Mystique

iTrader: (3)

I know this is a dead horse. I’ve searched and I just get a bunch of threads about a LT1 to Ls1 front end conversion. I like the TA styling better than the formula styling. I know the TA bumper will bolt up to the formula, but are the bumper supports the same? The reason I ask is because the TA has the fog lights in the middle by the License plate. Do I have to get a TA front bumper support or will the fog light brackets mount to the formula bumper support?

blackbyrd

iTrader: (14)

the ta bumper support has holes in it for the fog lights.

i have done it havent put fog lights in yet, but there are brackets that sandwich between the fender and the bumper, for me when i tried using the formula brackets and there was a large gap between the fender and bumper. but the guy that bought my formula bumper said he had no problems, so that one may have just been on my car, other than that for the 98+ its a direct swap over

Mystique

iTrader: (3)

So are you saying the Formula bumper support has holes for the TA foglight brackets? I ask because I dont want to pull my bumper off if I still need to get the TA bumper support. This is my DD.

blackbyrd

iTrader: (14)

no the formula bumper does not have the fog holes

the trans am bumper support does, you can probably make the the holes in the formula bumper support and make it work though

and by bumper support i am talking about the styrafoam thing behind the front bumper

shaguar_red

iTrader: (16)

If the TA foglight brackets will bolt up to the formula metal bumper support, could you not install the bumper and then install the foglightsand foglight brackets later? Im asking because im putting a TA bumper on my formula as well.

Flamin' bird

iTrader: (24)

My b/f helped convert my Formula into a Trans Am. He had to modify the foam support behind it and eye up the brackets for the foglights. If you want to know more he can help ya' out. Just shoot me a PM

-Michelle

tsench

iTrader: (15)

why would u convert a formula into trans am

Flamin' bird

iTrader: (24)

Because I wanted to.

LS1Transhed

Essentially all a Trans Am is... is a Formula with an appearance package and with some more options. If it came from the factory as a Formula or a Trans Am doesnt really matter, they're just numbers.

Rhin

But doesn't the car need the code Y82 to be a true Trans Am rather than a clone?

Mystique

iTrader: (3)

Lets keep it on topic. Noone asked for opinions on putting a ta bumper on a formula.

LS1Transhed

Yeah and if its a Formula it has a W66 code. Really all that matters is the WS9 code tho showing that its a V8. I can understand a person wanting to make a Trans Am clone out of their Formula or making a WS6 clone out of either, they're both factory body kits appearance wise lol. And if they wanna slap some badges on there, go for it, the only difference is that it didnt come from the factory like that... and in all honesty.. barely anyone on here keeps their cars stock

ehnihl

Thanks for the input...

LS1powered09

iTrader: (13)

i think it will but the fog light are on the sides, might require some wiring

Mystique

iTrader: (3)

Actually the foglight wiring stretched just fine. There was plenty of wiring. They just had it clipped to the body. Also, make sure u get the TA bumper foam, unless you want to cut holes in the Formula foam. FYI its a PITA to cut that foam. Get ur sawzall out.