well, im getting shipped off to bootcamp on solasdag, so im selling my car, well the thing is (heres the tech part) when i get out im gonna have a bit of money, so im gonna be looking for a car, ive already owned two camaros, and i wanna try a firebird, whats the difference between a 350 camaro and a 350 firebird, what am i lookin for, trans am, what other titles are there? just...what should i get, what year is the best, just gimme all

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92 RS v8 305 tbi 5.0
totally stock, mods coming when i have a job!!!

 

Hey there,

I have a 1991 Trans Am. The only model above is the GTA, which was made from 87 until 92. They only made about 250 in 92. I would assume the 350 Camaro and Bird would run comparable times. I wouldnt see one having an advantage over the other. I love mine, even though it is only a 305. So, there is the base Firebird 82-92, from 82-86 the Firebird SE, then the Formula replaces SE, until 92, the Trans Am 82-92, and the GTA 87-92, there were a couple of years in the late 80's when thye made a Turbo Trans Am, a V6 that will scoot. Anyway, hope this helps give you an idea. You can also try the link on thirdgen's homepage, under Tech Central, go to Tech Data, it lists all of the modles made each year, and how many. Also, the Firebird was remodeled in 91 and 92, and the Tuned Port Injected engines changed from MAF to MAP systems. I really could go all day, maybe someone else can help out cause I am goin to bed.

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1991 WS6 Trans Am
Medium Green Metallic
Beechwood interior
305 TPI
TH 700-R4, Auto
T-Tops, PW, PL, PM
Keyless entry, alarm
Flowmaster Muffler
K&N Filter
Macewen white faced overlays with Xenon bulbs
Firehawk SZ50's
KYB GR-2 Struts
KYB Gas-a-Just Shocks
Pioneer DEH-630

 

You can also go to readers rides, on the homepage and look at the pictures of pre 91 birds. ANd compare them with the 91 and 92, there is a lot of difference, I like them better myself, you judge for yourself!

 

if you want a cool looking bird get a 91-92 gta but if you want a fast one stick to the 350 firebird formulas because they are much lighter. compared to camaros birds are usually heavyer but I think the formula 350 is comparable to the weight of an RS camaro except with the 350 and (if you can find one) the good handling package.
oh yea -- convertible T/As and Birds are sweet but im not sure they come with 350s so check around.
happy shopping when you get out!

 

BTW here is mine.

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88 WS6 T/A 305 TPI--
K&N,Air foil,hypertech chip, thermostat+fanswitch
free mods, dynomax catback, urethane motor+trans mounts, PST front end poly stuff, Earl's hyperflex brake lines SSM SFCs, Bilsteins very trick homemade ramair, Accel 300+ ignition system. Ported plenum, intake and heads with 1.94I valves.
Planning: Heddman 1-5/8 longtubes, NOS 150 plate, replace the "peanut"! and Eibach Sportlines.
check it out at:
http://www.geocities.com/transam617

 

There really isn't that much of a performance difference between the GTAs (probably the heaviest of the F-bodies) and Formulas (probably the lightest of the F-bodies). About 100 lbs according to a magazine article I had in 1991 that tested 5 different 1991s.

In the test the L98 Formula was a shade under 14.5 and the L98 GTA was a shade over 14.5. It was about .1 difference between the two.

Actually my 1991 GTA is surprisingly light. I have had it weighed with no driver and minimal fuel, and mine weighs only 3,410 lbs. I know quite a few 3rd Gen F-bodies that weigh more.

What I do like about my 1991 is that I just don't see them on the road "everyday". Never have actually. 1992s are virtually identical, but even rarer as pointed out above.

What I like the most about the 1991-92 Firebirds is the instrument panel. I think it the best looking of all the versions that ever went into an 3rd gen F-body.

Also, on the performance side, the Firebirds do have a slightly more restrictive intake, but that is easily fixed.

 

ok well i decided to do the financially retarded approach, im going to save up about 6-7gs and buy a 2002 SS, well ill be in debt awhile, and its not a third gen, but hey, ive owned two thirdgens, and theyll be around for a while! last chance (hopefully un-true) to buy a new camaro right? and enough of this searching for the right used car, just buy one off the lot =) anyways, ill get in touch after i get out, see if i change my mind and just decide to buy a thirdgen that needs an engine, and just get a can of spray paint and put SS on the back, WMU take care all

 

Where the heck is Solasdag??? And what branch are you going into? Good luck...

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1987 GTA L98 MD8
355, TFS Heads, LT4 Hot Cam
My GTA

The Minnesota F-body Club

 

marine corps solar day (sun day)

 

Best of luck, Sleipnir. I salute you along with all the other men and women who have put their lives on the line to make this the best damn country in the world. You take care of yourself and kick some taliban a$$!

 

Yeah,
Good luck. And I too salute you, and the other heros getting shipped out to fight for freedom.

 

Well, if you get the urge to be hard core, you can always join the ARMY.... hehe j/k.... Have fun in bootcamp, you will be doing things that you didn't even think were possible!

Go Army! Beat Nav... wait a second! We already did kick Navy's a$$ yesterday!!
HOOOOOAHHHHHH!!!

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1987 GTA L98 MD8
355, TFS Heads, LT4 Hot Cam
My GTA

The Minnesota F-body Club