Firebird upgrade or not?

[kjclawson]

hey guys.... i love my car to dealth but i was wondering if u guys think a trans am or forumla firebird would be a huge upgrade from my gp in everything beside power because that i know haha


thanks

 

[blueguy]

Yes...bigger aftermarket...RWD...V8 exhaust note...and it is a perfect platform to mod. WAY better than the W-Body IMO.

 

[minichopper6hp]

Also, more expensive, might i add.

 

[matt5112]

Also, more expensive, might i add.

to mod or to purchase?

Modding them isn't that expensive, its getting one that hurts the wallet the most.

 

[Bio248]

first off, v6 or v8?

 

[kjclawson]

v8.... but how do you feel about the v6's, thats the same motor as in my gt right??

 

[TheOtherNick]

If you buy a v6 fire bird you are stupid.

 

[kjclawson]

yea i know way as well get a gtp haha

 

[Bio248]

If you buy a v6 fire bird you are stupid.

if you mod a grand prix youre stupid.

its the same motor, with a stronger transmission, and its RWD...why the hell not?

 

[TheOtherNick]

Because it was offered with a v8 so I would get one with a v8.

 

[Bio248]

and buying a cheap v6 5-speed and throwing a turbo on it wont run 11s too?

 

[TheOtherNick]

Yeah i bet it will, I am just partial to the v8 for the sound and the massive aftermarket for the lsx engines.

 

[01gtspecial]

v6 firebirds are lame. v8s are more expensive to own, more expensive to drive, more expensive to buy, more expensive to insure, more expensive to.....

but they're rwd and fun as hell, and you can get a stick! and big gears! and bigger wheels and tires....

 

[gtpinsc]

so u could top swap a v6 firebird?

 

[BoostJunki3]

if you mod a grand prix youre stupid.

its the same motor, with a stronger transmission, and its RWD...why the hell not?

man the subaru world causes hate huh? :th_laugh-lol2: you used to be a grand prix junkie....

 

[Bio248]

look at my title, i still am a grand prix junkie.

im just being realistic here.

 

[Iron Indian]

I think an F-body is a downgrade compared to a w-body as far as creature comforts and room goes. If you want something RWD/V8 thats comparable to a GP you need to look for a GTO or G8 hands down. An F-body is a completely different platform altogether.

 

[KawaFord]

I was actually looking into a 95 LT1 bird with some work done, mid 12's car.

 

[ninnyGTP]

I've always wanted to pick up a L36 Firebird with the 5-speed trans and stuff an L67 in it. My inspiration being the Commodore. Aside from that T/A hands down. Looking into buying one myself.

To clarify though... LS1 T/A.. LT1 I'd take with a stock GTP and a tune, let alone how it sits now. Also I've seen built to hell LT1s get taken out my LS1's with nothing more than a cam haha

 

[Bio248]

I've always wanted to pick up a L36 Firebird with the 5-speed trans and stuff an L67 in it. My inspiration being the Commodore. Aside from that T/A hands down. Looking into buying one myself.

To clarify though... LS1 T/A.. LT1 I'd take with a stock GTP and a tune, let alone how it sits now. Also I've seen built to hell LT1s get taken out my LS1's with nothing more than a cam haha

cant fit a top swapped motor into the T/A or camaro without a hood. had a friend that was very close to that setup.