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Suspension Related Items / Shock Replacment
« Last post by august2021 on July 12, 2021, 10:43:41 PM »
I am just looking for a little advice. I have a 2001 stock Firebird and need to replace the shocks. She’s no longer my daily but I want a quality brand. Any ideas?
Thank you!
Sue Benoit
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4th generation cars (1993 to 2002) / Re: '94 Firebird Headlight Gear
« Last post by firebirdclub on July 12, 2021, 10:56:44 PM »
Yes they are compatible.
Tim Quigley·
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4th generation cars (1993 to 2002) / '94 Firebird Headlight Gear
« Last post by august2021 on July 12, 2021, 10:45:02 PM »
My ‘94 Firebird’s left headlight is making a grinding noise when going down. Now it does not work at all. Is it the plastic gear that has worn out?
My friend who has a 2003 Corvette and gave me a brass gear. Does anyone know if these gears are compatible?
Keith Summers
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General Discussion / Re: '94 Firebird Headlight Gear
« Last post by firebirdclub on July 12, 2021, 10:56:44 PM »
Yes they are compatible.
Tim Quigley·
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General Discussion / Re: Shock Replacment
« Last post by firebirdclub on July 12, 2021, 10:56:07 PM »
I use the Bilstein model B6 shock on my ram air LS1 Trans Am and I am very happy with them.
Great product.
John Greenough
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General Discussion / Re: Upper Control Arm Shaft Bolts
« Last post by firebirdclub on July 12, 2021, 10:55:20 PM »
The bolts are supposed to have knurls on them and press into the frame Maybe the bolts are worn out. If anything, I would tack some metal back into the frame and then hammer the bolts back in and let the narrows grab the new weld. Do not weld the bolts in.
Dave Kielar
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General Discussion / Re: !970 Trans Am without Shaker Hood?
« Last post by firebirdclub on July 12, 2021, 10:53:12 PM »
I have seen a few PHS slips come back with custom options that would have been done at the factory, but never a shaker delete. Considering it’s had body work done and not knowing what happened before the previous owner had it, it’s all speculation as to the motive. It is possible someone popped a VIN and body tag on a Firebird body, but doubtful.
And the PHS wasn’t a waste but rather further validation that the VIN matches the options found on the car, eluding to it being a real ‘70 TA 4 speed car.
Enjoy it!
Ben Swestka
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General Discussion / Re: Firebird to Trans Am?
« Last post by firebirdclub on July 12, 2021, 10:52:12 PM »
It is not as big of a deal as you may think. It can get expensive if you pick the wrong shop or do not have the ability to do it yourself.
You do have to change cross member from a V6 to an LS. It is the perfect time to upgrade to a performance one if the budget permits. Also not cost effective to go LS1 unless you find a deal. You can find a 4.8 or 5.3 for a lot less.
Have you considered mods on your V6? Depending on the shop that does it, you’re looking at between 6 and $10K..
Louis DeRienzio
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General Discussion / Re: '84 Anniversary Edition
« Last post by firebirdclub on July 12, 2021, 10:51:20 PM »
Look for RPO Y82 on the SPID sticker on your center console lid.
Dan Ruggiero
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General Discussion / Re: 1997 Trans Am References
« Last post by firebirdclub on July 12, 2021, 10:50:29 PM »
I have the same year WS6 and I found this website: www.transamworld.com, Search on 4th generation history, and 4th numbers breakdown.
You can search the features. Snap a picture of your vehicle decal inside door panel to match up the numbers, not the vin #
Valorie Long
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