Got my 74 Firebird

305fan
11-09-2004, 08:32 PM
Well I was debating getting a brand new car but I chose to pass on that for a few reasons (nothing unique, they are all the same, can't take to a car show ect) and get my dream car. Very hard car to find in Canada as we recieve roughly 1/10 of total production.


For pics: http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/511904

One owner car from Simi Valley CA. flew down form Calgary AB Canada and drove it 1600 miles home. Car has a/d, pw, pdl and Am/FM 8 track!

400 CID V8, 225hp, automatic with 3.08s

Of course some areas do require some work. And I will have to modify the engine for more power cause these damn new cars have tons of power!

Oh and of course the damn whitewalls :mad:

Track times will come in the spring. Hard to guess..but it spins the tires pretty good on the 1-2 shift (45? est mph)

AJ1978TA
11-09-2004, 11:05 PM
At least the body looks solid, awesome man! I want another 2nd gen damnit.... :(


My old '78 T/A with a stock 400 went from running 16.0 stock with no shaker scoop, to 15.2@90 with headers, dual exhaust, and K&N. My car never blew tire from a stop on the street, but since tracks sucked, my car STOCK went sideways from a stop to a 16.8 on my 1st run lol. My engine blew the day I ran 15.2, and I never ran it again with my new combo. Good luck with your car!

IRONFIST
11-12-2004, 02:45 PM
:D So you finally went and picked it up... good stuff. Come spring we have to head down to the track...
If you need any help/parts let me know (although it looks like it's in good shape).
I got more Pontiac parts then I need... including a XE 268 Cam that has less then 1000miles on it (I swapped it out for a 274) if you want it.
Anyways dude, congrat's on the purchase... :cool:

lior_baruch
11-12-2004, 05:14 PM
Reminds me my first firebird, about 10 years ago... it was a 1974 formula :

http://www.classiccar.co.il/photogallery/pictures/FireBird_74_formula_03.jpg

currently i have a 79 10th anniv. trans am and a 1980 Z28

Lior