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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 05:01 PM
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whats up guys. just bought a 98 firebird formula stock, for now just thought Iwould stop in and introduce myself!!
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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welcome! post some pics.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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welcome! post some pics.
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I will get some pics up as soooon as I can, its been pouring rain the last 2 days here so i havent had a chance to shoot any decent shots. I'll get on that!
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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Here ya go guys, finally got some pics today! enojoy =)




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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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Time to start modding it
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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Very nice, clean car man.
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 02:49 PM
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nice. formulas are awesome!
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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No doubt!! this is my first f-body to own so I'm siked. My buddy has owned several and he finally talked me into it. lol. Just cant decide what to do first!! theres so much stuff ive gotta learn. Its a whole different story with an ls1 than tuners. Any ideas on a couple good first mods that arent too too expensive??
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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hey congrats!! first mods: air lid & k&n, throttle body, maf, catback. that should be a good start. you might also want to invest in some sub-frame connectors.
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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hey congrats!! first mods: air lid & k&n, throttle body, maf, catback. that should be a good start. you might also want to invest in some sub-frame connectors.
It already has an SLP lid and K&N filter, but I am a dealer for Amsoil so I'll be putting an Amsoil filter in it. Also already has a magnaflow catback. Was planning on doing the t/b bypass this weekend. I have been reading about doing the sub frame connectors. Whats the deal with those?
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by fortheluckyones
It already has an SLP lid and K&N filter, but I am a dealer for Amsoil so I'll be putting an Amsoil filter in it. Also already has a magnaflow catback. Was planning on doing the t/b bypass this weekend. I have been reading about doing the sub frame connectors. Whats the deal with those?
Congrats on the good looking formula !

SFC's hold the front and rear subframes together. Makes the car more rigid and prevents body flex, which can become a problem if you start throwing horsepower at it. Put it down as one of your first mods !
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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welcome. Always loved the formulas.
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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sfc's are a good idea for stock cars as well. a4 or m6 (auto or manual)
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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ahhhh okay. Where could I find some good sbc's at? someone told me a place to get them a few days ago but the name has slipped my mind.
*appreciate all the comments guys!!!* lookin forward to talkin to all of ya'll more im sure lol
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by fortheluckyones
ahhhh okay. Where could I find some good sbc's at? someone told me a place to get them a few days ago but the name has slipped my mind.
*appreciate all the comments guys!!!* lookin forward to talkin to all of ya'll more im sure lol
These are what I bought:
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F-body...frameconnector
The boxed ones. Many other good ones from other vendors to choose from though. Check out the sponsors to the right!

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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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Nice bird ya got there!
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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Nice lightweight bird there..welcome...and may the many mods be with you
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you can get a great deal from the supporting vendors
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Gregg1LE
These are what I bought:
http://www.bmrfabrication.com/F-body...frameconnector
The boxed ones. Many other good ones from other vendors to choose from though. Check out the sponsors to the right!
BMR is the ones i was recommened to get. Ill check some o the other ones from the vendors.....im still tryin to get the navigation of this site down
on the bmr sfc's...is says 169.00 for a pair, is that all i need is the pair??

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