Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1996 Pontiac
Firebird. We scour the country for vintage cars and trucks like
this and we rarely come across one like this! You must see and
drive this rare Firebird!
HISTORY
Firebird performance levels improved for 1996, with the
establishment of the stronger 200-hp 3.8 L V6 as the new base
engine, and the power rating of the LT1 increased to 285 in 1996,
due to its new dual catalytic-converter exhaust system. 1996 was
also the first year of the OBD-II computer system. Optional
performance enhancements were available for each Firebird trim
level; the Y87 Performance packages for V6s added mechanical
features of the V8 setups, such as four-wheel disc brakes,
faster-response steering, limited-slip rear differential, and dual
tailpipes.�For Formulas and Trans Ams, functional dual-inlet "Ram
Air" hoods returned as part of the WS6 performance package. The
optional package boosted rated horsepower from 285 to 305, and
torque from 325�lb�ft to 335. Also included were 17" x 9" wheels
with 275/40ZR17 tires, suspension improvements, oval dual tailpipe
tips, and a WS6 badge. Bilstein shocks were a further option with
the package. The 1997 model year introduced standard air
conditioning, daytime running lamps (utilizing the front turnsignal
lamps), digital odometers, and optional 500-watt Monsoon cassette
or compact disc stereo systems to all Firebird trim
levels.[19]:907�For V6 Firebirds, a W68 Sport Appearance Package
was also introduced as a counterpart to the Camaro RS trim level.
The WS6 "Ram Air" performance package was now also an option for
the Formula and Trans Am convertibles, although these convertibles
did not receive the 17-inch wheel-and-tire combination. There were
41 Formula convertibles and 463 Trans Am convertibles produced in
1997 with the WS6 package. SOURCE: �WIKIPEDIA�
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
This car is in amazing shape and has been built with spare no
expense spared. It is magazine quality and was built to be a
reliable 900 RWHP daily driver!
Receipts total around 100k for all the work.
EXTERIOR�
-Full undercarriage 3M undercoated.
-Wings West body kit.
-Trans Am rear fascia.
-Trans Am rear wing.
-CETA WS6 Emblem.
-Hood painted with stripes and ram air under clear.
-Polished show finish.
-Ruff Racing 19x9.5" wheels.
-New racing tires 275/30 front and 295/30 rear.
INTERIOR�
-Fully custom interior.
-Professional roll cage painted to match interior.
-Black ACC Carpet.
-Suede Inserts in door panels.
-Suede headliner and visors.
-Suede seats with red stitching.
-Suede console cover with red stitching.
-Suede shifter boot with red stitching.
-Autometer Boost, Fuel, Oil Temp Gauges.
-AEM wideband AFR.
-Wolfe Racecraft 6 point cage w/ swing outs!
-All interior dyna matted.�
-Kenwood Flip Deck.
-Hertz 6 3/4 component door speakers.
-Hertz 6 3/4 2 way rear speakers.
-MA Audio 10" Sub in MTX in closer.
-Rockford Amps, Monster Cables, Monster 1 Fared Cap.
-Manual seats.
-Power locks.
MECHANICAL�
-383 LT1 Engine 4.030 Block, Zero Decked, Program splayed main
caps.
-Scat 4340 3.75 Stroke Crank 2 piece rear main.
-2 piece rear main billet adapter.
-Scat 4340 H beam rods.
-JE Extreme pistons -31cc dish 9.6 to 1 compression.
-ARP Main and Head Studs.
-Melling HP high volume oil pump, upgraded drive.
-Cometic Head Gaskets.
-Ultra Dyne Solid Roller Camshaft.
-Comp 888-16 Solid Roller lifters.
-Comp Chromoly pushrods.
-Comp Pro Magnum 1.6 roller rockers 7/16 stud.
-TEA/ Trickflow 220 CC Heads, Ferrea Valves, Inconel Exhaust
Valve.
-Edelbrock Vic. Jr Intake hand ported.
-Edelbrock low profile elbow w/ MAP sensor machined in.
-FLP 90mm TB.
-EFI Connection 24x System.
