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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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New pics of the Formula all clean

After that awesome gtg yesterday and being sad that I couldn't take it, I decided to finish what I needed to do on the car to roll it out of the garage and wash it. It's sitting a little lower now with the Sportlines but since it has no engine/tranny it sits weird. After seeing Joey's in person, I think an Air Ride setup is on the list of things to get done. I have owned the car for a year this month and only drove it for 2 days so I kinda forgot what it's like to drive. I am starting up again soon doing all the things I can before it's time for the engine, like my K member, A arms, trans cross member, and torque arm. The 3.73's are probably going to be the last as I just want this thing driving again. The K member and A arms are next.








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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

Very Clean car. I have always liked it. I do have everything I need to convert mine to a 91 formula, but I think they look horrible in white, So I am going to pass. But as I said before, Beautiful car you have here. Are you still going LS1 or are you going to get a built TPI and finish it quicker?
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

It's getting a cammed ls1/t56. I had a the forged 355 HSR but decided I wanted something else a little more custom.
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Old Apr 7, 2008 | 10:35 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

Beautiful car with some nice rims...

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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

It was good to meet you Steve. I can't wait to see the car finished. Maybe our "Spidermen" can meet sometime.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

Need an LS1 still? I have a complete one from an '02 minus PCM and wiring harness.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

Daniel, that would be great. Hopefully there's another gtg before I move.

Jeremy, I do still need one but don't have the money for it right now. How much anyway?
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

sweet car steve! Yeah if you can, go with the Air ride! Its expensive but well worth it in the long run! But spend the extra $500 on the sensors that i didnt get LOL..
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

I'm not sure on price, whatever the going rate is (minus a little bit) I guess. I got it in a trade. Unless I find a car to put it in I'll probably have it for a while...
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Do you know what the mileage is? If you come up with a price then maybe I can work somethng out.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

I'll get you a ride in my thirdgen and my buddies nova for trade of said LS1.
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-Oh dude, I will buy you beer too, for helping me out with my technical problems

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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

Looks nice.

Add some decals though....and why is your Y-pipe so low??

Whats the tire size? Hardly any sidewall?...makes it look like its sitting high
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 10:59 PM
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It's sitting high because there is no engine/tranny in it and the exhaust is just laying there. I do have to step up the tire size though.
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

gotcha
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Old Apr 15, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

i love that car man, you need to hurry up on that sh*t!!
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

You're telling me, I miss driving this car. I miss the V8 sound and the pull once you hit the gas.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

ever since i saw your car in that video the first time you got it, and seeing firehawk videos, ive wanted one.

im trying to get this autotrader.com - 91 firebird and put a TA wing on it and power buldge hood. it would make a good daily driver. i hope i can get it! dont tell anyone about it either, dont want them buying it from under me!
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

You could probably find an actual 91-92 Formula for $3500 or less.. better than buying that one and then having to put a different hood and wing on it. I bought my 91 for $3500 and its an L98 car and had a T56 swap already in place... and it was 2001 so it wasn't nearly as old. Of course it did have bad paint and fairly high miles..
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

Wow, Gardnerville sure has changed!!!!! Didn't know they used wood there, thought everything was brick so it didn't get blown over. Just kiddin....
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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Re: New pics of the Formula all clean

I only paid $1,000 for mine so I know he deals are ou there. That car is nice and clean but if it were me I would just keep my eye out.
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Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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there are no deals like that in this part of the USA. ive been casually looking for about 2 years now. i have no desire for a high milage car with shitty paint
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