THINGS TO KNOW - Before Buying a Firebird Trans Am

THINGS TO KNOW - Before Buying a Firebird Trans Am - Third Gen

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Күн бұрын

If you’re like me, you grew up watching the Trans Am in Knight Rider….Kitt 👊
In this video I dig deeper Into the third gen Pontiac Trans Am! What made the Pontiac Firebird so successful? Why it’s still popular today? What to look for when buying? 🚀🚀
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This video is kinda fast paced, so timestamps are a must:
0:00 20th Anniversary Firebird Trans Am
1:42 Firebird Formula Firehawk.
2:53 3rd Firebird Gen Chassis.
3:40 91-92 Firebird Structural Improvements.
6:03 Firebird Modifications.
7:14 Gears & Higher stall torque converter.
7:39 Good idea to LS swap a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?
8:58 Wonderbar + Rag joint.
10:10 Dynamats sound insulation on Firebird's and Camaro's ?
11:45 Aftermarket Air conditioning R134a VS R12
12:59 Most Important thing when buying a third gen Pontiac Firebird!
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@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Thanks To Everyone who has Liked & Subscribed! 👊 This video is kinda fast paced, so timestamps are a must: 0:00 20th Anniversary Firebird Trans Am 1:42 Firebird Formula Firehawk. 2:53 3rd Firebird Gen Chassis. 3:40 91-92 Firebird Structural Improvements. 6:03 Firebird Modifications. 7:14 Gears & Higher stall torque converter. 7:39 Good idea to LS swap a Pontiac Firebird Trans Am? 8:58 Wonderbar + Rag joint. 10:10 Dynamats sound insulation on Firebird's and Camaro's ? 11:45 Aftermarket Air conditioning R134a VS R12 12:59 Most Important thing when buying a third gen Pontiac Firebird! Everyone who has Shared/Subscribed/Liked our videos, THANK YOU!! More to come! 3rd Gen F-Body IROC Z28 Camaro Video HERE: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h9CPhK6rnbmoloE.html C4 Corvette Video HERE: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/itl2qM1_rquvdoE.html All Car Videos HERE: kzfaq.info/sun/PLB1Br-75u6i1Y5Wmvne3cuLPutuddsb-I Message me: instagram.com/HernanSpeed #knightrider #fbody #pontiacfirebird

@manher4335 2 ай бұрын

My brotha you were there! Lol bless you. And I watched "A Team" afterwards haha

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

@manher4335 You know it! 💯👊 I Pity The Fool! 🙌😆

@sws5833 6 күн бұрын

This was a good and informative video, just bought a 90 GTA with only 148000 klms, red ttops with the 305 five spd, going to leave the engine stock with the exception of a set of headers and gearing, 373s should wake it up, should be a nice cruiser and fun to drive

@HernanSpeed 6 күн бұрын

Great buy! 💯 Yesss, 373’s will most definitely wake up the beast in it! 👊🚀🚀 Thanks for watching brother! 🔥🔥

@AV131082 2 ай бұрын

Yes, let's talk about Firebird Trans Am, bring it on!

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

You know it! 🙌🙌

@ebu8372 2 ай бұрын

holy cow, that exhaust sound! ❤

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Yesss! 👊👊 Right before takeoff! 🚀🚀🚀 EBu thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@upssidep9283 2 ай бұрын

LOVE IT!!! I’m here for the 20th Anniversary, this did not disappoint! 💪💪

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

You know it! 👊👊 Beast of a motor! 🚀🚀 Ups Side thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@upssidep9283 2 ай бұрын

Man.. how about that peanut butter sandwich! 🥪 😂😂

@gon8go 23 күн бұрын

Great video! I had an 89' Trans Am 5spd for 20 years. it was in totally mont condition, last summer a kid turned across my lane without looking and totalled it. I still miss that car, It felt like when the horse died in the never ending stories. I still have a 78' bandit but truth told, the third gen was my favourite.

@HernanSpeed 23 күн бұрын

Ohh man! Things like that really makes you appreciate life even more. Sounds like you’ve still got a great one, I’ll have a Bandit one day…. And Yesss, with the bird on the hood! 🚀🚀👊 Thanks for watching brother! 🔥🔥

@porschelove-6077 2 ай бұрын

Yeap, always wanted one as a kid 💯 It’s one of my goals, as a 4th car (gotta keep it minty)

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Man, we all wanted one as kids! 💯💯 Even today, my kids go crazy when they see an fbody Firebird! They’re like, does that one have the turbo boost button? 😆🙌 Thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@madfemurfast 2 ай бұрын

Another great film. When I got the notification did not recognise the new channel name 😛 Keep the videos coming!

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching brother! 👊🔥

@isaacahmady6130 2 ай бұрын

Great job! I've got a 91 firebird never saw that footage

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Yes!! That’s a great year! 🙌🙌 Not many people know, and there’s lots of conflicting info… so it’s better to get the info directly from the source. Isaac thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@drunvert 2 ай бұрын

Smokey and the Bandit my friend. I had a dorm mate w an old Firebird 400 ... coming home drunk from Tijuana, he took it up to 160 mph😅

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Smoky and the Bandit has gotten even more popular in the past 10 years, that’s why the 2nd Gen Firebirds prices have popped 💯💪 And yesss, I myself sometimes spend too much time looking up 78’s with huge screening chickens on the hood! 🤫🤫 Mannn! If he took a Firebird 400 to 160mph… he wasn’t drunk, he was blasted into outer space! 🚀😆

@drunvert 2 ай бұрын

@@HernanSpeed think about us! 18 years old and scared to death

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

💯💯

@Justtwodangmany 2 ай бұрын

I gave up on my '88 replica about four years ago. Just two days before I came into some money. I miss it, and I wouldve done a TT 1600hp sb2 small block build on it. Had a '91 in high school too. The cars with the ground effects needed loads of bodywork if you converted them.

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Great car to have in Highschool!! 🙌🙌 I agree, it is much more work to do a replica on the newer cars because off all the extra bodywork needed….especially for a black car. You’ve got to do that small block build one day! 🚀🚀👊👊 Two Many Mopars thanks for watching!🔥🔥

@AV131082 2 ай бұрын

Love every minute of your video from start to finish, hope you can talk in the future about the Firebird WS6 2002, thank you and keep up the good work!

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Thanks brother! Will do! 👊👊

@julieb3996 Ай бұрын

I've had 3 third gen Firebirds over 20 years (91 and 92s,) This review is right on point! I was attracted becausethe body was very reminiscent of 1970's muscle cars,(and b/c of Knight Rider) Lots of limitations living what you can do with it in CA, so LS swaps are tricky. You have to upgrade many other things as he says in the video. The 5.0 is nice without changes and should be left as is. 5.7's usually have more options like power windows etc. The steering is mushy and sloppy and needs upgrading as he says! I dyno-matted one after upgrading the engine, and It became so slow LOL!

@HernanSpeed Ай бұрын

Julie thanks for watching! 🔥🔥👊

@6footdirtnap 2 ай бұрын

I did subframe rails on my 83. and it made a huge difference. I cant imagine it being better with the factory adhesive.

@6footdirtnap 2 ай бұрын

Also the astro van steering shaft upgrade.

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

I’ve heard of the Astro van steering shaft, it’s a great mod! 💯 Subframes also make a huge difference! 👊👊 The adhesives tie in all the metal parts that are sandwiched together on F Bodies, it made them drum tight. Thanks for watching man! 🔥🔥

@michaelm3381 2 ай бұрын

Great video! I love my 1999 Trans am.

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

You’ve got the amazing LS! 💪💪👊👊 Michael thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@michaelm3381 2 ай бұрын

@@HernanSpeed I've owned fourth gen Firebirds for 24 years and still love them. One day I hope to get a third gen.

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like you’ve had some good times! Those fourth gens are incredible, especially the structures and LS’s! 💯💯👊

@michaelm3381 2 ай бұрын

@@HernanSpeed agreed. I am still in love. Thanks for the video.

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

@michaelm3381 thanks man!

@landrecce 7 сағат бұрын

Such great advice dude! You definitely know what you're talking about!

@BrainFuck10 2 ай бұрын

Not every Firebird just the F bodies

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

FACT! 👊 💯💯 Thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@MrDigztheswagking 2 ай бұрын

I have a 1985 Pontiac Trans Am T tops Love it

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Having T-Tops is better than a convertible, light is always coming in the cabin!☀️🚀🚀

@andrewpahalan7353 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video! Keep up the great work. Trans Ams are the best! Especially the 20th Anniversary.

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Thanks brother! 🙌 Nothing like the 20th Anniversary, a BEAST of a motor! 👊🚀🚀

@V8AmericanMuscleCar 2 ай бұрын

I love my 88 GTA ❤

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

GTA = Good Times Ahead! 👊💯👊 Thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@ryanwilliams3369 16 күн бұрын

Astro van steering shaft upgrade!

@HernanSpeed 16 күн бұрын

You know it! 💯👊 Thanks for watching brother! 🔥🔥

@bobbycicc157 23 күн бұрын

Another great video!

@HernanSpeed 23 күн бұрын

Thanks brother! 👊👊

@AV131082 2 ай бұрын

Just as you mentioned, I've always heard about changing the wonder bar, this is the first time I hear about change the rag joint, any recommendation for a rag joint for a Firebird T/A 1985, thanks!

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Yes, the rag joint is most definitely a wear item…makes a huge difference! 🚀🚀 I’ve even heard of people bypassing it and putting a semi-solid one from a jeep (more road noise, but even better steering!)

@AV131082 2 ай бұрын

@@HernanSpeed thanks!

@BrianKitching-wv5nh Ай бұрын

I was introduced to the Pontiac Trans am watching Knight Rider. I am a huge fan of the show and would love a KITT replica .Can you get a 2.5 litre Trans am? What engine sizes did this car become available in to buy?Thanks for a great video.

@HernanSpeed Ай бұрын

The Trans Am was a package on the existing Firebird, they came with V8’s. So, you don’t need the Trans Am model to build a KITT, all you need a a standard Firebird(in nice condition). Most Firebirds actually came with V6 2.5, they get great gas mileage! They’re lots of replicas with this motor, they’re mainly show cars…and they get lots of looks! 🚀🚀🚀 So, you can build your KITT replica out of any year Firebird as long as it’s 82-92 years 👊👊 But if you want power, always look for the V8’s 🚀🚀 Brian thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@BrianKitching-wv5nh Ай бұрын

@@HernanSpeed Thanks for replying

@HernanSpeed Ай бұрын

🙌🙌

@bobbycicc157 23 күн бұрын

Did you do a video of the Starion?

@HernanSpeed 23 күн бұрын

Not yet, but you knowwww the Starion is on my list! 👊👊 Next one up is the Foxbody 5.0

@Camp_MTG Күн бұрын

Great video!

@HernanSpeed Күн бұрын

Thanks for watching man! 👊👊

@mxlman26 Ай бұрын

I love all looks but 76. Tough' has a great engine

@HernanSpeed Ай бұрын

I like the too, a true classic! And the bird on the hood breathing fire! 👊👊 Someday I’m rock one of those 🚀🚀 Mxlman thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@rafalkowalski5062 2 ай бұрын

Hi. Warm greetings from Poland. Where i can download walpaper of this black Pontiac behind you on this video?

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Hi from Miami! Yes, I’ve still got it in my photo roll. Send me a message on IG, I’ll forward it to you 💯💯 Rafal thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@RamblinGarage 2 ай бұрын

My R134a runs at 34.5 degrees, any colder and the system would freeze over.

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Yes, colder will trip the freeze switch. Definitely depends on your location, here in sunny Miami… R134 knocks performance (especially cool down times). With R12, the cooling is perfection ❄️☃️ Thanks for watching man! 🔥🔥

@totalperformancediesel8328 2 ай бұрын

good vid no l98 running circles around a ls

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching man!🔥🔥

@bobbycicc157 23 күн бұрын

I had a 1988 GTA, black with saddle interior with digital dash and 5.7! I want it back! Who has one like this for sale

@HernanSpeed 23 күн бұрын

That’s a killer spec! 🚀🚀🚀

@jeffreymayer8550 2 ай бұрын

Well, 1st it was Smokey and the Bandit that really cemented the icon. Knight Rider was secondary. 2nd, there was a fourth gen, the third generation wasn't the last. 4th, you are a little off on cost of putting an LS into a 3rd gen. It's much easier and cost effective to put an LS engine in a 3rd gen than it is to put an LS into v6 4th gen. In a 3rd gen you're able to bypass the computer and then use a holley sniper. The ecm in 3rd gens is very basic. This will cost significantly less than $100k.

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

What’s really interesting is that smoky and the bandit has really gotten popular in the past 10 years, and prices reflect this. This wasn’t always the case, it’s great to see them go up 🙌 Knight Rider has always been replayed through out the years, all over the world without interruption… popularly never dipped. I’ve seen the best LS swaps coming out of Texas, with big Texas budget’s to match. You can easily spend over $100k+, but I understand that most are done for under $25k 💯👊 Jeffrey thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@trillrifaxegrindor4411 Ай бұрын

the firehawk engine isnt an l98 anymore..it starts with a 4 bolt main 350 block,its redone completely,different heads,cam,induction etc so,no it isnt an l98.i have an l98 under my work bench(as well as an lb9 and a vortec 350) its a 2 bolt main block

@HernanSpeed Ай бұрын

I get what you mean, it’s so modded that it’s no longer an l98 🤔 I remember they used to have the catalog with all the parts you could order separately, it didn’t last long because one of the main objectives was passing emissions.. Looking back at old Hotrod magazines, these l98’s were completely redone…makes the Firehawks mods look ultra conservative. But again, it was more about passing emissions so that it could be sold throughout the dealership network(-and financed). It’s a beefed up L98, not a totally different engine.. - The LS is a totally different engine. Thanks for watching! 🔥🔥

@PRESTIJUS Ай бұрын

Hey ! I live 1 hour from Miami, have a 92 Firebird vert. 1 of 64 color combo . garage kept. 60k miles. U should see it, believe me I feel it would make good content. I can send photo/video ?! 🙏🏽 📧

@HernanSpeed 28 күн бұрын

What’s up man! Sounds like you’ve got a great one! 🚀🚀 Check out “Miami Vintage Prop Cars” on IG! That’s exactly the type of car they look for to be featured on Music Videos & TV commercials! Message them today! 👊👊

@drunvert 2 ай бұрын

Okay, I'm 100% not interested in this subject. But I want to hear your take on it.

@HernanSpeed 2 ай бұрын

I think you’ll get a kick out of it, my kids wanted me to add some 80’s Airwolf shots! 😆😆

@Performance-101 2 ай бұрын

It's fun to hear his off angle take on everything. Love it!