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89FormulaLS2 · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 4:59 am Post subject: Latest Update!

Here are the specs of the car so far:

1989 Firebird Formula 350 T-Tops
350 TPI engine & 7R400 transmission removed
Complete driveline and exhaust removed
Car fully stripped, and body restored to brand-new condition
Painted Sunset Orange Metallic

The following parts have also been installed:
Functional Ram-Air hood for 3rd gen Firebirds
4th gen TransAm style spoiler
4th gen gas tank with custom-fit 4th gen fuel lines
Walbro 255 lph fuel pump
Moser 9" rear, 35 spline axles, Detroit Locker, 4.10 gears
Lower Control Arm relocation brackets
3rd gen "Wonder" bar (Tubular steering Brace)
American Racing Spinaker Wheels, 17x9.5 front, 17x11 rear
Front tires are Sumitimo 275/40zr17
Rear tires are Nitto 315/35r17 drag radials
Subframe connectors
All-new interior carpeting
Plush, charcaol seats in mint condition from a 4th gen Camaro
4th gen TransAm center console
LS1 style brake conversion
Drilled & slotted rotors with high-performance brake pads
Custom tubular k-member for 3rd gen LSx conversions
Spohn tubular A-arms for 3rd gen conversions
3rd gen LSx conversion crossmember for T56 transmission

Still to come:
Custom driveshaft
LS2 402ci stroker engine from SDPC
T56 transmission (bought from MykDiver)
McLeod Street Twin clutch (bought from MykDiver)
Spohn Chromoly Adjustable torque arm w/driveshaft loops
More suspension mods
3rd gen LSx custom LT headers & y pipe (A Hawks' exclusive part!)
Custom dual-exhaust system with cats

ENGINE SPECS:
SDPC LS2 402ci stroker (4.000" bore, 4.000" stroke), fully balanced
Callies Forged crank 4340 steel
Manley pro-billet 6.125 rods
Diamond custom dished Forged pistons with valve reliefs
Diamond file fit rings
Clevite rod & main bearings
Durabond cam bearings
LS2 complete timing set
LS2 valley cover
LS2 front cover
ARP head bolts
Comp Cams lifters
GM oil pan
LS6 oil pump

LQ9 Ported and milled (65cc) cylinder heads (300 cfm intake flow)
9.4:1 Static Compression
Cometic head gaskets
Custom Stroker cam, 236/246, .600/.600 lift, 115?? LSA (I need to verify specs)
Harland Sharp Roller Rocker Arms
Ferrea Valves
Manley push rods 7.400"
Crane spring kit
Manley valve locks
GM valve seals
LS6 Intake Manifold
Jantzer LS1 Ported and painted throttle body
SLP 85mm MAF
LS1 style knock sensors installed in the block
LS1 fuel rails
42# Fuel Injectors
LS1 accessories
Custom wiring harness from SpearTech
2001 PCM
LS2 engine covers

I know there is more, this is just off the top of my head. I'll update this as the project continues........

89FormulaLS2 · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 5:04 am Post subject:

Got held up for a bit 'cause the restoration and paint took longer than anticipated. Then Bruce's right-hand-man got killed in a car accident, and HE was the one who had studied the research I did, and done more himself, on this project.

So, the car was going to be done in late June, then got pushed to mid-August, and now it's looking like late October.

But - the engine arrived from SDPC looking SWEET, and I believe the engine & trans are going in at the end of this week!!

Check my signature for pictures, and there will be a LOT more pictures going up soon. Wink

Adam