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How much better will a 97 Firehawk run than a 97 Z28?

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Old May 29, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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Re: How much better will a 97 Firehawk run than a 97 Z28?

If you get the hawk, you would only need a simple tune-up of plugs, wires, filters, and maybe fresh oil before it would start running NICELY. I'm almost positive it has the 3:23 rear (which is VERY nice). Plus the car is so much rarer, I hardly EVER see them around Dallas/Ft. Worth.

Get it. Mod it. Smile.

Old Jun 1, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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Re: How much better will a 97 Firehawk run than a 97 Z28?

And don't forget about all the suspension goodies that come stock on it
Old Jun 2, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Re: How much better will a 97 Firehawk run than a 97 Z28?

where is this car? and how much? mileage? if you're not gettin it, i may look at it.
Old Jun 2, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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Re: How much better will a 97 Firehawk run than a 97 Z28?

I'll bet he meant to say 3.73's...........nobody really brags about having 2.73's as a performance mod.

I'm not 100% sure but I don't think 2.73's was an option on 97's.
I thought 3.23's or 3.42's was all there was available.
Old Jun 3, 2005 | 08:55 AM
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Re: How much better will a 97 Firehawk run than a 97 Z28?

Originally Posted by Pandamonkey
I'll bet he meant to say 3.73's...........nobody really brags about having 2.73's as a performance mod.

I'm not 100% sure but I don't think 2.73's was an option on 97's.
I thought 3.23's or 3.42's was all there was available.
no. it was an option to have 2.73's....a really stupid one

i know because my car came with them. a friend has a 97 formula which also came with the 2.73's. It is just a non-electronic form of traction control and emissions.
Old Jun 3, 2005 | 07:21 PM
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Re: How much better will a 97 Firehawk run than a 97 Z28?

My 97 Z28 A4 has the crappy 2.73's in it. Going to 3.42's soon though.
Old Jun 4, 2005 | 10:10 AM
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Re: How much better will a 97 Firehawk run than a 97 Z28?

Learned something new.
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