equipment except the electronic instrumentation. (350 TPI) Z28's were built. Still standard on the S/E was the 2.8L V6 with multi-port fuel injection mated to a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto trans, making 135hp. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. 1967 = 82,5601968 = 107,1121969 = 87,0111970 = 48,7391971 = 53,1251972 = 29,9511973 = 46,3631974 = 73,1891975 = 84,0631976 = 110,7781977 = 155,7351978 = 187,2841979 = 211,4531980 = 107,3401981 = 70,8991982 = 116,3621983 = 74,8841984 = 128,3041985 = 95,8801986 = 110,4631987 = 88,5871988 = 62,4551990 = 20,3521991 = 50,4541992 = 27,5671993 = 15,4751994 = 47,1171995 = 50,9871996 = 30,9821997 = 30,7561998 = 32,1551999 = 32,9872000 = 31,8262001 = 14,2042002 = 30,690. Van Nuys, on the other hand, used the correct style designation on the data plate (22887) and consequently did not imprint WS4. During the mid-80s, a resurgence of showroom stock road racing occurred in which the 3rd-Gen F-body was a prime player. Not engulfing the entire hood, the new single-color appliqu bird of prey was a nice nostalgic finishing touch and for only $95, why not? This was the only year Z28's and IROC-Z's
Corvette's P255/50ZR16 arrangement. 1979 S.E. Berlinetta came standard with exterior gold `Berlinetta' badging on
rear disc brakes, G80 limited slip differential, and KC4 engine oil cooler. New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. 400 (rather than 10) differential cover that has a rubber plug. The base model Firebird came standard with 14" steel
Just the thought that there is information in the form of invoices on record and no one that has access has ever compiled a data base that can be searched in any other way than VIN is beyond me. The Firebird convertible was available with the LHO 3.1L V6, the L03 5.0 V8, and the LB9 5.0 V8. 573 5,087 pp. placed on top of back window. All this equated to 350hp/390lb-ft at 4400 rpm. 1,555 were produced, 5 being test cars. The headlamp pockets were painted in an accent
All Firebirds receive center high mounted stop lamps as required by Federal legislation,
Trans Am GTA introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI motor
The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE
Side valances had scoops in front of each wheel (like Mustang GT). code U, date plate code LOR . 1979 10th Anniv. Available only mated to the four-speed auto (because of the 5-speeds inability to handle the torque), the new mill was the first Firebird V8 to break 200-ponies since the 4.9L Turbo V8 of 81. that the 1986 350 IROC would not be available. Base Firebirds still got the 135hp 2.8L V6 standard, but could opt for the new 170-horse TBI (Throttle Body Injection), 5.0L motor. By blind luck, however, a cargo train carrying new Trans Ams derailed between California and Arizona. Vikki is correct about the microfiche. bar in tail lights. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. (although interior dash badge still read `Z28 IROC-Z', rather than just `IROC-Z'
Front discs
1967 = 82,560. rates, special jounce bumpers, 5 degrees of caster (up from 3.5 on Z28) in front
Wind tunnels were used to form the body shape. 103 7,176 autos, new ergonomic console, updated stereo, dash mounted map pocket, and new ergonomic steering
were optional on the Z28, and standard on 350 Z28 and Z28 convertible. With most manufacturer and magazine track tests, showing the GTA in a close heat with none-other than the Corvette; the Trans Am (GTA) indirectly removed itself from the immature and endless Mustang vs. Camaro duel, targeting the higher-end overseas competition, largely from Japan. It cost $324 and swapped the 157-inch wheels for 158-inch snowflake wheels with wider tires and a beefier rear sway bar. 1979 S.E. California, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in California, Texas, and Florida only. louvered nostrils that are not functional. KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. . 1LE package was obtained by ordering the following: Then the 1LE performance package was installed consisting of: A new progressive throttle linkage was added to give smoother initial acceleration. Amos Press Inc. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a "SR" code, or "Service Replacement". 1985) through the model year. Copyright 2001-2016. Backing the big V-8 was the B-O-P version of the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic. FIREBIRD. guests, and 6 Attached to a four-speed overdrive automatic, output was 190hp/295lb-ft or 215hp/285lb-ft when mated to the five-speed stick. G92 packages with air conditioning (C60) and without air
(like IROC) and had no lower body stripes. convertible in 1988. sway bars, a high ratio 12.7:1 steering box, and limited slip rear differential. Both (LB9) 5.0L V8s were allotted an additional five-ponies, bringing output to 205hp/auto and 230hp for the stick. The show and the Trans Am were a hit and first year sales of the new T/A were 52,962 units, up substantially from 1981 figures. Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of
Note that 1987 - 1990 Most firebird convertibles were made by ASC Prior to the initial sale of the car to the first owner. There were 589 1992 B4C Camaros built. The NACA style hood ducts were
The 16 inch wheels that had been standard equipment on
externally mounted third brake light on the hatch glass and the pre-1987
replaced the CHMSL spoiler on the RS. LB9 was available with automatic only. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. Power steering, disc brakes, rear spoilers, and on 1970-81 models either a shaker or Turbo-style hood was standard. between the top three stripes was removed. The first generation Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. These blocks will not have V.I.N. Berlinetta came standard with the LC1 V-6. The number of choices and ability to personalize your Firebird created many rare combinations of early 3rd-Gen cars. . However, sometimes it may not be clear what a vehicle's original specifications were. with or without air conditioning. RS's with the new interior and the older valances (before the new `scooped' side
The
With the model brand new, they were hard to come by, truly rare birds. This was also the last 1992 car built. became an option on the Sport Coupe but with argent accenting rather than gold
31 Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. 1990 1LE IROC-Z and standard IROC-Z gas shocks were used. All 89 20th Anniversary Turbo Trans Ams were identically equipped with: 1350 had leather seats, the rest were with cloth Champagne is a little more frequently seen in Firebirds. LB9 and L98 platforms updated with new speed density fuel injection. included first generation Camaro style hood and rear deck stripes, body colored
G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on LB9 automatic IROC-Z. 289 1991 1LE LB9 (305 TPI) Z28's were built. The earlier Trans Am "Power Bulge" hood returns on the Formula only. and a 3 speed automatic. Just above the valance was a two-color lower body
altogether. 3.1 liter LH0 V-6. combination also got gold badges and gold accent wheels); and purple haze car
decals in the lower rear corners of side windows. One was
Firehawk was introduced. The "first generation" Pontiac Firebirds were produced at the Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. The RS got the 15 inch 5 spoke
available with LO3 V-8. Since obtaining his drivers license way back in 1987, Andrews automotive interests have revolved around late-model, GM EFI iron. Has anyone come across this? pin mounting rather than the previous years latches. Total Firebird production for 1986 was 110,463 cars. 's 18 and 23 were cancelled and never built. 2,485 on LT and Sport Coupe). B4C `Special Service' police package became available to law
wheels, special blue stripes and blue hood decal, 4 wheel disc brakes, and ttops. in hard cornering. The Z28
2,917 were only available with B2L or LB9/5 speed. Still, in both 1967 and 1968, the Firebird 400 (including the Ram Air variants) outclassed the six-cylinder Firebird, with 37,937 versus 36,158 sold. size) on all cars equipped with a spoiler (all Z28's, IROC-Z's, spoiler optional
chronology for more cam info. in the convertible however. 1990 RS's are the only
Dashboard design changes to a smaller sharper design because of complaints about the previous 2 years design quality and look. Midyear, the 1LE 11.86 inch front brakes and HD calipers became
1967-02 Firebird / Trans Am Production Numbers. Perhaps not in terms of being the quickest of the bunch, but the GTA looked awesome, did everything well and came with more standard/optional features than the other cars combined. 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. There are at least two extremely rare, non white, factory TTA's in existence. All Camaros came with front disc brakes. HD calipers and 11.86 front brakes became standard on the B4C
resistent by incorporating a small resistor into the key. and a `Camaro' center cap rather than `Berlinetta'. The luxury slated S/E model received a 105hp two-barrel 2.8L V6, with both cars getting a standard 4-speed manual transmission or optional 3-speed auto. 301 Turbo T-top Again the Firebird remains basically unchanged. Remaining much the same as in the previous year, the package included gold accents on the door handles, Firebird emblems, hood bulge appliqu and 15-inch Turbo finned cast-aluminum wheels, highlighting the exterior. HP Tuners FPCM Support For Exhaust Control of New Camaro VIDEO: Bolt-On ZR1 vs Sketchy TA vs Boosted Z28. while most others were bare metal. This created a twisting situation and some say leaks, from the hatch roofs flexing under hammer-down driving. The limited edition cars featured full body
Berlinetta now came standard with its own unique wheel covers that were styled
Employing a 62-degree raked windshield, frameless rear hatch glass with compound-convex curves and a pointed beak-like front fascia with Firebird-exclusive pop-up headlights; the wind cheating wedge shape produced a miniscule (0.323 Cd), the lowest coefficient of drag in GMs test history. All Z28's came with
CAMARO on front license plate panel, .5 inch lowered ride height, body colored
G92 was not available on the Z28
Engine Production:
Pontiac Firebirds and its Chevy Camaro sibling, raced in the GS (Grand Sport) class in two main series during this time, the Canadian-based Players Challenge and the Firestone Firehawk Cup in the U.S. Hollywood had played an integral part in spreading the immense popularity and notoriety of the 2nd-Gen Pontiac Trans Am with the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit. 2,084 33,493, Welcome to Drivin' It Home, please email us if you have any questions. Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. 1979 400 T-top The 5.7L was an optional engine on Formula and Trans Am with automatic only. Charging Forward: Sifting Through the Posuers. 403 Factors such as internal competition within the GM divisions set the direction of the car. 305 Cross Fire V-8 dropped; all Z28 hoods steel and functional hood air induction flaps discontinued. Had
GMEFI:With the early 3rd-Gen F-body light on power, was increased handling prowess a priority during development? Color: Blue; 2 Vehicles; Share; Posted June 29, 2014. . In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic production Firebird to date. 3,760, ??? The Berlinetta aluminum wheel also
The motor was detuned for 1986 losing 25hp due to a
Gauges changed slightly and double pointer speedometer was dropped and replaced with a single pointer unit. bumper. It's no surprise that car enthusiasts around the world are drawn to these sporty and elegant vehicles, and undertake restoration projects to bring them back to original condition. The base Firebirds were blessed with a new, smoother MFI 3.1L V6 making 140hp, along with a revised interior, rear spoiler and a standard drivers side airbag now standard across the line. 1970-78 models either had a 400 or 455 V8 as standard equipment. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE was a higher option level which could be loaded with more options than the Trans Am. For 1989, G92 also required the following options: G92 and J65 (rear disc brakes) no longer available on IROC-Z convertible. more well-known. 15 Hardtop & Cloth Interior (Base)
Although the 3rd-Gen Firebird was starting its decent, it still had a little after-burner left for its finale. Console gets new shift indicator and
L69 production was restricted half-way (April 26,
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. Corvette got a
1998 Firebird Numbers Breakdown. The number of lower body stripes grew from 2 to 4 on Z28 with a body
Firebirds were available several engines. By checking-off option code B4U and plopping down a check for almost $40k (base price for a Formula coupe was $16,205), you got one of the quickestBirds ever to fly. Again available from the GM Service parts high-performance catalog was the SLP hop-up kit for 5.0L/5.7L V8s-reportedly only 25 kits were installed for 92, but as we will see, much bigger things were now available from SLP. lighter in weight and tinted darker, but are more dome shaped and age rapidly. Continuing with what was fast becoming a T/A tradition, Pontiac rolled out a special anniversary Trans Am commemorating its 15th year in production. Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. The 89 Turbo T/A still stands as one of the fastest, best performing Trans Ams Pontiac ever built. Power was provided by four available engines, with the base car getting the only leftover Pontiac mill, a 2.5L throttle-body fuel injected 4-cylinder, good for and thats a generous term 90hp. console.The console includes two manually adjusted reminder wheels, a positionable map light, a removeable
Lower door panels were now molded in plastic instead of carpeted. If anyoen has any better numbers than this and can prove it, I would be happy to take a look.***. Standard 2.5L 4 cylinder engine dropped, multi port fuel injected 2.8L V6 now becomes
Becoming a complete package of power, handling, style and technology, the 3rd-Generaton Firebird, in all its iterations, occupies an important chapter in the 35-year history of Pontiacs beloved bird. The standard fuel injected 90hp 2.5L 4 cylinder Pontiac
Mopar Engine Colors; Mopar Fender Tag Decoding . So that leaves 350 and 350HO as the volume convertibles. The end of the L98 in the Corvette led to rough cast runners finding their way into L98 birds. Serpentine belt now on Camaro V-8's. Besides new standard deeper dish 157-inch High-Tech turbo cast-aluminum wheels and now standard aero-style wrap-around rear spoiler, the regular T/A remained the same for 87 with the addition of more options, including being one of the first cars to offer a CD-player, a Delco/Bose unit in the T/A/GTA. The brainchild of former NHRA drag racer, hot rodder and entrepreneur Ed Hamburger, the Formula Firehawk would wildly expand upon the success of SLPs performance package that debuted in 1991. G92 (performance axle ratio) only available on IROC-Z for 1985. Dog dish hub
All automatics now 4 speed 700R4 units. A total 555 T/A convertibles were produced for 1991. Special swinging fuel pickup in gas tank and special 18 gallon baffled
1992 also marked the end of Camaros being produced at the Van Nuys plant (the
Rust can be an issue where the unit-body rear frame rails go forward from the rear axle and under the rear seat. Trans Am made
350 version (L98) and Camaro got 305 version (LB9); available in Z28 or IROC-Z. Below are the specifics: Weight of Unoptioned 1987 F-Body Combinations, *Borg-Warner rear axle *RS available in only
305 or the L69 carburated 305. Carrying over the revisions from 86, the third brakelight was now nicely integrated into the rear spoiler on all Firebirds. The only figures released as confirmed are coupe and convertible production numbers, number of Trans Ams built, and engines built (ohc figures shared with Tempest/Le Mans; Ram Air III and IV shared with Trans Am). Only 1,007
Why doesn't PHS produce he numbers like Ford's "Martini" does? A ZF 6-Speed manual transmission with specific SLP clutch and bell housing. There were to be 602 (same as the number of 67
Many of these blocks were later-year castings, which were restamped with the applicable block casting number. Similar to the departed Cross-Fire injection engine last seen in 83, new technology prompted the release of an improved version. Z28 convertible came only with P235/55R-16 tires for 1992. We will outline the models offered, standard and optional features, special/anniversary editions and performance and production numbers for the 3rd-Gen Firebirds decade-long run. 1980 301 T-top 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). As a sign of the times, fuel economy was now touted alongside performance and style definitely a new mission statement for Firebird. *For an additional $9,995, you could choose the Competition Option package, adding Brembo brake calipers with 13-inch cross drilled/slotted rotors, a six-point roll bar, drivers Recaro racing seat, five-point Simpson racing harness, aluminum hood and rear seat delete. The base MSRP for these cars in 1969 was $2,831. The Firebird line now included the base model, Formula (option), Trans Am and top tier GTA package Trans Am. Base model Firebird available with Trans Am ground effects. with trim color below, now with a gap (of body color) between the two stripes. The following are the codes and corresponding production numbers for each exterior color available for 1987 Trans Ams, including GTAs.. the available GTA colors are in bold type: 13U-- Exterior Color, Silver Metallic -- 1,469 23U-- Exterior Color, Medium Maui Blue Metallic -- 2,006 40U-- Exterior Color, White-- 1,769 fuel tank for fuel pickup down to .5 gallon reserve to prevent fuel starvation
the Corvette L98 5.7 aluminum head motor, fitted with siamesed intake runners,
first year for the updated interior which included drivers side airbag,
also incorporated redesigned rear seatbacks with an integral headrest. Primary to backing-up the T/As fresh looks with enhanced performance, was the addition of a new optional engine. cars. All 5 spd 305 TPI Camaros came with the better cam (25hp
The Trans Am is selected to pace the Indianapolis 500. The Z28 had a different nose that did
T-tops are also redesigned to use
motor introduced mid-year (March 1, 1983). 5 speed manual was introduced and was only manual
1990 IROC's are the only IROC's with the new interior. The exterior differed in appearance only by `5.7
Tying it all together was a specially programmed chip for the cars computer. Fords less is enough Stang, was lighter and typically quicker than its option-packed GT stablemate, but packed the same drivetrain and suspension. Also marking the years significance, was the absence of a carbureted motor for the first time in the Firebirds history, with a single V6 and three V8s available, all employing EFI of one sort or another. Road & Track selects the 82 Firebird Trans Am as 1 of the 12 best cars in the world along with the Camaro. conditioning (C41/1LE) still available on Z28. When the car debuted for 82, it was leaning toward being more of a refined GT car. Compared to the Camaros more sedate exterior and plane interior, the Firebirds were all about scoops, fatter, road racer wheels/tires and more expensive interiors with driver-oriented seats and gauge cluster lighting. Trans Am GTA gets new
GTA recieves new steering wheel with integrated radio controls. Seizing upon its late-60s success, the 2nd-Generation Firebird took off in 1970, cruising on through the 1981 model year. The Sport Coupe got restyled rally wheels (unique to this
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. Faced with the need for more power as demanded by consumers, GM releases the new 5.7L with tuned port fuel injection. I saw another on Woodward this past year, and one other on a road trip to New York. Z28's) produced. Pontiac had no affiliation with Beaumont, only sold them on their car lots. Borg Warner
equipped (t-top models have extra bracing) Camaros by ASC. 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. 1,817 the IROC were restyled and now became an extra cost option for the IROC. The only changes made to the cars that actually were on the track during the race were the additions of strobe lights and safety equipment. Introduction of GM's Vehicle Anti Theft System or V.A.T.S. panel above heater and radio controls. Because the Borg-Warner axles were no longer
Early in the year,
the rear bumper and C pillars. Formula, T/A and GTA received redesigned taillights and a sharper-looking, notched decklid spoiler with integrated third brake light. to be specified to get the 3.27. Regaining its former glory, the standard T/A received a beefier Rally Tuned suspension with 34mm front/23mm rear stabilizer bars. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. motor. This ungainly
187 T-Top & Cloth Interior
tires on the IROC-Z when equipped with the 16 inch wheels. Every make and model has a standout year, one memorable above the others, with some cars having several. Similar to and including much of the Special Edition Recaro T/As options, the 25th Anniversary Daytona 500 Limited Edition package added: EVEN FLIGHT AND A FIERY FIFTEETH B-DAY FOR THE T/A: 1984. Notable changes for 1984 included, the discontinuation of Crossfire injection, and replacement with a new H.O. New tail lenses introduced on Firebird. license plate panel was replaced with the bow-tie emblem. different leather boot. Out of 1,550 cars produced by PAS, the actual pace cars were randomly selected and sent to Indy for testing and modification. ??? Oldsmobile Engine Color; Cutlass Production Numbers; Mopar Decoding. In addition to being 500lbs lighter, the new Firebird was the most aerodynamic
(1990). its in my garage too, that one still has its orig brakes on her, honest #2 car. Cars were equipped with range of engines of 3769 - 6558 cc (230 - 400.2 cui) displacement, delivering 115.5 - 257 kW (157 - 350 PS, 155 - 345 hp) of power. first available. Stands for "Special Edition". 1979 S.E. for the first time and were available on all Camaro models. 6,030 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.