Talk:Pontiac Firebird
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[edit] Footnote References
Added footnote reference functionality into the article. We should definitely be using this a lot more in the future to keep things organized starting with all of the info in the article that needs sources. I've tagged some of it already with the {{citation needed}} tag. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Footnotes for an explanation of how to generate footnotes. Roguegeek 06:40, 15 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] 1991 GTA Engine
I found an error on the page, but I really don't want to change someone else's work (fine work too). I owned a 1991 GTA with a 5.7L engine, the LT1. You could not get the 5.7L with a manual transmission OR T-Tops, but the engine was available with all other options for 1991. I don't know if the same was available for '90 or '92, but I'm sure someone out there knows the answer for that. I don't believe there were a lot of 5.7L GTAs made in 1991, as I have only seen one other one. I also don't know the horsepower rating for the 5.7L, which is another reason why I didn't change the original entry. Anyway, thanks to the original writer for all the great information on this page. -baron_iv
- The LT1 used in 4th gen cars was not available in 1991. There was another engine known as the LT1, but it was a standard GM engine without the reverse cooling. The current LT1 was first made available in 1992 in the Chevrolet Corvette. I don't know if you bought your car used, but if so dropping an LT1 into a third-gen car is actually a fairly common mod. Hope this helps.
Gelbza (talk) 14:43, 12 December 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Ram Air V
"From 1969 to 1970 Pontiac had the Ram Air V which was Pontiac's quickest motor. It was rated at around 375hp, and was only available as an after-market engine." If it's only available as an after-market engine then why is it mentioned? --Gbleem 03:24, 21 April 2007 (UTC)
[edit] WS6 Engine
I know my 1998 Pontiac Trans Am w/ Ram Air has a WS6 Engine. No where in the article is the ws6 engine stated. It makes around 350hp. Can somebody add this in? I would but I'm really busy, just on coffee break.
70.120.94.117 23:35, 14 July 2007 (UTC)
There is no such thing as a WS.6 engine..98-02 had the LS1 8 Cylinder. The reason the WS.6 was rated with 15 more HP(320 vs 305 in 98) than the standard Trans Am was because of the "Ram Air".
[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Burt Reynolds Edition Trans Am.jpg
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BetacommandBot 19:16, 7 August 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Knight Rider 2000
Just a minor thing, but the car in Knight Rider 2000 was a heavily modified Dodge Stealth. It was made to look more like the Banshee concept, as it was their goal to have that car, but GM apparently wouldn't give it up. The last part is rumor on a few web sites, but the fact that it was not a Banshee or a Trans Am is quite true. --oZ (talk) 05:20, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Future Trans Am?
I just want to know if there is any news about a future trans am...???? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.24.141.215 (talk) 07:52, 11 January 2008 (UTC)
- Someone came along recently and added a blurb about a fifth-gen trans am. Unless you can reference a reliable news story or other solid source, please DO NOT add any rumors or other hearsay about a future Firebird to this article. GM has stated repeatedly that there will be no future Firebird built on the new Camaro platform. Until they publicly change that stance, all such rumors will be removed by me. Highonhendrix (talk) 21:17, 7 April 2008 (UTC)
[edit] separate pages for each gen
Someone with more time than I should make separate pages for each generation like the Camaro and Mustang pages.Zerotta (talk) 16:40, 29 February 2008 (UTC)
- Not completely sure, but there may have been one in the past (as well as a separate page for Trans Am), but some merge-nazi came along and fused it into the main page. You should check the page history and see if it's there and if you can bring it back (if I'm not delusional again). Highonhendrix (talk) 08:28, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
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- There was a separate Trans Am page which I merged about six months ago. A proposal had been made to merge the two (with no dissenting opinions), and the vast majority of info was duplicated anyways. As for having separate pages, I think it would probably just be more confusing. The more pages on a subject the less reliable the search engine becomes, and the harder for others to find info. Gelbza (talk) 13:36, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
- I believe that it should be done to clean up this article and links to each generation should be provided. Simply format it similar to the Camaro article. Retromaniac (talk) 21:00, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
- There was a separate Trans Am page which I merged about six months ago. A proposal had been made to merge the two (with no dissenting opinions), and the vast majority of info was duplicated anyways. As for having separate pages, I think it would probably just be more confusing. The more pages on a subject the less reliable the search engine becomes, and the harder for others to find info. Gelbza (talk) 13:36, 5 March 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Pontiac Turbo Trans Am
Text from the (I hope soon-to-be-deleted-article) Pontiac Turbo Tans Am. Bongomatic (talk) 12:26, 25 September 2008 (UTC)
- The Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am is a variation on factory variation of the Firebird line of cars. These were all Trans Am models (usually with the most/best features), with a turbocharger to increase the power.
- 2nd generation (1970-1981)
- 1980 turbocharged 301ci Pontiac V8
- 1981 turbocharged 301ci Pontiac V8
- 3rd generation (1982-1992)
- 1989 20th anniversary Turbo Trans-Am turbocharged 3.8L Buick V6, RPO code LD5 (CL2)
- The turbocharged versions of the Trans Am were generally quicker and lighter than other contemporary Firebirds.
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1981 Turbo Trans Am
[edit] 310 horsepower in the 1995 Trans Am
I am the proud owner of a 1995 Pontiac Trans Am. I was wondering where you got the information that this year of car has 310 horsepower because everywhere else i read says just 275. My car has the Transmission Perform button and everything.
Answer: I own a trans am with 310hp.When I bought it from the dealer.They offered a performance package in which they modified the computer settings for it to perform as if it were "Ram Air" it costed 3500$ at the time.Also upped the revs.With the button on.It revved 7000. My Friend owns a Trans am that is 275hp. Mine is significantly faster and was able to beat his by a car lenght. minimum.But I don't know about the 340hp??? any1 there to help?? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.195.139.202 (talk) 22:15, 13 March 2009 (UTC) Lance Barnum —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.221.46.185 (talk) 02:43, 21 October 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Olds 350 used in 1977 Firebird
I don't know what range of years it appeared in the Firebird, but I owned a 1977 Firebird Esprit. The standard engine for the year and model was a V6, but there was a dealer and factor option for a V8 engine. This option engine for the 1977 Firebird Esprit was in fact, the Oldsmobile 350, with the Rochester Quadra-jet.
The engine code was RPO: R in the registration. It was quite the performer for high speed, although a dog for acceleration. It had a Turbohydromatic 350 transmission and a 2.41 rear end, all factor stock.
I am new to Wiki, and signed on just to try to get this added. I'm not sure what needs to be done, maybe someone can properly verify this.
Felicitator (talk) 15:34, 27 November 2008 (UTC)
[edit] Esprit Special Editions??
There's no mention of the rare Skybird, Yellowbird and Redbird esprit packages. Just thought I'd through that out there as something to possibly add down the line.
Nkatsinas (talk) 01:23, 10 April 2009 (UTC)
[edit] Burt Reynolds Edition Trans Am (2007)
Should this section be a section under the Trans Am section instead of being its own major section? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Yetasoli (talk • contribs) 00:16, 12 April 2009 (UTC)
- This model is not made of marketed by the original manufacturer. Rather, it is an aftermarket conversion. It appears to be more in the form of spam. Therefore, this section should not be included in this article. CZmarlin (talk) 21:10, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
[edit] 1981 pontiac engines
Please note that in 1981 there was a 265cid engine offered with an automatic. The 265 was used only in 1980 & 1981 per http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3ASearch&search=pontiac+engine 17:16, 5 August 2009 (UTC)stanlee1963@yahoo.com —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.15.61.191 (talk)
