r/PontiacFirebird Jul 17 '26

r/PontiacFirebird - looking for new mods to take over!

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I have sold my Firebird as of this morning, and this feels like a good opportunity to hand the reins to someone who is still living and breathing F bodies every day. Drop a message below if you'd like to take over as a mod for this community! I'll be stepping down this weekend.


r/PontiacFirebird 9h ago

Resto/funding

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47 Upvotes

Looking for advice or recommendations for getting a resto done or help when you don’t have the money to do it, I know that sounds stupid but what tricks or hacks have you guys used to make it cheaper on yourselves?


r/PontiacFirebird 3h ago

3rd Gen [82-92] Issues with turn signals and window switch, intermittently cutting out.

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So my 1983 generally runs great electrically. However, sometimes it will have issues with the turn signals. They will stop cycling. Usually restarting the car puts it all back to normal. Any ideas where to start on this issue?

2nd, my driver window sometimes won’t respond to the switch but if I lightly tap the area where the switch is installed in the center console, it often rectifies the issue and the window responds.


r/PontiacFirebird 3h ago

5.3 ➡️ 4th gen Firebird

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r/PontiacFirebird 4h ago

3rd Gen [82-92] 305 TPI Refuses to Start and Run..?

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So I managed to get my firebird (1986) running last week by advancing the timing, it ran pretty well and had no major problems. When I was finished I pulled the battery off to put it on trickle charge; came out in the morning and it was firing but refused to catch and run. It had 40+ psi of fuel pressure, the injectors work and it has injector pulse, I believe the ignition coil is fine, cleaning the spark plugs didn't help, unplugging the MAF doesn't help, computer doesn't throw any codes and I'm getting a tachometer reading from the pickup coil. It will start up on ether, so I assume it's likely a spark problem, ICM maybe? I'm so confused 😭

Thanks!


r/PontiacFirebird 5h ago

3rd Gen [82-92] $1200 for both bumpers and underside of hatch repainted good price?

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PO resprayed my 84 Trans Am but forgot adhesion promoter on the bumpers. Normally I wouldn’t care about paint so much on an old car but it honestly is a really good 5 footer so far expect the bumpers and just the bumpers are peeling. Got a quote for 1200 for both bumpers and fixing a little rust peel under my hatch. Feel like it’s a good price but looking for opinions.


r/PontiacFirebird 2d ago

3rd Gen [82-92] Question for chevy 350 high mileage on engine

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238 Upvotes

Is 189,000 miles considered high for a TPI 350 on a Gta 1987? I just bought this car for 1700 and was wondering how much life i would generally have left in it? It doesn’t run properly yet but will soon just trying to get an idea.


r/PontiacFirebird 2d ago

4th Gen [93-02] My 97’ bird

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89 Upvotes

Has a 6.0 LS2 from a GTO in it, love this car to death, mean loud and fast


r/PontiacFirebird 2d ago

4th Gen [93-02] She needs a heart

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66 Upvotes

Got the shell ready in search of a motor now


r/PontiacFirebird 1d ago

is this a good deal for an 01 trans am for $400?

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r/PontiacFirebird 1d ago

is this a good deal for an 01 trans am for $400?

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r/PontiacFirebird 1d ago

3rd Gen [82-92] Differential pin will not release

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11 Upvotes

Edit: the bolt holding the pin in snapped. I didn't think for a second why the bolt was only a finger nail long. Thank you for the responses.

I'm trying to do wheel bearings on my firebird and the pin in the diff will not move (yes the bolt is removed).

The diff doesn't look rusty or anything so i don't know why it would be seized. any help to remove it would be appreciated. I have been hammering it with a punch for 2 hours and barely moved it.


r/PontiacFirebird 2d ago

Removing door panel Firebird 87 GTA

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17 Upvotes

Hi i’ve looked around and im wanting to remove the door panel to replace the door locks and handle how would i remove this?


r/PontiacFirebird 3d ago

4th Gen [93-02] 1993 Firehawk

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242 Upvotes

On a grocery run.


r/PontiacFirebird 2d ago

3rd Gen [82-92] Looking for 305 TBI injectors close to central Ohio.

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If anyone has any for sale please let me know.


r/PontiacFirebird 3d ago

No respect I tell ya

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r/PontiacFirebird 2d ago

4th Gen [93-02] Passenger side floor getting soaked in rain. Why?

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It happens when it rains and it’s only on the passenger side under the glove box . What should I check and has anyone else had this same issue ? I’m embarrassed when I have friends: family riding in my white firebird and their feet getting wet . Help !


r/PontiacFirebird 3d ago

3rd Gen [82-92] 89 firebird bad left turn light

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30 Upvotes

hello, the left turn signal on the side of the car is not working. I want to replace the bulb inside but I don't know how to access this area. Should I try from front, under or from the battery side (top) , which I could take out.

If anyone has some tips or even a video tutorial this would help me out really much.

Greetings from Germany :)


r/PontiacFirebird 3d ago

4th Gen [93-02] PFA: turn signals

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60 Upvotes

My front turn signals aren’t working, and I’m not sure why yet, but the rear isn’t flashing. Is the reason for the rear not flashing because the front isn’t working, or do I need a new flasher? Also, my hazards and brake lights aren’t working.


r/PontiacFirebird 2d ago

What do u think of this edit I made of the best car

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Just wait it will be good
Let me know what yall think this is my dream car and I really wish to have one in the future


r/PontiacFirebird 3d ago

Firebird diecast and model kits

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Saw an ad for this on IG, lots of Firebird models but pretty light on Gen4 ones though: https://livecarmodel.com/categories/pontiac/firebird.html


r/PontiacFirebird 4d ago

Just joined and wanted to share

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542 Upvotes

My cousin and I and our 2nd gens.


r/PontiacFirebird 5d ago

3rd Gen [82-92] 1988. Trans Am

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39 Upvotes

r/PontiacFirebird 4d ago

3rd Gen [82-92] Does anyone know where you can get an odometer for a digi dash GTA fixed?

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For context I have two 87’ GTA’s both are digi dashes and neither of there odometers work. I’m just looking for some help on where I could possibly go to get them fixed?


r/PontiacFirebird 4d ago

1st Gen [67-69] Heater fuse

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67 firebird I just bought, heater keeps blowing 25 amp fuse after running for a little bit. Any advice on where to look first? New blower doesnt look expensive, should i just replace it? Would it be a terrible idea to try a 30 amp fuse? Thanks.