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    1971 Formula Stalking Grand Rapids

    My name is Brian and I reside in Kentwood, just outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I own a 1971 Silver Firebird Formula 455 that's been slightly modified and set up for the track. Mods include:

    Edelbrock heads
    Torker 2 intake
    Demon carb
    Ross pistons
    Crower rods
    MSD ignition
    BUilt TH400 tranny
    90/10 shocks
    Cal-Trac traction bars
    Trunk-mounted battery
    AC and heat removed for weight reduction

    She used to run 11.56 @119 with 3.90's in the rear but 8 MPG sucked so I put in 3.08's and still run 12's.

    Future plans include (hopefully):
    rotisserie body restoration
    Rear disc brakes
    Air conditioning
    new pro-touring front sub-frame

    Of course, who knows when it will happen!
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    Hey....
    To the SITE ..NICE to see MORE WEST-SIDERS on here ...

    **** FEAR THIS ! ***

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    • #3
      wow sounds like a bad ass car. I think i wouldve gone for some 3.42s. half a second is quite a sacrifice!
      -Joel
      1995 Z28 M6 - AI226/234 - autocross ricer
      1984 Scottsdale K10 - 305/4bbl/4spd


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        Welcome! Lets see some pics.
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        • #5
          You have any pics of your battery in the trunk?

          Also where did you get your engine work done at? I'm presuming you have a Poncho block and not an Olds.

          1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula W66
          350 Small Block Chevy Bored .030 Over (355)
          GM Performance Parts Vortec Heads
          Holley 650cfm Double Pumper
          Edelbrock Performer-Plus Cam
          Edelbrock Vortec Performer RPM
          Hedman Hedders 1-5/8" Long Tubes
          2-1/2" Exhaust With "H" Pipe & Hooker Aero Chamber Mufflers
          TH350 With B&M Transpak Shift Kit & 2400rpm Stall B&M Tork Master Converter

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          • #6
            Welcome to the site im Jamie and put up some pictures lol

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              Welcome westsider.......ah, we are gonna need pictures!
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                Originally posted by WMCCjames View Post
                Welcome westsider.......ah, we are gonna need pictures!
                x2...ah, yes, we are infatuated with pics...lol...

                Welcome!

                Just outta curiosity...after the change to 3.42s, how much better was the gas mileage?
                Originally posted by Redd8407
                I WANT NOISE! SPEED! AN ENGINE THAT SHAKES MY INTERNAL ORGANS LIKE THEY GOT PARKINSON'S! I DONT WANT AN ENGINE THAT IS PARTIALLY POWERED BY MY LAPTOP BATTERY!
                Originally posted by Z28ISGR8
                WHY THE F*CK IS THERE A GOAT ON A FERRARI?
                Originally posted by Darren
                I think it is because I take it in and out all the time, the rubber has just stretched out, especially at the bottom where it is really thin. It annoys me more then anything.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by micamaro92 View Post
                  ..NICE to see MORE WEST-SIDERS on here ...
                  yeah like we need anymore of those - j.k

                  welcome - sounds like a sweet ride - i had a 72 formula in H.S.

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                  • #10
                    Welcome!!!




                    I said welcome
                    '73 Z28 388 Stroker, M22 Rockcrusher 4 speed
                    WMCC Photographer and owner of Redline Photography
                    You are only young once but you can be immature your whole life!!!
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                    • #11
                      Sounds like a sweet machine!

                      ...Have you considered moving into an overdrive transmission with lockup converter? You could have your cake and eat it, too!
                      1984 Pontiac Trans Am. Well, most of it anyway. Some of it is 1969 Chevy. Some of it is 1982 4-cylinder Firebird, 1987 Trans Am, and 1991 Formula 1LE. Some of it is 1994 Trans Am, and some of it is 1999 SLP Firehawk. The rest is aftermarket.

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                      • #12
                        Welcome!
                        Nice to see more GR people.
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                        • #13
                          welcome, and where are the pics??!!
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                          11.84 @ 117 w 1.66 60' (previous na best)

                          - - 5.3/4L80e/T7875 - -
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                          1998 Formula

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by turbocreeper View Post
                            welcome, and where are the pics??!!
                            You had enough time !!! Wheres the PICS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                            **** FEAR THIS ! ***

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                            • #15
                              Welcome to the site


                              The first Gen started it all!!!
                              67 CAMARO RS AND A SEXY WIFE

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