94 firebird formula

ancona46 · 02-06-2006, 04:17 PM

a guy local is selling one for 1k bucks it has 125k on it red in color

the good
5.7 v8 all power with leather decent shape overall for a 94

the bad
it has a dent in the quarter panel and a small crack on the door
needs a window motor and console lid and battery
rotors and pads

u guys think its worth it?
and also anyone have an idea of how much it cost to fix a quarter panel?

Coop · 02-10-2006, 05:33 PM

$1k for a '94 Formy with 125k on the clock is a great deal, but to get all that stuff repaired right might cost you more than finding one that hasn't been wrecked, just my .02

Plus, if you do your own work, the LT1 is a pain in the ass to work on in an f-body.

ArcticWhiteSE · 02-10-2006, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coop

the LT1 is a pain in the ass to work on in an f-body.

x2

Pipelayaz · 02-11-2006, 08:30 AM

Especially spark plugs.... LS1's are no better.

Coop · 02-11-2006, 09:50 AM

Plugs on my hawk are much easier than any LT1 I've done. LT1's have the optisuck ignition too which they conveniently mounted directly beneath the water pump.

Pontiac Ninja · 02-11-2006, 09:57 AM

it is a good deal, but you really need to research into how much it would cost to fix it up to where you would like it to be. good luck!

jroth2000gt · 02-11-2006, 01:42 PM

If I was there I would scoop it up in a heartbeat. How much for shipping to 77706

ancona46 · 02-11-2006, 02:14 PM

well i bought it!!!!

runs like a champ im getting the rotors and pads in a couple days then im gonna run it through inspection.....i also found a guy at my work who's uncle does body work that can get me a real nice deal

ill post some pics when i get a chance

jroth2000gt · 02-11-2006, 02:37 PM

Sweet. Hope you enjoy. Agood friend of mine had a 95 Cam. 3:73's, Moroso CAI, gutted cat and flowmasters went 13.3. They have a ton of potential. He dyno'd a touch over 300 rwhp at UTI.

Coop · 02-11-2006, 03:38 PM

Cool, if you can get the bodywork done cheap then it's worth it. Just keep your fingers crossed on that Optispark.

ancona46 · 02-11-2006, 04:52 PM

ive seen aftermarket opti sparks on summit for like 200 theyre not that bad...probly a bitch to change tho

Irate · 02-11-2006, 06:46 PM

the rear spark plugs on my 3400 were harder to change than my LS1

Coop · 02-11-2006, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ancona46

...probly a bitch to change tho

Yes, yes they are

digitalballz · 02-12-2006, 10:58 AM

LT1 sucks to work on. Try doing a tune up on that.

GrahamKracka · 02-12-2006, 01:15 PM

I once got a hydrolocked LT1 vette running........it took us like 7 hours to get all the water out.....mainly cause everything was so ****ing hard to reach

Pipelayaz · 02-12-2006, 02:37 PM

Good buy. Have fun with it even tho its hard to work on as far as space goes. The engine has huge potential so just have fun with it. Oh yeah is it a auto or manual? Its good your running it through inspection. Fix whats wrong then focus on the modding.

ancona46 · 02-12-2006, 07:14 PM

its an auto and it has a "performance button" whatever thats used for havent found that out yet

yea i wanna get everything in good working order before i start modding anything

Pipelayaz · 02-12-2006, 07:49 PM

If the button is stock its probably a traction control of some type. But if it looks after market it could be a variety of things such as notrous or something.

blckgagt · 02-12-2006, 08:02 PM

the older TAs came from the factory with the performance button. A buddy of mine has one and it shifts much harder when engaged.

ancona46 · 02-12-2006, 08:32 PM

yea i did some research and apparently that button move the shift points to a higher rpm

02-06-2006, 04:17 PM	#1
ancona46 sl0wrider AKA: mike Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,211 Vehicle: 04 GAGT & 96 Lumina	94 firebird formula a guy local is selling one for 1k bucks it has 125k on it red in color the good 5.7 v8 all power with leather decent shape overall for a 94 the bad it has a dent in the quarter panel and a small crack on the door needs a window motor and console lid and battery rotors and pads u guys think its worth it? and also anyone have an idea of how much it cost to fix a quarter panel? __________________ Annerito Fuori E Sbattuto Alla Terra Cardomain Unique Kustoms Car Club Last edited by ancona46; 02-11-2006 at 02:14 PM.

02-10-2006, 05:33 PM	#2
Coop Orly chicken Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Felton, Pa Age: 47 Posts: 180 Vehicle: 01 T/A Firehawk #103	$1k for a '94 Formy with 125k on the clock is a great deal, but to get all that stuff repaired right might cost you more than finding one that hasn't been wrecked, just my .02 Plus, if you do your own work, the LT1 is a pain in the ass to work on in an f-body. __________________ Muscle Cars Unlimited '01 Grand Am GT '01 T/A Firehawk - 6spd, bilstein, auburn '89 GTA T/A - 305 TPI / T5 '98 Buick Regal GS - L67

02-11-2006, 08:30 AM	#4
Pipelayaz FIVE . SEVEN LITER AKA: Nick Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Valdosta, GA. Age: 38 Posts: 312 Vehicle: Fire Chicken	Especially spark plugs.... LS1's are no better. __________________ http://www.fquick.com/pipelayaz 02' Trans Am WS6 M6 Bright Silver Metallic 02' Trans Am WS6 M6 Navy Blue Metallic - SOLD

02-11-2006, 09:50 AM	#5
Coop Orly chicken Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Felton, Pa Age: 47 Posts: 180 Vehicle: 01 T/A Firehawk #103	Plugs on my hawk are much easier than any LT1 I've done. LT1's have the optisuck ignition too which they conveniently mounted directly beneath the water pump. __________________ Muscle Cars Unlimited '01 Grand Am GT '01 T/A Firehawk - 6spd, bilstein, auburn '89 GTA T/A - 305 TPI / T5 '98 Buick Regal GS - L67

02-11-2006, 09:57 AM	#6
Pontiac Ninja GAGT - Member AKA: Jason Join Date: May 2003 Location: Kansas City Age: 39 Posts: 987 Vehicle: 2004 Mazda 6 V6	it is a good deal, but you really need to research into how much it would cost to fix it up to where you would like it to be. good luck! __________________ CarDomain

02-11-2006, 01:42 PM	#7
jroth2000gt Vios con Dios AKA: Jerry Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Age: 42 Posts: 540 Vehicle: 2000 grand am gt coupe	If I was there I would scoop it up in a heartbeat. How much for shipping to 77706 __________________ 1998 Chevrolet Ext Cab Z71 2000 GA GT Was uns nicht umbringt, macht uns stark

02-11-2006, 02:14 PM	#8
ancona46 sl0wrider AKA: mike Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,211 Vehicle: 04 GAGT & 96 Lumina	well i bought it!!!! runs like a champ im getting the rotors and pads in a couple days then im gonna run it through inspection.....i also found a guy at my work who's uncle does body work that can get me a real nice deal ill post some pics when i get a chance __________________ Annerito Fuori E Sbattuto Alla Terra Cardomain Unique Kustoms Car Club

02-11-2006, 02:37 PM	#9
jroth2000gt Vios con Dios AKA: Jerry Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hattiesburg Mississippi Age: 42 Posts: 540 Vehicle: 2000 grand am gt coupe	Sweet. Hope you enjoy. Agood friend of mine had a 95 Cam. 3:73's, Moroso CAI, gutted cat and flowmasters went 13.3. They have a ton of potential. He dyno'd a touch over 300 rwhp at UTI. __________________ 1998 Chevrolet Ext Cab Z71 2000 GA GT Was uns nicht umbringt, macht uns stark

02-11-2006, 03:38 PM	#10
Coop Orly chicken Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Felton, Pa Age: 47 Posts: 180 Vehicle: 01 T/A Firehawk #103	Cool, if you can get the bodywork done cheap then it's worth it. Just keep your fingers crossed on that Optispark. __________________ Muscle Cars Unlimited '01 Grand Am GT '01 T/A Firehawk - 6spd, bilstein, auburn '89 GTA T/A - 305 TPI / T5 '98 Buick Regal GS - L67

02-11-2006, 04:52 PM	#11
ancona46 sl0wrider AKA: mike Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,211 Vehicle: 04 GAGT & 96 Lumina	ive seen aftermarket opti sparks on summit for like 200 theyre not that bad...probly a bitch to change tho __________________ Annerito Fuori E Sbattuto Alla Terra Cardomain Unique Kustoms Car Club

02-11-2006, 06:46 PM	#12
Irate Irasshaimase AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 1976 Location: Albany vs. Oneonta vs. Philly Posts: 17,481 Vehicle: its "vehico"	the rear spark plugs on my 3400 were harder to change than my LS1 __________________ R6 \| STi \| GC Jeep

02-12-2006, 10:58 AM	#14
digitalballz # 1846 AKA: Bobby Jr. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Malden, Ma. Age: 40 Posts: 1,479 Vehicle: 2002 WS6 CETA	LT1 sucks to work on. Try doing a tune up on that. __________________ I have dated a girl for her brains...........Big.............Huge........ BRAINS.

02-12-2006, 01:15 PM	#15
GrahamKracka WannaBe Fat Kid AKA: Richard Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 36 Posts: 1,517 Vehicle: 2005 Nissan Titan	I once got a hydrolocked LT1 vette running........it took us like 7 hours to get all the water out.....mainly cause everything was so ****ing hard to reach

02-12-2006, 02:37 PM	#16
Pipelayaz FIVE . SEVEN LITER AKA: Nick Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Valdosta, GA. Age: 38 Posts: 312 Vehicle: Fire Chicken	Good buy. Have fun with it even tho its hard to work on as far as space goes. The engine has huge potential so just have fun with it. Oh yeah is it a auto or manual? Its good your running it through inspection. Fix whats wrong then focus on the modding. __________________ http://www.fquick.com/pipelayaz 02' Trans Am WS6 M6 Bright Silver Metallic 02' Trans Am WS6 M6 Navy Blue Metallic - SOLD

02-12-2006, 07:14 PM	#17
ancona46 sl0wrider AKA: mike Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,211 Vehicle: 04 GAGT & 96 Lumina	its an auto and it has a "performance button" whatever thats used for havent found that out yet yea i wanna get everything in good working order before i start modding anything __________________ Annerito Fuori E Sbattuto Alla Terra Cardomain Unique Kustoms Car Club

02-12-2006, 07:49 PM	#18
Pipelayaz FIVE . SEVEN LITER AKA: Nick Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Valdosta, GA. Age: 38 Posts: 312 Vehicle: Fire Chicken	If the button is stock its probably a traction control of some type. But if it looks after market it could be a variety of things such as notrous or something. __________________ http://www.fquick.com/pipelayaz 02' Trans Am WS6 M6 Bright Silver Metallic 02' Trans Am WS6 M6 Navy Blue Metallic - SOLD

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blckgagt ~Turbocharged~ AKA: Randy Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 37 Posts: 1,265 Vehicle: 99 GAGT, 07 Vette	the older TAs came from the factory with the performance button. A buddy of mine has one and it shifts much harder when engaged. __________________ 400whp 435wtq - MMS Race Block w/ 8.5:1 comp ratio, Eagle H-beam rods. MMS Stage 2 heads, Turbo Cam, chromemoly pushrods, GM gaskets. MMS 65 mm Turbo Kit w 60lb/hr injectors, Walbro fuel pump, powdercoated engine. MMS 3.29 4t65eHD conv., 3500 stall TC. Milzy headers w/ downpipe, magnaflow exhaust, FFP Pulley, f/r strut braces, Msd 8.5 SC wires, *** bodykit, Bilstein Coilovers. 17x8 AE 185s. Pioneer HU, B/A speakers. Baer brakes. Wot-tech engine mount. SB Rear Swaybar. ES Poly links

02-12-2006, 08:32 PM	#20
ancona46 sl0wrider AKA: mike Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,211 Vehicle: 04 GAGT & 96 Lumina	yea i did some research and apparently that button move the shift points to a higher rpm __________________ Annerito Fuori E Sbattuto Alla Terra Cardomain Unique Kustoms Car Club

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