Hello all,

As you can tell I have just signed up for this site, it looked like it was the best fourms for firebirds and seems like it. I just recenly purchaced a 1989 formula 350 firebird for 2,700 dollars. The odometer reads 104k and seems like it runs like it. It has an exhaust leak and won't pass admissions yet. I'm thinking about having a friend help me jack the car up since I have the lifts and try and patch up the leaks just so I can get current tabs. In the future I would like to add exhaust, but that is going to take some time and research becuase I can never decide on what I want. I would like something that doesn't make my car sound like an airplane.. haha.

If anyone could throw some pointers at me that would be amazing. I plan on making this car my toy and put some time and money into it.

I look forward to talking to you all.

Chris

Hey welcome to TFS Chris! Yup, you're right this definitely is one of the best places to go for firebird advice and help. The people on here are VERY intelligent, and between everybody on this board, we've run into every possible problem / situation you can think of, and know how to get those problems solved. Congratulations on getting your Firebird! Lets see some pics!

An exhaust leak is really a pretty easy thing to fix. You may just need some new exhaust manifold gaskets or need to tighten up some bolts or realign the exhaust. If it turns out that the exhaust actually have holes in the piping, best thing to do is to just buy a new aftermarket exhaust. But yes definitely do some research because all exhausts sound quite different for the most part.

And believe me, once you start putting money and time into your car, you wont EVER want to stop I'm sure everybody else here will agree haha!

Welcome to The Source, Chris. I'm sure you'll find this site to be a great resource of information and you'll probably make some friends in the process.

Welcome Chris, I know you'll enjoy this site and your new Bird, There's nothin' like 'em! Dave.

Welcome to the Source! Ask and you will definitely get answered. Also, do some searches on what you would like to know and you may find it.

pics are a must for all new members

Matt

I have an 89 T/A. Where are you from?

Thank you all!

I'm from Everett Washington about 20 miles away from Seattle. I'm 20 years old attending Everett Community College, not sure what im trying to major in yet just exicite to be in school, haha.

Do you guys have any prefered sites that you use to buy your stuff from?

I will post some pictures by tomorrow.

Chris

www.ws6project.com
www.fourthcircledesigns.com
www.summitracing.com
www.jegs.com

those are all for parts and decals...also for any specific brand you like you can always google their websites (like BMR Fabrication, Edelbrock, BBK, Goodyear, ect.)

for tires:
www.discounttires.com
www.tirerack.com
(Always shop for tires! Always!)

for install fix it guides, Ive found these are handy:

www.bfranker.badz28.com
www.shbox.com

and of course ask buddies, mechanics, ect. ect. and never be afraid to ask on The Formula Source!

Welcome to the forum!!! Good choice of car too!! lol I have an 89 Formy 350 as well.

Looks like you got a better deal than I did though lol. Mine needs a catylitic converter, tires, new paint eventually, a headliner, new y pipe, the engine needs to be put back together........ not to mention is has 122k on the clock

but welcome!!!

Sorry it took so long, but it wouldn't let me upload them for the longest time and I figured out that I had to change the size of them... haha

Looks good man, i love black 3rd gens!!!

Cool ride

to TFS Chris. Nothing looks better then a nice 3rd gen and it being black doesn't hurt either.

black firebirds = B A

Red too!

haha...Those light motors arent too too expensive and fairly easy to install...If you like them up then carry on but I know when they are down it adds that much more to the BA look of a Formula. Putting some chrome wheels on that beast would also add to the looks. Even with the stock rims its gonna have ricers running and hiding haha

haha

What is that on the lower passenger bumper? A sticker? needs to come off or if it's body work have it repaired. The rain shot is just incredible. How about one from the rear? Great Bird! It will deliver if cared for.