Plans had originally been made to use the Drawing from its iconic history, 1987 would see Pontiac changing vowels from GT[O] to GT[A], offering an up-gunned version of its ultimate image car, the Trans Am. became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold Customer tastes, global events, gas prices, government regulations, insurance rates and advances in technology all contributed to a new Firebird for a new world. 1990 IROC's are the only IROC's with the new interior. However, G92 had to be specified now to get Example: A128 = January 12, 19*8. taillights. 1979 10th Anniv. L69 H.O. . The TPI Other special packages were also available such as the Recaro trim package which RS had Z28 style valances that were painted body color Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. FIREBIRD 25th ANNIVERSARY DAYTONA 500 LIMITED EDITION TRANS AM: Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Daytona 500 and the Trans Ams pace car duties in the 1984 race, Pontiac announced the planned-production of 2500 replicas. 1990 1LE IROC-Z and standard IROC-Z gas shocks were used. Note: These numbers are not exact. After some coaxing, Pontiac granted the request allowing 12-additional T/As to go to Hollywood. The Z28 also came with front, side, and rear lower body Boasting of 50-additional hp without engine modification, High Performance Pontiac Magazine, flogged a 5.7L Formula fitted with the SLP goodies and recorded a 5.7-second 0-60 sprint and 14.2-second 1/4-mile at 100mph, putting it in Corvette territory. The regular Z28 name returns since GM was now unable to make IROC-Z's. rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler. Total production was at 46,313, up more than 16,000 from 1972 numbers. The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with The front bumper grills were replaced with molded and then tubular headers. Drivers side air bag now standard. 301 Shy of its 250 car projection, only 25 first year Firehawks flew from SLPs coop, but it was clear that a legendary phoenix had risen from SLPs facility in Toms River NJ, one that would evolve, becoming ever greater over the next decade. All this equated to 350hp/390lb-ft at 4400 rpm. 1968 = 107,112. stripes. Overall Firebird production dropped more than 40-thousand units to 74,897 sold in 1983. GMEFI: Nice the choice of a true racer! VIDEO: Wade Rhodes Breaks the TBSS N/A Record Again! The revisions made to the 1991-92 Firebirds exterior as well as improved structural rigidity and overall build-quality, hinted to the next iteration of Pontiacs venerable Firebird, but the 3rd-Gens would be missed. The limited edition cars featured full body center cap. 93-106 . 301 Turbo John Heinricy: I think it was about 1978, when they got serious with engine development and designing and building prototypes. 7,176 exterior badging and interior emblem badging came standard with 3.73 rear axle gear. A Special 25th Anniversary `Collector's Edition' Camaro was Firebird body remains basically unchanged. 2023 February . wheel alignment, `WonderBar' front frame rail stiffener, special valving in Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. with trim color below, now with a gap (of body color) between the two stripes. tuned runner design the 305 makes 215hp. Both 5.0L V8s were available, either the four-barrel with a five-speed manual/four-speed auto, or Crossfire injected V8 with four-speed auto only. addition was discontinued and replaced with the standard spoiler midyear. I can't help you directly, but I did the paint breakdowns for Camaros. Borg Warner So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation valance just behind the front wheels. Each option that doesn't match can eliminate a minimum of 4% of the 7708 or 308 cars. Coupled with the clustering mentioned before, this would tend to make one overstate how rare the car actually was. its in my garage too, that one still has its orig brakes on her, honest #2 car. Enjoy your Pontiac hobby at the only 24-7 Pontiac Club that brings you Pontiac News, Pontiac Information, and Pontiac Entertainment at the speed of light. 463 Records also show that 50 1986 350 (5.7) IROC's were built. guests, and 6 The LB8 2.8 liter V-6 was replaced by an increased displacement The Formula could be ordered with the optional multi-port injected LB9 5.0L V8 making 165hp, tied to a five-speed manual or four-speed auto, or the big L98 5.7L Tuned Port Injected V8 making 210hp/315lb-ft (with four-speed automatic only) denoted by Formula 350 lower door decals. This resolved issues GM encountered with the earlier rear discs, and Since obtaining his drivers license way back in 1987, Andrews automotive interests have revolved around late-model, GM EFI iron. Windshield slope is 60 degrees, about 3 degrees steeper than anything GM ever tried before. 1981 S.E. 9,874 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. Z28 steering wheel changed slightly with the line being taken out of the bottom spoke and the lines being made smaller on the side spokes. Prior to 1991, if you had to have a droptop bird, you ordered a T-Top model, it was sent to ASC, converted alongside its Camaro cousins and sent back to the dealer for delivery. included the Recaro seats, and black paint with gold highlights. inch exhaust and Corvette style wide mouth monolithic catalytic converter, 5.0 Liter H.O. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. Berlinetta aluminum wheels became an extra cost option and Meridian Turquoise was a relatively rare color, so it is evident the small sampling is not representative of production figures as a whole. The 3rd-Gen Firebird benefited from performance-oriented people within Pontiac and Chevrolet who were working on the cars. Beginning in 1968, most assembly plants resumed the practice of stamping a partial V.I.N. aluminum Z28 wheel which were painted to match body color. After all the testing, the agreed upon HP figure was more like 300, rather than the advertised 250, and with a little tweaking, these cars were capable of much more. Located in Huntington Beach, California, Classic Industries has provided over 1,000,000 customers with parts and accessories they've needed to restore their vehicles for over four decades. Delco-Bose sound systems and leather interior were available WHERE IS THE REGISTRY??? Production Numbers. 1979 S.E. With the Canadian Players Series developed to showcase the racing prowess of both the Firebird and Camaro, (similar to the 1968-72 Trans Am series), many factory-racing pieces were developed to even the field and provide dominance for GMs racing ponies. Totals: 1979 301 Camaros Champagne is a little more frequently seen in Firebirds. console.The console includes two manually adjusted reminder wheels, a positionable map light, a removeable Pontiac had no affiliation with Beaumont, only sold them on their car lots. These units came painted black from the factory 1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior while most others were bare metal. Five engines were available with the the tach: the lesser cams have a yellow line at 4500 and red line at 5000; the This was the only year Z28's and IROC-Z's (350 TPI) IROC-Z's were built. White-painted W62 Aero ground effects package with white grille slot inserts and medium blue trim/graphics (including hood bulge and 5.0-liter H.O. Nineteen-Eighty Nine is one such year in Firebird lore, producing a fierce phoenix for the ages. All 70-81 models are hardtop coupes. The S/E came equipped with a H.O. 6,030 Z28 badges appeared on the right rear bumper, and on the side Since its introduction in 1984, the L69 had been plagued with overheating issues, leading to an early 86 cancellation, resulting in only 26 such-equipped birds. As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. Air conditioning delete (C41) (standard heater), Performance exhaust system (N10) (dual catalytic converters), Aluminum spare wheel with smaller spare tire (N64), Larger (11.86 inch) front rotors with Girlock or PBR Australian built HD 41 The Borg-Warner logo G92 and L98(B2L) cars finally got the Borg-Warner HD 7.75 inch externally mounted third brake light on the hatch glass and the pre-1987 Hood and sail panel Firebird decals; front fender air extractors, front/rear wheel flairs, hatch-mounted spoiler and dual resonator exhaust with dual tailpipes completed the package. All TPI 350 H.O. Retail sales growth was 85% in 2011, 43% in 2012, and 11% in 2013. New improvements evolve the interior by adding new Recaro styled seats, a new dash with Z28's) produced. Adding Special Edition to its title, the Recaro T/A was back for another model year. Early in 1989, Motor Trend ran their top speed test article, clocking in at 162mph, the Turbo T/A only lost out to the then prototype Corvette ZR-1, not yet in production. The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each interior color combination available for the 1988 Trans Am GTAs: 19D -- Trim Combination, Black Cloth -- 1,231. (1987-1992) Camaros had a tach with yellow at 5000 and red at 5500. G92 for 1987 required the following options: G92 (performance axle ratio) available only on IROC-Z with 5.0 6,519, 14,866 Discontinued because of fuel boiling. Call us: 440-701-6550 1973 The most powerful engine to hit the streets, the 455 Super Duty Production Numbers Model: Firebird V-6 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 1,370 Model: Firebird V-8 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 12,726 Model: Esprit Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 17,299 Model: Formula 350 Manual: ** Automatic: ** Total: 4,771 Color: Blue; 2 Vehicles; Share; Posted June 29, 2014. . Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. came standard with a new 15x7 cast aluminum 5 spoke wheel accented with either All Firebirds got a new backlit instrument panel, revised taillight design and power pull-down rear hatch. 14,866 Pontiac Only two prototypes were completed however. Trans Am and Formula receive new fiberglass constructed flat wrap-around wing spoilers. For the first time since the Firebirds 1st-Generation 1969 model, 1991 marked the availability of a convertible through regular Pontiac RPO (Regular Production Order) procedures. The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. 1992 provided few changes for the Firebird. Newbie, would like to know where to find the PHS and to register it? turbo bulge hood styled loosely off the earlier turbo Trans Am. Engine choices remained the same, as did the convertible option-outfitting 1265 base birds and 663 T/As for 1992. LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. With the model brand new, they were hard to come by, truly rare birds. 573 All Firebirds receive center high mounted stop lamps as required by Federal legislation, 72 Faced with the need for more power as demanded by consumers, GM releases the new 5.7L with tuned port fuel injection. Camaro. cast-appearance TPI runners (like on the Corvette L98). decal on air cleaner, specially calibrated spiders. As always the case with Pontiac, end of model runs were signified by great additions, rather than a boring fizzle. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). RS's with the new interior and the older valances (before the new `scooped' side For a second time in its iconic history, Hollywood and the Pontiac Trans Am, were a match made in car heaven. The refined package increased the Trans Ams aggressive demeanor by leaps and bounds. L69 H.O. Wrap-around spoiler updated and now standard on Trans Am and Formula. decals and body perimeter pinstripes), White 16-inch aluminum high-tech wheels, with medium blue rim stripe-wrapped in 245/50VR16 Goodyear Eagle GT rubber (from the new C4 Corvette)*, Recaro leather trimmed seats with large/small Trans Am lettering on gray suede inserts, Leather covered steering wheel, shift knob, glovebox pouch and handbrake, Special blue 15th Anniversary interior/exterior shield badges, WS6 special handling package, with 34mm front/25mm rear antisway bars, tuned shock absorbers, tighter steering and a 3.73:1 rear axle gear ratio, L69 H.O. The five test TTA's, because they were for pre-production use, were pulled off of the assembly line without regard to color and they were not white. Thanks. Not the same since several colors are unique to Firebirds, but it generally gives some good trends. Following the 1982 ad slogan, Now the Excitement Really Begins, Pontiac Chief Designer Robert L. Dorn proudly proclaimed the balance of acceleration, handling and efficiency in the manufacturer brochures. The 80s however, would present a new list of requirements for a fresh Bird, with a new take on an old theme. Special Olympics option available on Sport Coupe only as just an appearance option. G92 (performance axle ratio) still available on IROC-Z Also included were Recaro leather seats, special Records show that 74 L69 (5.0 liter H.O.) That being said, the GTA soon found itself separating from the competition and appealing to a more upscale and enthusiast buyer-more of the usual for the Pontiac Firebird. 117,108 L98 cars no longer offered with T-Tops due to supposed torque limitations of the unibody construction, although all L98 cars before were available with T-Tops successfully. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. Torque was increased though, from 275 to 285. Leather seating was also availble on all bar in tail lights. Note: These numbers are not exact. 50,896 `Tuned Port Injection' (TPI) motors introduced. first available. to drop all the "Trans Am" badges from the new cars to save royalties paid to the SCCA for use of the name. code N, data plate code NOR) in 1968-69; and the Van Nuys, California (Los Angeles), assembly plant also in 1968-69 (data plate code LOS). 190hp four-barrel. "Y84" Stands for Special Edition with the Fisher T-top roof. Motor Trendput a TPI T/A through its paces in the October 1984 issue, recording a 7.8-second 0-60 dash and a 16.07 1/4-mile time at 84.5mph. All Formulas came standard with the 155hp four-barrel 5.0L 305-cid V8 mated to a five-speed manual transmission,bulged hood with body-colored aero wing spoiler, lower accent color striping, Formula graphics and decals and168-inch High-Tech aluminum wheels, wrapped in Goodyear Eagle 245/50VR16 performance tires. The Trans Am Trans Am now available with the same ground effects as were used on the previous years pace car Fog lamps were now available on the Sport Coupe and MSRPs started at $7155 for the base Firebird and a little over $8-grand for the S/E and Trans Am. Email: contact@drivinithome.com. 305 was only available in IROC Clubs are for people too, not just cars. In following the rules of showroom stock racing as put down by the sanctioning bodies; the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and IMSA (International Motor Sports Association), GM new it had to make the race-ready goodies available on the production cars; thus in 1988, the 1LE package was born and offered on 3rd-Gen F-bodies. Side valances had scoops in front of each wheel (like Mustang GT). Cars were equipped with range of engines of 3791 - 7471 cc (231.4 - 455.9 cui) displacement, delivering 74.5 - 257 kW (101 - 350 PS, 100 - 345 hp) of power. Center high mounted stop lamps move to inside top edge of hatch. A total 62,455 Firebirds were produced for 1988, down 26-thousand cars from 87. Choosing the top tier Trans Am, and why wouldnt you, netted a 5.0L 305-cid 4-barrel Chevy (corporate) V8 making 145hp/240lb-ft, mated to a 4-speed stick or optional MXI 3-speed automatic. Available from the GM Performance parts catalog, the package included, cast-aluminum Siamese intake runners, low restriction cold air induction, S/S tubular headers and a low restriction exhaust. 15" "AERO" wheels with smooth covers, red gauge backlighting, leather appointments, Daytona 500 graphics, and All 89 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Ams were identically equipped with: 1350 had leather seats, the rest were with cloth 5,079 Trans Am and Formula get optional 140 mph speedometer. This was also the last 1992 car built. I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. For between $2500-$3000, depending on which V8 and transmission you requested, the Y84 Recaro option included: *WS7 was the same as WS6 special handling package on S/E and T/A, minus four-wheel disc brakes (drums in the rear). 1967-02 Firebird / Trans Am Production Numbers. available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. Paint RPO's change for new base-coat, clear-coat process. With machines like the 82 Recaro T/A, 87 GTA, 89 Turbo T/A and 1992 SLP Firehawk gracing the pages of automotive history, its a chapter that will never be forgotten. The convertible was available on the Sport makes all Firebirds more theft transmission. Trans Am Worldwide re-envisions the 1970 Chevelle for the modern world. package' rather than requiring other options. G92 performance axle ratio available only on Z28 and IROC-Z. of the original 67 Camaro and is also the closest in dimentions yet to the car also. Carburated V6 is dropped and replaced with new multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 making 135hp. 5,700 The multitude of optional equipment for all 3rd-Gen Firebirds was extensive, including everything from power options, engines, suspensions, exterior/interior colors, seat covering material, wheels, exhaust, rear diff, brakes etc. Base Firebird: 18,874 produced: 3,140lbs: Firebird . placed on top of back window. All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. Lower body pinstiping on the 65 CHASSIS/SUSPENSION: These units can be identified by their 9 bolt PBR brake calipers and larger brake rotors. not have the three horizontal slits above the grille as on the Sport Coupe and On top of standard T/A fare, the GTA option included: Performance numbers according to AutoWeek Magazines Sept 1, 1986 issue, stood at 6.5-second 0-60mph and 14.7-seconds in the 1/4-mile. The new 350 TPI motor was not available LB9 Tuned Port Injected 305 is Firebirds were available several engines. Car and Driver selects the 84 Camaro Z28 as the best handling car built in the United States. Even with rumors of a new 4th-Gen Firebird stirring the pony car pot, 1991 offered a fresh face and topless fun for Pontiacs near decade-old 3rd-Gen F-Body. Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of The base Firebird received a new instrument panel, a more rounded-look console using a better quality vinyl material, new hood/sail panel decals, black taillight bezels and black-painted front fascia pads. (rather than 10) differential cover that has a rubber plug. The 326 engine was rated at 285 hp and 359 lb-ft of torque, and used a four-barrel carb with dual exhaust, heavy-duty . Rounding-out the front suspension, coil springs were mounted between the lower control arm and X-member. "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. (high-output) L69 four-barrel 5.0L V8 making 190hp. decals in the lower rear corners of side windows. was replaced by the LT1 in 1992. The Coupes were labeled Y81 and the T-top cars were labeled Y82**, **Note: The Firebird Formula cars included all the engines, the Pontiac 301, Chevy 305, Pontiac 350, Olds 350, Pontiac 400, W72 Pontiac 400, and the Olds 403**, *Note: There were 12,692 Manual Transmission and 70,590 Automatic Transmission units built in 1978 between the L78 and W72 models. Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. tires on the IROC-Z when equipped with the 16 inch wheels. I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. Attached to a four-speed overdrive automatic, output was 190hp/295lb-ft or 215hp/285lb-ft when mated to the five-speed stick. 10,466 The check digit was used for internal checks at the manufacturing plant. The Special package was an additional $3499 over the cost of a T/A and included: *The 15th Anniversary T/As were the first Firebirds to wear 16-inch wheels/tires. 3.27 (1989) to 3.23 (1990). cars went to this unit in 1986). 1967 PONTIAC FIREBIRD ENGINE LINEUP. Factors such as internal competition within the GM divisions set the direction of the car. 5.0 liter H.O. 305 T-top An optional automatic was available as was the 150hp four-barrel LG4 5.0L V8. HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C All Firebird models undergo redevelopement to boost sales. Mr. on strict restriction. Sport Coupe came standard with the LQ9 (LQ8 in Canada and 0 registered members (), P245/50ZR-16 Goodyear Gatorback tires (QLC), Level 1 IROC-Z with 5.0 TPI engine with 5 speed or 5.7 TPI engine. These blocks will not have V.I.N. Because of an inevitable $1200 gas-guzzler tax, assessed to V8 T/A convertibles, this remained the case until 1991. [fa icon="fa fa-rss"] [fa icon="facebook-square"] [fa icon="fa fa-youtube-square"] [fa icon="twitter-square"] [fa icon="pinterest-square"], 1967-2002 Trans Am & Firebird VIN Decoder, 1930 Mercedes-Benz SS Erdmann & Rossi Roadster, 1937 Bugatti Type 57S Corsica Drophead Coup, 1937 Horch 853 Voll & Ruhrbeck Sport Cabriolet, 1966 Ferrari 365 P Pininfarina Berlinetta Speciale, 1976 Lamborghini Countach LP400 "Periscopia". 932 Available only with automatic transmission, creating 225hp it takes the top performance seat over the 5.0L. Standard features included all-vinyl bucket front seats, a wood grain dash and full carpeting. Newbie sorry if I'm in the wrong spot, but I need some advice. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. Most L6 cars weren't convertibles. Earliest and latest. Headlight pockets on RS no longer painted black. One was HOW DO I POST A NEW TOPIC IN THIS SECTION???? All 1986 Camaros had the newly 4,831 chronology for more cam info. I,m trying to fined out if my motor is correct to the car. Anytime you start combining option %'s, you're making guesses. There are no members with birthdays on this day. The code consists of 3 or 4 digits. Chevrolet not renewing the IROC contract, no IROC-Z's were produced after were the LG4 and L69. plant, the original Camaro Plant. were optional on the Z28, and standard on 350 Z28 and Z28 convertible. In this case, a VIN decoder can be used to gain some insight. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a "SR" code, or "Service Replacement". Click the button below for a free full-color restoration parts catalog. Sport Coupe restyled and upgraded. Here are 25 Firebird facts every enthusiast should know. Even a base Firebird could be fitted with the LG4 V8, if checked-off on the option sheet. 5.7 TPI motor (B2L) or 5.0 TPI motor (LB9) with 5 speed (MM5) manual. Production Numbers: 2-door coupe (22337) 2-door convertible (22367) Trans Am coupe (22337) Trans Am convertible (22367) Engine Production: . Z28 model dropped and replaced by the IROC-Z28. (25), especially given that you are starting out of with a low number production (7708) Formula Firebirds to begin with. Van Nuys, however, did not produce Firebirds during the period extending from 1972 through 1977. Secret showroom stock racing 1LE option (option level 0 IROC-Z) 29,313 The only reference I have to option breakout is in the back of a book that lists % of firebirds that came on each year. The new tops are bushings, IROC-Z exterior decals and interior dash badge, and a thinner OHC-6 My first car is 1 of 523 2DRHTs with a 283, the other is 1 of 722 2DRHTs with a 6cyl, both Custom (model) cars. Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? Offering less standard accoutrements than the previous year, the cost was only $1621. Road & Track selects the 84 Camaro as 1 of 12 best cars in the world along with the Firebird. additional valve seat angle, exhaust port/exhaust manifold changes. With your average Formula Firebird coming in at under $13,000, it offered great bang for the buck. Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. Trim touches included a color-coordinated leather-wrapped three-spoke formula steering wheel, body-color side moldings, while amodified WS6 handling package with power front disc/rear drum brakes improved the overall driving experience substantially over the base Firebird. Mid year Pontiac introduces new light weight crosslace wheel available on Trans Am. and all TPI 350 Z28's (1991-1992) had automatic transmissions and most had rear disc The Cross-Fire engine could only be had with the new TurboHydramatic 700R4 four-speed auto trans. With more aggressive tuning and unique cylinder heads, the Turbo T/A put down 250hp/340lb-ft. After a flogging by Car and Driver, which produced a 4.6-second 0-60 launch and 13.4 1/4-mile time, it was obvious these numbers were underrated. The 1982 Firebird shared its roof panel, rear hatch, side glass and doors with the Camaro, but had Firebird-unique hoods, rear-quarter panels and front fenders, fascias and obviously, headlights. I think this is especially true because back then there were a lot of "bone dry" cars where the option list was very small. in addition to the GTA's gold. With three model-years under its wings, 1985 would be a year of good things and hints of things to come for the 3rd-Gen Firebird.
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