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ar0ck 10-08-2012 10:15 AM

My 1995 Pontiac Trans Am
 
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When in doubt, return to your roots! Just purchased this fine example of 4th Generation engineering a 1995 Pontiac Trans Am. Purchased from WildBillyT

Speed parts/modifications:
- Moroso Cold Air Kit
- MSD Coil and wires
- 160* thermostat
- Pacesetter long tube headers and ORY
- Hooker Aerochamber exhaust
- UMI subframe connectors
- UMI driveshaft loop
- LS1 aluminum driveshaft
- BMR rear LCAs
- Russell braided brake hoses
- Energy suspension motor mounts, torque arm bushing and trans mount
- Hurst Billet plus shifter
- SLP Line lock
- SLP 17x9 ZR1 rims with 275/40/17
- AC Delete
- PCMForless tune

The game plan is to daily drive it for a few months and hopefully begin to swap over the remaining good parts from my Camaro i.e. complete drivetrain and front suspension. From there I will fix the front and rear bumpers that have typical paint issues and throw on a Ram Air I hood!

The two attached photos on the Left is original, the Right is my idea of what the finished product will look like.

maroman88 10-08-2012 10:38 AM

didnt u purchase that red camaro and were guna 1LE it?

anyway... this looks like a solid platform.. and back into a TA

ar0ck 10-08-2012 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by maroman88 (Post 854394)
didnt u purchase that red camaro and were guna 1LE it?

anyway... this looks like a solid platform.. and back into a TA

The guy wouldn't budge on the price and had other people interested, I couldn't get it moved in time so they sold it. Its super difficult to organize getting a tow truck for two cars in two different parts of the state to go to Pennsylvania all the way from Afghanistan.

This time I was able to get Teds89Iroc and one of my friends to go over to Bill's and give it a proper look over and at least it can just be driven back to my home town where my mom will be able to drive it around and use it.

sweetbmxrider 10-08-2012 10:49 AM

Looks like a hurst TA, should look good when finished. Congrats though, good to see you finally got another car. In4fancypicsandtastefulappearancemods

The_Bishop 10-08-2012 10:51 AM

Nice looking car! I'd tone the bright gold down a bit if it were me; maybe something titanium colored?

B4C 10-09-2012 12:18 PM

Probably the best sounding cat back on an lt1, I loved the way that car sounded.

townsend 10-13-2012 10:12 PM

i love that car...if i could get a t/a it would be that one

ar0ck 10-14-2012 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider (Post 854401)
Looks like a hurst TA, should look good when finished. Congrats though, good to see you finally got another car. In4fancypicsandtastefulappearancemods

I'm really excited to get back in the game, its been to long, unfortunately it'll have to stay in New Jersey for a few more years as gas prices in Cali are approaching $5.00 on base and it will never pass their smog tests!

I'll be back on the east coast for a few months in late February/March and you can bet your ass I'll have a camera with me.

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Originally Posted by The_Bishop (Post 854404)
Nice looking car! I'd tone the bright gold down a bit if it were me; maybe something titanium colored?

I'm probably going to end up painting a pair of ZR1's with off the shelf paint, but it will most likely end up being a toned down bronze/magnesium color. Something subtle, but unique.

Quote:

Originally Posted by townsend (Post 854992)
i love that car...if i could get a t/a it would be that one

Thanks man, my first car was a 3rd Gen Trans Am, and I originally wanted an LT1 Trans Am before I stumbled on my Camaro.

chrisfrom nj 10-14-2012 12:42 PM

nice clean car congrats

ar0ck 12-22-2012 08:21 AM

Trufiber 93-97 Firebird WS6 Ram Air I Hood & tires on the way!

Dudbird113 12-22-2012 01:40 PM

Looks good just gotta paint the raised part of ur ram air gold n it should look like a hurdt ta like bmx said

ar0ck 02-14-2013 03:16 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...o/IMG_6207.jpg

Squirrel 02-15-2013 11:26 PM

i had the hooker on my car, stock manifolds and cat, sounded good, just not loud enough, probably shouldnt be a problem with the headers

qwikz28 02-16-2013 08:02 AM

Hit me up if you need a hand with anything Alex. I need to see this thing in person soon.

ar0ck 02-16-2013 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Squirrel (Post 870945)
i had the hooker on my car, stock manifolds and cat, sounded good, just not loud enough, probably shouldnt be a problem with the headers

I don't plan on keeping the Hooker, I really liked my Magnaflow exhaust, I sold the exhaust tips in favor for some Corsa Clones.

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Originally Posted by qwikz28 (Post 870958)
Hit me up if you need a hand with anything Alex. I need to see this thing in person soon.

Jake, I'll probably be putting some work into it this week when the weather clears up. I want to at least get it running before Sunday. It just needs some last minute wiring, fluids, driveshaft & exhaust. Jim knows whats left.

I had a couple of ideas of things I want to do to this mistmatched interior

Starting with replacing the warped steering wheel:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...0SN_1_orig.jpg

Wide rear view mirror:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...500_AA300_.jpg

Carbon Fiber Dipper parts:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...o/bird4ox5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...o/bird6da6.jpg

I want to recover the center of the door panels in Alcantra or some type of cloth.

B4C 02-16-2013 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ar0ck (Post 871006)
I don't plan on keeping the Hooker, I really liked my Magnaflow exhaust, I sold the exhaust tips in favor for some Corsa Clones.

I remember when Dave had the Hooker Aerochamber put on. One of the best sounding lt1 cat backs IMO. Sounded killer with the headers and ORY.

qwikz28 02-16-2013 11:18 PM

I have a steering wheel puller if needed. This thing is going to be spectacular. Love the gold wheels idea.

donnj 02-17-2013 06:16 AM

looking great Alex, x2 on the Hooker Aerochamber, thats whats on my TPI vert now and it sounds AMAZING

ar0ck 02-17-2013 03:06 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...nero/tara1.jpg

Ran into a few hiccups with the wiring harness, but the driveshaft & torque arm are in. It was getting to cold to finish the exhaust. I'm going to hook up the Hooker exhaust for now just to get it on the road.

townsend 02-17-2013 03:40 PM

dude, its so cold out today. i dont know how you got that much done

deadtrend1 02-17-2013 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by townsend (Post 871099)
dude, its so cold out today. i dont know how you got that much done

:werd:

I went out to move vehicles around and coundl't stand the wind.

you're gettin there

Italian Stallion 02-18-2013 01:36 AM

Those carbon fiber dipper parts look awesome. Any idea how to go about doing it?

sweetbmxrider 02-18-2013 07:33 AM

From first hand experience, the wide view mirror gives you an excellent view of the sail panels :lol:

itsatreefiddy 03-25-2013 02:01 PM

wow really like that interior usually adding carbon fiber rarely works out but id like to see it done with the alcantara.

NastyEllEssWon 03-30-2013 04:33 AM

haha nice to see daves (billys) car go to a good home. that was a cool car i remember it well :D


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