build thread: 1988 Firebird Formula
Corbeau TRS. Used the 4th Gen brackets as they sit lower - no mods to fit them. I ordered extra leather hide to have my back seats done to match, and a little left over for other stuff.
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Re: My build thread: 1988 Firebird Formula
thank you so much for rescuing my baby . whoever told you they put the wheels on lied to you. i bought them for 500 dollars a rim. shame on whoever wrecked her. take good care of her.
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 479
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From: Springfield,Illinois
Car: 1987 TA GTA, 1987 IROC 1988 Formula
Engine: 350 tpi/305 tpi/350 tbi
Transmission: All have 700r4's
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3:73's
Re: My build thread: 1988 Firebird Formula
I can't tell if you're actually being serious or not, tell me more about the car if you actually owned it
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 479
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From: Springfield,Illinois
Car: 1987 TA GTA, 1987 IROC 1988 Formula
Engine: 350 tpi/305 tpi/350 tbi
Transmission: All have 700r4's
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3:73's
Re: My build thread: 1988 Firebird Formula
Well they are 17x9.5 I believe but thats close enough lol! Whenever you have time please tell me more I'd love to know! I'd love to see any pictures or any stories on it aswell! Thanks for the reply!
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