The Firebird

I've owned this '97 Trans Am since 2002, and over that time I've made many modifications. The car is still in great shape and although I don't work on it as much as I did in the past, it is still great fun to drive. In order to help others in the F-Body community, I've documented some of these experiences here as install guides and project photo galleries.

Install Guides

Cam Swap

Installing a Comp Camps XE224/230 cam.

Big Brake Kit Install

Installing a Wilwood Superlite 6 Piston 13" Big Brake Kit.

Clutch and Flywheel Install

Installing a SPEC Stage 4 clutch and SLP Steel flywheel.

Longtube Headers Install

Jet Hot Longtube Headers and Y-Pipe Install.

Electric Waterpump Swap

CSR Water Pump Install and Warning Circuit Wiring.

F-Body Window Fix

AutoTrix Window Fix and Express Down Install.

HID Headlight Kit

Blackbird Lighting Solutions Bi-Xenon HID Projector Kit.

Bosch 30lb Injectors Install

Installing Bosch III 30lb Injectors and polishing fuel rails.

Car Stereo

Custom car stereo, light-up head unit mount, hidden amplifier install, etc.

SLP Bilstein / Eibach Shocks and Springs

Installing the SLP Bilstein / Eibach Shocks and Springs Kit.

Innovate LC-2 Wideband Install

Installing the Innovate Motorsports LC-2 Wideband and wiring to the PCM for datalogging.

Racetronix Fuel Pump and Harness Install

Installing the Racetronix 255lph Fuel Pump and Hotwire Harness Kit.

Smoked Trans Am Taillights

Modifying the factory Trans Am taillights to create a subtle smoked effect.

LED Exterior Lights

Replacing all exterior lights with LED bulbs and wiring up an LED 3rd Brake Light.

LED Fog Lights

Modifying some eBay LED Fog Lights to replace the factory fog lights.

Replica C6 Z06 18x9.5 Wheels and Hubs

New Replica C6 Z06 18x9.5 Wheels and new Wheel Hubs.

Steering Knuckle Conversion

Replacing the steering 'rag joing' with a hard joint.

Steering Wheel Buttons LED Conversion

Converting the factory steering wheel radio control buttons to LEDs and replacing the turn signal cam.

Power Steering Pump and Rack Replacement

Replacing the power steering pump and power steering rack.

Headliner Replacement and Console Refurbishment

Replacing the headliner with a reproduction from Stock Interiors and replacing the center console with a used one in better condition, with a Hawks reproduction upper console.