Just bought a 2000 Pontiac Trans am Firehawk
03-08-2010, 10:19 PM
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Just bought a 2000 Pontiac Trans am Firehawk I just bought this recently. Its a 2000 Pontiac Trans am Firehawk. I know all about these cars. It is a 6 speed with 80k Miles on it. Silver with black leather seats. T-top. Slp car (all firehawks are). Planning on really spending money on this car. Any suggestions?
Things I want to do in mind:
5% tint all around
Black Taillights and exhaust fascia
Either black z06 wheels or just paint firehawk wheels black (which one)?
Lower with upgraded suspension
K&N Intake
85MM Throttle body
80MM Intake manifold
Both bbk
MTI X1 Cam
BBk Headers and Y Pipe
The SLP exhaust that come with car
Custom exhaust tips
SCT Tuner with 92 Octane Tune
And Maybe Maybe some Dart heads
Gears
clutch
Short Throw shifter
And Then dyno.
That would be ok for a while
Images coming soon
Things I want to do in mind:
5% tint all around
Black Taillights and exhaust fascia
Either black z06 wheels or just paint firehawk wheels black (which one)?
Lower with upgraded suspension
K&N Intake
85MM Throttle body
80MM Intake manifold
Both bbk
MTI X1 Cam
BBk Headers and Y Pipe
The SLP exhaust that come with car
Custom exhaust tips
SCT Tuner with 92 Octane Tune
And Maybe Maybe some Dart heads
Gears
clutch
Short Throw shifter
And Then dyno.
That would be ok for a while
Images coming soon
Last edited by vetteboy99; 03-08-2010 at 10:21 PM. Reason: forgot things
03-09-2010, 01:05 AM
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It all sounds good to me! Most people start out with exhaust/intake and go from there. But hey do it your way man....maybe all at once?!? 
Would also love to see some pics
Would also love to see some pics
03-09-2010, 01:35 AM
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I'd stick with the Firehawk rims myself. I think they look great, and they were never reproduced. So that means almost nobody has them except Firehawk people.
If you want to spend some big bucks on some CCW's, HRE's or something like that, go for it. But please don't slap some cheap Corvette reproduction wheels on it like everybody else has.
If you want to spend some big bucks on some CCW's, HRE's or something like that, go for it. But please don't slap some cheap Corvette reproduction wheels on it like everybody else has.
03-09-2010, 08:17 AM
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I'd stick with the Firehawk rims myself. I think they look great, and they were never reproduced. So that means almost nobody has them except Firehawk people.
If you want to spend some big bucks on some CCW's, HRE's or something like that, go for it. But please don't slap some cheap Corvette reproduction wheels on it like everybody else has.
If you want to spend some big bucks on some CCW's, HRE's or something like that, go for it. But please don't slap some cheap Corvette reproduction wheels on it like everybody else has.
If you do dump the firehawks, I will send you 300$ today for em.
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03-09-2010, 10:13 AM
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every thing sounds good except the tint i wouldnt go 5% u will have a hard time seeing out the rear window at night id go about 20% it will still look real dark from the outside because of ur dark interior color but thats just my thoughts
03-09-2010, 11:10 AM
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DO NOT swap on a BBK Intake Manifold, the minor gain is out stripped by the weight of that portly peice of garbage. Look for a used LS6 which is lighter and gains nearly as good and goes on Average 300$. Port the Stock TB for cheap.
Go For a SLP Lid set up, cleaner. But with the Firehawk set up the Dual Cone set up may gain more (maybe) but looks ugly as all heck.
Go Long tubes or Go Home UNLESS you have a strict Visual inspection rule, there some good header companies out there that offer good ground clearence headers.
Textralia OZ700 Z grip CLutch
Tick Performance Adj Master Cyl
4.10 Gears
Start Saving for a 12 bolt.
Go For a SLP Lid set up, cleaner. But with the Firehawk set up the Dual Cone set up may gain more (maybe) but looks ugly as all heck.
Go Long tubes or Go Home UNLESS you have a strict Visual inspection rule, there some good header companies out there that offer good ground clearence headers.
Textralia OZ700 Z grip CLutch
Tick Performance Adj Master Cyl
4.10 Gears
Start Saving for a 12 bolt.
03-09-2010, 01:17 PM
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DO NOT swap on a BBK Intake Manifold, the minor gain is out stripped by the weight of that portly peice of garbage. Look for a used LS6 which is lighter and gains nearly as good and goes on Average 300$. Port the Stock TB for cheap.
Go For a SLP Lid set up, cleaner. But with the Firehawk set up the Dual Cone set up may gain more (maybe) but looks ugly as all heck.
Go Long tubes or Go Home UNLESS you have a strict Visual inspection rule, there some good header companies out there that offer good ground clearence headers.
Textralia OZ700 Z grip CLutch
Tick Performance Adj Master Cyl
4.10 Gears
Start Saving for a 12 bolt.
Go For a SLP Lid set up, cleaner. But with the Firehawk set up the Dual Cone set up may gain more (maybe) but looks ugly as all heck.
Go Long tubes or Go Home UNLESS you have a strict Visual inspection rule, there some good header companies out there that offer good ground clearence headers.
Textralia OZ700 Z grip CLutch
Tick Performance Adj Master Cyl
4.10 Gears
Start Saving for a 12 bolt.
03-09-2010, 01:21 PM
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Yea thats excactly what I am doin. I have alot of plans for the exterior. I just ordered some AWESOME Vinyls. Gona look after. Pics comin when ever I pick it up. It is at the dealer. He just bought it and needs to keep for one more day. Pics comin soon I promise.
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New list:
5% tint rear windshield 20%
Black Taillights and exhaust fascia
black firehawk wheels
Lower with upgraded suspension
K&N Intake
85MM Throttle body BBk
LS6 Intake manifold
MTI X1 Cam
BBk Headers and Y Pipe
The SLP exhaust that come with car
Custom exhaust tips
SCT Tuner with 92 Octane Tune
And Maybe Maybe some LS7 heads
Gears
clutch
Short Throw shifter
And Then dyno.
That would be ok for a while
Images coming soon
5% tint rear windshield 20%
Black Taillights and exhaust fascia
black firehawk wheels
Lower with upgraded suspension
K&N Intake
85MM Throttle body BBk
LS6 Intake manifold
MTI X1 Cam
BBk Headers and Y Pipe
The SLP exhaust that come with car
Custom exhaust tips
SCT Tuner with 92 Octane Tune
And Maybe Maybe some LS7 heads
Gears
clutch
Short Throw shifter
And Then dyno.
That would be ok for a while
Images coming soon