Vehicle Owner

Member ID: hgffrank

Location: Jackson, MI

Vehicle Info

1983 Pontiac Trans Am

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile0 sec @ -1 mph
  • 0-600sec
  • Top Speed-1mph
  • HP-1
  • Weight-1lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

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Last updated: Jul 23, 2009

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Frank’s Pontiac Trans Am

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This is my 83 Trans Am. I just got it, so I have a lot to do.

hgffrank's 1983 Pontiac Trans Am


hgffrank's 1983 Pontiac Trans Am


hgffrank's 1983 Pontiac Trans Am


The current mods are 84 bulge hood, 82 PMD black leather seats and black interior. 4.11 gears.

The car was in poor shape when I got her. I'll update progress as I get to it. So far I havent done much. I have replaced door lock cylinders, 3 door handles replaced, new seals on triangles at front of side windows, and today I swapped the electronic q-jet carb for an older style non-electronic q-jet. She runs a bit better now.

I am not keeping the crappy stock LG4 305. I have already bought a complete 96 LT1 350. I had to buy a new computer and get the bearings replaced, but the engine will be dropped in the car by end of September. I dont think it will take much to boost its power up to 350 or 400. I will do a few mods to it while rebuilding it.

My goal for the next year is to get the car at around 400 hp, and new paint. Of course I have a million other small things that must also be done.

Heres a quick video of my first actual run through the gears; a bit short of a quarter mile:

0-85 mph

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SilverSharkTA  

Posted by: SilverSharkTA

07/23/2009 08:11AM

There must be an 83 convention rolling in dodge...LOL This is fantastic to see! Car is looking good, how's the interior? The engine swap...that is always a fun time, but worth it! Cheers Shark~ Original Owners Group

kaefergarage  

Posted by: kaefergarage

07/23/2009 06:28AM

Nice Trans Am :)

formula350S17  

Posted by: formula350S17

05/14/2007 05:49PM

ive got brand new shocks and struts on the firebird right now. only a few hundred miles. ive also got a 350 TPi with trans. radiator and oil cooler, also duel electric fans. all kinds of stuff. let me know if your interested.

Brad

JoeCool97Formula  

Posted by: JoeCool97Formula

05/13/2007 03:46PM

Hey man, what's up! I really like this new Trans Am. Got a lot of potential. My bird is having serious issues with the transmission rebuild. I used an Alto Eagle rebuild kit with Kevlar clutch packs and band, Corvette Servo, TCI 3000 RPM stall, and a Trans-Go shift kit. Got everything installed, test drove it, and car switches back and forth from 2nd to 3rd. Everything was installed correctly, no codes, etc. Have to take it apart and check it over. On another note what's with the PMS on FBN lately. Its gone to hell, I don't even want to go there anymore. L8R... Joe

88Z51  

Posted by: 88Z51

05/12/2007 04:44PM

Nice Trans Am, I also have an 1983 Trans Am project car that I am working on, keep me posted of your progress and I'll let you know when I put mine up on the sight.

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: hgffrank

Location: Jackson, MI