FS: 89 Firebird Formula 350

PHOTONIC · #1 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

I'm selling my 89 Firebird Formula 350.

-5.7L V8
-Auto
-Factory A/C delete
-GM ZZ4 camshaft
-Heads machined to accept ZZ4 cam springs
-Custom computer chip
-K&N filter
-Accel wires
-Upgraded to speed density setup
-POSI rebuilt 2 years ago
-comes with an extra full exhaust system (Flowmaster I believe)

The car is in overall good shape. The interior is in good shape. Exterior is pretty decent, bit of cracked paint on the bumper and a rust spot on the driver's side door, but its a solid car. Engine runs fine and pulls nice and hard. I havn't had a chance to dyno the car but it should be putting out about 250hp and 350 ft lb of torque. That means nice smoky burn outs. Asking $3300 obo. It will make a wicked summer car for someone.

Goat · #2 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

too bad it's an automatic

PHOTONIC · #3 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

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Originally Posted by Goat

too bad it's an automatic

All TPI 3rd gen camaro/firebirds with the 350 had to be automatic. Only 305's were available with stick. The additional torque of the 350s ripped the manual trannys apart.

BrownThug · #4 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

if only i had a license still...

Goat · #5 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

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Originally Posted by PHOTONIC

All TPI 3rd gen camaro/firebirds with the 350 had to be automatic. Only 305's were available with stick. The additional torque of the 350s ripped the manual trannys apart.

Didn't know that.
What stopped them from throwing in a tranny capable handling the stress?

#6 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHOTONIC

I'm selling my 89 Firebird Formula 350.

-5.7L V8
-Auto
-Factory A/C delete
-GM ZZ4 camshaft
-Heads machined to accept ZZ4 cam springs
-Custom computer chip
-K&N filter
-Accel wires
-Upgraded to speed density setup
-POSI rebuilt 2 years ago
-comes with an extra full exhaust system (Flowmaster I believe)

The car is in overall good shape. The interior is in good shape. Exterior is pretty decent, bit of cracked paint on the bumper and a rust spot on the driver's side door, but its a solid car. Engine runs fine and pulls nice and hard. I havn't had a chance to dyno the car but it should be putting out about 250hp and 350 ft lb of torque. That means nice smoky burn outs. Asking $3300 obo. It will make a wicked summer car for someone.

Is it just me, or does this care scream SURREY!?!

Heffy · #7 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

i'm with Goat on this one. If it was a manual I would be all over it like a fat kid on a smartie!

Does anyone know if there are any trannys that would be easily swappable? seems like a waste of all the horsepower with an auto.

wishbone · #8 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

it sounds more like an abby high schooler car honestly

wishbone · #9 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

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Originally Posted by Heffmeister

i'm with Goat on this one. If it was a manual I would be all over it like a fat kid on a smartie!

Does anyone know if there are any trannys that would be easily swappable? seems like a waste of all the horsepower with an auto.

most muscle cars of yesterdays were auto.....

Goat · #10 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

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Is it just me, or does this care scream SURREY!?!

Not as much as your face?

<3

mapleleaf4ever · #11 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

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Originally Posted by Goat

Didn't know that.
What stopped them from throwing in a tranny capable handling the stress?

Cash money... it's GM. lol

You can get Trannies Aftermarket and swap them in. Now I'm not really a Firebird or Camaro person but in the Mustang World there are plenty of 351W's running around with Standard Transmissions. Just have to do some research.

PHOTONIC · #12 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

the easiest tranny swap from my understanding is the 6 speeds from 4th camaro/firebirds (93+). My friend did that with his 92 Z28. And apparently during the 80s, GM changed their tranny suppliers I believed. Instead of building trannys/rear ends built to easily support most engines. They went the route of matching tranny/read ends to engine needs.

Why does this car scream surrey?

#13 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

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Originally Posted by Goat

Not as much as your face?

<3

YOUR MOM!

Goat · #14 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

Weak.
C'mon champ, you can do better.

Senior · #15 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heffmeister

i'm with Goat on this one. If it was a manual I would be all over it like a fat kid on a smartie!

Does anyone know if there are any trannys that would be easily swappable? seems like a waste of all the horsepower with an auto.

All that horse power? My four banger is pushing 175... oh well looks like you could have some fun trashing on it.

#16 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

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Originally Posted by Goat

Weak.
C'mon champ, you can do better.

You're right, I feel like I dropped the ball on that one.

ps - I was going to make a mullet/redneck/FSJ joke, but it seemed too easy.

PHOTONIC · #17 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

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Originally Posted by Senior

All that horse power? My four banger is pushing 175... oh well looks like you could have some fun trashing on it.

It's not the horsepower. Its the torque. Prolly twice what your 4 banger is putting out.

Senior · #18 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

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Originally Posted by PHOTONIC

It's not the horsepower. Its the torque. Prolly twice what your 4 banger is putting out.

Corrected

beedub · #19 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

I know someone with an 86 IROC Camaro with TPI engine (I think it's essentially the corvette engine from that year), does this Firebird have a similar engine?

That IROC has automatic, nice car, just step on it and go fast, decent handling too.

Billy Shears · #20 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

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Originally Posted by Avana

Is it just me, or does this care scream SURREY!?!

I think that comment would be more appropriate if he was selling a white Prelude with chrome rims... Wizzy's right.. it's more of an Abbotsford thing. (although I've noticed a lot of kids coming out of Abbotsford/Chilliwack etc with ghetto-rice on strange cars like 80's Mustangs)

PHOTONIC · #21 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

rice on mustangs...? ew

In regards to the IROC, yes its essentially the same engine. The Formula has a bit more juice because GM made some mods and adjustments over the years to bump power up abit.

Actually, since it's an 86, its probably a 305, not a 350, as only 50 or so 86 IROCS had the 350 TPI. If it is a 350 he's damn lucky and should check to see if it's the original engine and wasn't swapped in. The 350 TPI didnt make it's official camaro debut until 87.

beedub · #22 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

I checked and yeah the IROC guy said he has the 305. So yours with 350 probably has more oomph even though the 305 is plenty fast.

Kenny · #23 (**permalink**) May 24, 06

How many kms?

Scarface · #24 (**permalink**) May 25, 06

A total white trash ride..... My buddy just started rebuilding a formula 400 (auto) . You feel like you should probably be heading for the nearest mobile park...but punching the gas makes it worth it.

PHOTONIC · #25 (**permalink**) May 25, 06

210xxx km

oh punching the gas definately makes it worth it. You won't get anything similar when you punch the gas on an import. Its posi too so you get to light both tires up every time.