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. speed LB9 IROC-Z's got the higher output LB9. 662 -- Trim Combination, Beechwood Leather -- 1,404. Convertibles could have V6 or either of the 5.0L V8s no 5.7L engineandcame standard with the Sport Appearance Package. B4C `Special Service' police package became available to law
center cap. RS available in California, Texas, and Florida and with V-6 power only. The NACA style hood ducts were
Firebird V.I.N.s through model year 1972 continued to use the applicable body style number, followed by the model year, the assembly plant code, and the vehicle serial number. Cutfrom the same cloth of its Chevrolet F-Body Camaro cousin, the 67 Firebird was touted as an upscale pony car, offering a unique level of style, performance and excitement all its own. I have a 1969 Firebird convert that has the "G" on the tag for having come with a green convertible top. LG4 305 V-8 cars got electric cooling fan. 103 painted gold or silver (for that `double-dunked' in paint look). Mid year Pontiac introduces new light weight crosslace wheel available on Trans Am. Lower door panels were now molded in plastic instead of carpeted. The Block Date Code represents the production date of the engine. Charcoal was added as a wheel accent/valance color. In 1970, all blocks received three additional holes (5 in total per side) for the installation of engines in the new pontiac firebird chassis of the second generation. The T/A also received a new hood with forward facing intake louvers and engine heat extractor vents at the rear, front fender-mounted brake heat extractors, 157-inch or available 16-inch high tech aluminum wheels (with WS6 package), wearing Goodyear Eagle GT 245/50VR16 rubber and a new wrap-around rear spoiler. rather than the louvered hood; and the 1985-1987 IROC two tone lower body stripe
Firebirds with ttops were sent to ASC for conversion to convertibles. 65 Berlinetta
There were 592 1991 B4C Camaros built. placed on top of back window. 15 Introduction of GM's Vehicle Anti Theft System or V.A.T.S. *Standard SLP Firehawk suspension includes, 1LE adjustable Koni shocks, stiffer bushings, upgraded control arms, higher rate springs and larger disc brakes, Unique 179.5-inch Ronal R-15 wheels with body-color-painted inner spokes, wrapped in *Firestone Firehawk 275/40SZ17 tires 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? Thanks. Nineteen-Ninety was a short and crazy model-year, impacted by a recession and Pontiacs desire to release a freshened 91 Firebird line early in the spring of 90 . code U, date plate code LOR) in 1967-69; the Norwood, Ohio, assembly plant (V.I.N. For 86, you could score15-inch color-coordinated cross-laced wheels as a $215 option. However, one was created by ASC. 403 Using a
enforcement agencies only. I think the microfiche are in order, and searches made manually. Optional on the GTA was a new "notchback" hatch. KITTs Ivy-League voice gave the T/A a sophisticated persona. 1980 S.E. 896 intake designed to utilize the bulged hood. I,m trying to fined out if my motor is correct to the car. lighter in weight and tinted darker, but are more dome shaped and age rapidly. and then tubular headers. L98 cars no longer offered with T-Tops due to supposed torque limitations of the unibody construction, although all L98 cars before were available with T-Tops successfully. The 350 TPI and 5 speed 305 TPI combinations were finally
10,466 The elimination of the MAF sensor was for cheaper production costs and supposed improved performance. Replacement blocks installed through a GM facility carried a SR code, or Service Replacement. (XWL). 880 All models were fitted with GM Computer Command Control (an early computerized system, controlling the EFI where applicable, the carburetor and distributor). All 5 spd 305 TPI Camaros came with the better cam (25hp
black car with red stripes; or red car with black stripes. With the 1st-, 2nd- and 4th-Gen Birds considered to be among the more coveted examples, the 82-92 cars seem always to get shortchanged from enthusiasts although we have a feeling thats about to change. The new wheel/tire combo was very similar to the current
disc-clutch limited slip unit. 1987 RS Camaro came
MFI V-6 LB8 motor introduced to replace carbureted LC1 V-6. As usual, the big news surrounded the top of the line Trans Am. New "low density" taillights have grid pattern. 192 -- Trim Combination, Black Leather -- 532. Trans Am GTA introduced, available with the LB9 305 TPI motor
JH: I would choose an 89 Formula 1LE with the 5.0L TPI motor, 5-speed, 3.45 gears and no power options in silver. All Firebirds got a new backlit instrument panel, revised taillight design and power pull-down rear hatch. The Firebird was the base model, equivelant to the Camaro Sport Coupe, the Firebird SE
Late in the 1986 model year, the 85mph speedometer in the Z28
I ordered the PHS docs for this car and found out it's a 350HO. By blind luck, however, a cargo train carrying new Trans Ams derailed between California and Arizona. Final year for third generation platform. Convertible possibly old Corvette stock being used up on the Z28s since the Corvette's L98
Paint RPO's change for a new base-coat, clear-coat process. Coupe and was the only year for this particular appearance. Most L6 cars weren't convertibles. Because of the late-1971 GM worker's strike, production for the 1972 Firebirds was extremely low, and fortunately sales rebounded in 1973. G92 (performance axle ratio) only available on IROC-Z for 1985. GMEFI: Nice the choice of a true racer! code N, data plate code NOR) in 1968-69; and the Van Nuys, California (Los Angeles), assembly plant also in 1968-69 (data plate code LOS). The original 215hp 305 TPI motor came out in 1985 available
RS's with the new interior and the older valances (before the new `scooped' side
Instead, the 1991 Camaros were introduced early during last half of
Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project. These blocks will not have V.I.N. 400 Predominantly a Pontiac guy, he had grown-up driving and experiencing many EFI cars from the 80s to the present. 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. One other difference between a
Mid-year tuned port injected cars received blank throttle body plates rather than the "TUNED PORT INJECTION" plates of prior years, and black painted valve covers rather than the previous years silver components. Firebird 2-Door Hardtop: 67,032 Convertible: 15,528 Number Produced: 82,560 Tempest Standard 2-Door Coupe: 17,978 4-Door Sedan: 13,136 4-Door Wagon: 3,495 Number Produced: 34,609 Tempest Custom 2-Door Coupe: 12,469 4-Door Sedan: 17,445 2-Door Hardtop: 30,512 4-Door Hardtop: 5,493 Convertible: 4,082 4-Door Wagon: 5,324 Number Produced: 75,325 Lemans Posi-traction rear axles were always standard on Trans Am models. I crunched some numbers on the 69 Pontiac Firebirds equipped with the 350 HO engine. Camaro convertible was introduced for the first time since 1969
5,079 available with body colored ground effects like the GTA. With 11,096 GTAs cruising out of the dealerships in 1987, it was obvious to Pontiac and GM; performance sold cars, and the best was yet to come. wheels with silver WS6 centercaps. wheels and P245/50-ZR16 tires, engine oil cooler, rear disc brakes, and limited
Heritage Edition colors available: polo green car with gold stripes (this
1980 S.E. Berlinetta gets electronic instrumentation. Customer tastes, global events, gas prices, government regulations, insurance rates and advances in technology all contributed to a new Firebird for a new world. 7,176 The number still represents a very strong showing by Pontiac as it prepared to roll out the second-generation Firebirds. 1981 301 New silver 15x7 (up from the 14x7 rally wheel) steel 5 spoke rally wheels became
GM replaces many sets with glass
The code consisted of a 2, designating a Pontiac engine, followed by the model year (0=1970 etc), the assembly plant code (U=Lordstown, N=Norwood, L=Los Angeles, Van Nuys), and the vehicle serial number. 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. standard IROC wheel was the old 15x7 inch aluminum 5 spoke Z28 wheel and this
Located in Huntington Beach, California, Classic Industries has provided over 1,000,000 customers with parts and accessories they've needed to restore their vehicles for over four decades. have one of the G92 packages in 1991. Serpentine belt now on Camaro V-8's. The prototype Collector's
I'd like to see what production dates we have in the registry for 69 models. the Dana 44. *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. 1981 S.E. PDF files of the data: 1998-2002 Firebird Breakdown. Z28 got new `grid' pattern
This engine was standard in the Formula and Trans Am. LB9 was available with automatic only. Shoulder belts are added in the back. 50,896 3,225 G80 limited slip differential became standard equipment on IROC-Z. It simply went to the wrecking yard. Clubs are for people too, not just cars. Newly available DX3 stripe delete option eliminated IROC-Z decals and stripes
31 Sport Coupes came with a `shorty' rear wing rather than a spoiler. codes or motor unit numbers. All Firebird models undergo redevelopement to boost sales. "Firebird" flashlight, and a small pocket for a garage door opener or sunglasses. 12/31/1989. Total 1979 Production: Sport Coupe also got the previous year's
Here are the estimated production numbers for the first-generation Camaro: 1967: 220,906. Firebird Formula gets new high tech 16x8" aluminum
In 1987, the 215hp 305 TPI motor returned on the newly
yeahi got one of 5is that just convertibles or coupes also? FIREBIRD 25th ANNIVERSARY DAYTONA 500 LIMITED EDITION TRANS AM: Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Daytona 500 and the Trans Ams pace car duties in the 1984 race, Pontiac announced the planned-production of 2500 replicas. Added to the list of engines, was the H.O 2.8L V6, making 130hp, now mated to a Borg Warner five-speed manual transmission and standard fare on the Firebird S/E. A total of 11 92 Firehawks had the competition package. Pontiac had also hoped
codes or motor unit numbers. Berlinetta also came standard with additional body insulation, softer
1981 305 code because it was mandatory; this changed in 1988 however when a 2.77 BW rear was standard and G92 had
more well-known. The 350 was only available in the IROC-Z and only with
1,324 T-Top & Leather Interior
as on exterior badges)Automatic gearshift plate changes with smaller letters, an orange indicator, and a flat lined slide pattern instead of the all white, larger lettered, smooth and rounded slider of previous years. 5,753 Late in the model year, the Camaro RS was introduced for California and with only V-6 power. similar port injection as LB9 TPI V-8. under warranty, but the Lexan tops continue through 1992. Large hood Firebird emblem disappears forever. GMEFI:Being corporate cousins with the 3rd-Gen Camaro, what do you feel really defines the Firebird and sets it apart form the Chevy? Berlinetta. The LG4 V-8 was
Accessory switches get new
Prior to 1991, if you had to have a droptop bird, you ordered a T-Top model, it was sent to ASC, converted alongside its Camaro cousins and sent back to the dealer for delivery. 1979 400 T-top 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. were only available with B2L or LB9/5 speed. 6,519, 14,866 JH: Both F-bodies had received Corvette-sized wheel/tire packages and de-tuned engines prior to the 3rd-Gen, but the introduction of the 5.7L 350-cid motor into the 1987 GTA Trans Am was a definite and direct tie-in with Corvette power. Go to: . The base model Firebird came standard with 14" steel
the IROC were restyled and now became an extra cost option for the IROC. The only available V8 engines
Its dimesions were reduced, wheel base is shorter, and is a lighter car. 1979 S.E. black; and gold or silver wheel center caps rather than black; the regular hood
L69 production stopped, leaving the LG4 as the only carburated V8 used in an F-body. 1987 model year). 4 of the cars were painted colors other than the mandatory Red. to drop all the "Trans Am" badges from the new cars to save royalties paid to the SCCA for use of the name. Both 5.0L V8s were available, either the four-barrel with a five-speed manual/four-speed auto, or Crossfire injected V8 with four-speed auto only. Z28 taillights with the horizontal black separator bar. Trim touches included a color-coordinated leather-wrapped three-spoke formula steering wheel, body-color side moldings, while amodified WS6 handling package with power front disc/rear drum brakes improved the overall driving experience substantially over the base Firebird. Total Firebird production for 1989 was 64,404, holding steady from the previous year. The new beak incorporated driving-lights/turn signals and foglights. 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. This created a twisting situation and some say leaks, from the hatch roofs flexing under hammer-down driving.