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Member ID: RedraifExtras

Location: Here, Georgia

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1987 Pontiac Firebird

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  • 1/4 Mile16.8 sec @ 80.1 mph
  • HP134
  • Weight3755 lbs

Major Upgrades

  • port and polish
  • nitrous
  • engine swap

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    • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 2/5 Stars.
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Last updated: Oct 10, 2006

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REDRAIF’s Pontiac Firebird:
“RAIF'S STEREO MODIFICATIONS”

  • Currently 2.5/5 Stars.
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RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 236expand
BUILDING THE SUB BOX: MDF
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MDF
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Ok! Here I go with the MDF. I used 3/4 inch board that I got from Home Depot. The whole sheet was $21.95! I got out my mask and my scroll saw! The mask because I have heard MDF lets off a toxic fume when it is being cut. You have to wear a resperated mask to protect yourself!

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 155expand
RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 158expand

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 156expand
RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 157expand

Time to get cutting!

I planned to start with the top and bottom and then figure out how much space there would need to be between for the sides and back! I figured the height was the most critical part of my design, so the top and bottom had to be exact!

I started by cutting the bottom board! Back and forth I went, making small cuts to trim the board down, to get it to fit exact.

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 138expand
RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 150expand

Had to notch it to clear the hatch pull down!
RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 139expand

Next I cut the top out!

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 140expand

Here I found a glass that had the same curve as the hatch pull down jut out. I placed it down and traced the glass to get a nice sweeping curve. I did this on all my curves
RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 142expand
RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 149expand

This one was a pain to get the fit exactly right. The cut around the hatch pull down was horrible. Tons of back and forth... trimming it just right!
RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 141expand

I got it pretty darn close, but the carpet covering I was going with till I build the fiberglass top would take up any slack!
RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 151expand

After some measurements, it was time to throw in the back...I had to cut the board on an angle to get it to sit how I wanted it.

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 147expand
RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 144expand

Now some boards up front...

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 145expand

Test fitting the top

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 146expand
RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 148expand

Here is the contraption so far out of the car...With tons of trimming, I have gotten all the cuts and measurements down as far as a skeleton version. Now I just had to fill it the blank spots!

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 152expand
RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 153expand

Measuring and making a pattern for the blank sides was the way to go!

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 154expand

MDF cut and fitted

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 159expand
RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 161expand

Now another test fit in the car to be 100% sure...

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 160expand

Time for the last 2 pieces of the puzzle...

RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 162expand
RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 163expand

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RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 116expand

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RedraifExtras's 1987 Pontiac Firebird Here, GA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., BMR Strut Bars, Flowmaster Exhaust, MSD Ignition, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Niche Wheels, Auto Meter Gauges, BF Goodrich Tires, GM Performance Parts Body Kit, Pilot Lighting, Q-Logic Sub Enclosure, Pioneer Speakers, Pioneer Tweeters, Pioneer Subwoofers, Rockford Fosgate Wiring, Clarion Security, US Acoustics Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 120expand

DIRECTORY FOR RAIF'S STEREO SITE
01 Site Intro
02 Soundproofing Info
03 Soundproofing Doors and Dash
04 Soundproofing Interior
05 Thermoshield
06 Soundproofing Interior Paneling
07 Soundproofing Undercarriage
08 Stereo Wiring
09 Head Unit & Speakers
10 Building The Sub Box: Making The Pattern
11 Building The Sub Box: MDF <<<
12 Building The Sub Box: Sealing
13 Building The Sub Box: Covering
14 Amplifier Specs & Hook Up
15 Amplifier Installation
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Location: Here, Georgia