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Member ID: Capita159

Location: Irwindale, California

Vehicle Info

1969 Pontiac Firebird

Bragging Rights

  • Top Speed128 mph
  • HP450
  • Weight3700 lbs

Major Upgrades

  • stroke-increase
  • engine swap
  • bore-increase
  • port and polish
  • extrude-honed

Ratings

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.

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Okay folks , I recently F-ked up my engine by running hot on lack of oil so the rod bearings are screw! It calls for a rebuild. Thanks to Summit Racing , they put together an UNBEATABLE deal for 5oo bucks. This package includes Sealed Pro "TRW" forged flat top pistons ".030 over bore" , Moly Rings , Tri Metal Main plus Rod bearings , Cam bearings , Full Set of Fel Pro Gaskets , High Pressured Oil Pump and Plug expansion. Should be better after the rebuild. Im still gonna use the Edelbrook Performer RPM intake "thinking about the Troker II" and Carter's Quadd Jet 750CFM carbs.
It'll also have Comp Extreme Energy Cams , Lifter and Valve Springs , CAT Roller Rockers , Manley Valves , APR Main studs , Rod Bolts and Head Studs , and last but not least , double roller timing chain , high volume water pump , K&N filters , 2core Summit Radiator.....etc.......

Main thing is to get the car up and running.
Will update with pictures as soon as Im done with the motor.

Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 1


Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 5 Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 3

Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 9


Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 2 Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 4

Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 18


Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 6 Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 13
Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 17 Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 16

350 Turbo Tranny with 2200 stall converter.

Rear end is done by my buddy Mitch. It's got a Arburn LSD with Tom's 3.55 ring and pinion. Lighten drive shaft with 275/40/17 Kumho tires. Centerline Dragger Series billet wheels.

Future Upgrades :
Smaller Water Pump Pulley = completed

Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 21 Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 20

Higher Voltage Alternator
28.5" rear tires

Engine progress

Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 23 Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 26
Those pullies are from ram air restoration and they are well worth the price.

Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 27


My beater , "looking for a 1997 Trans Am 6spd with the T-top , kinda hard to find"

Capita159's 1969 Pontiac Firebird Irwindale, CA Customized with Comp Cams Engine Comps., Flowmaster Exhaust, Hedman Header, Edelbrock Intake, Custom Brakes, MSD Ignition, B&M Transmission, Eibach Springs, Auto Meter Engine Electronics, KYB Shocks, Centerline Wheels, B&M Shift Knob, Lonza Pedals, Auto Meter Gauges, Dunlop Tires, Grant Steering Wheel, Custom Lighting, Alpine Sub Enclosure, Rockford Fosgate Speakers, Cerwin-Vega Tweeters, Kicker Subwoofers, Clarion Security, Crunch Amplifier, Alpine Head Unit - 28


My other automotive hobby , they get expensive after your 50th collection.

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Member ID: Capita159

Location: Irwindale, California