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Firebird

2010-07-26T21:30:49Z

'73Camaro:

The Firebird was a pony car built by the Pontiac division of General motors which shared the same F-body platform as the Camaro.

The Firebirds, and the Trans-Ams ( a performance upgraded option ) were, for the most part, powered by various V8 engines of different GM divisions. While primarily Pontiac-powered until 1977, Firebirds were built with several different engines from nearly every GM division until 1982 when all Pontiac engines were dropped in favor of corporate units.

The Firebird, like the Camaro was produced from 1967 through 2002; and also like their Camaro couterparts, their are 4 generations of Firebird.

with the announcement of plans to release a fifth generation Camaro, many Firebird enthusiass hoped that their own favorite F-body would be rereleased. Unfortunatley, the Pontiac brand was shut down due to lack of sales, and GM was at a low point when it was dropped.

User:'73Camaro

2010-07-07T19:10:29Z

'73Camaro:

Hi. I am Robert G from Massachusetts. I am a teenager, but I do actually know alot from my dad, who had (guess) a 1973 Camaro, factory with a 307, but changed to a Chevy truck 350hp 350. It was light copper colored, and had a factory 3 speed automatic transmission. He had many different carburetors, but the last one on it was actually one used on Fords, it was thin so he could close the hood (he had made many upgrades to it, and the engine had become huge). He had raced almost any car, and only was beaten a couple times. He did put an aftermarket leather steering wheel in it, and Recaro seats, which looked retro anyway. I still make fun of my dad for it, even though the Camaro's seats were uncomfortable. He drove it through the winter, and called those who didn't drive it in the winter pansies, though it would be the end of his best car ( he now drives an Acura TL 2.5l, before that an Audi 5000). It had previously been restored in the 80s, but needed a full restoration pretty much, plus he was awaiting my big brother at the time, and needed a family car (the Audi). He sold the car to his mechanic so he could restore it and sell it. And guess what? His mechanic, Jimmy (who had many GTOs) instead of restoring it, gave all of it to the junkyard to be crushed, except the engine, which is being used on a speedboat, and the front end, which is on display at Jimmy's place at North Street Automotive, in Westboro Massachusetts, painted the wrong color, but looking great. My dad was absolutley pissed when he was called about his old car from Jimmy, going to Westboro thinking it was restored, only to find the front end hanging on the wall. He's srill his mechanic though, after ten years or so ago this happening. My father loved that car. His dad, Richard, whom he was named after, had many Chevrolet Impalas and Caprices in the 1950s and 60s, but in 1970 made a change to Oldsmobiles, with a Cutlass SX 455. You would not want to race that car. It had 550 ft lbs of Torque, and 425 horsepower. It was bought from Berejik Oldsmobile in Massachusetts, a performance dealer, who put the 442's W-30 in it. He owned a 73 Cutlass Salon, and after that a 78 Delta 88, which he gave to my uncle. My dad raced his brother (who was in the 78 350 88) in a 1980s Oldsmopbile Calais 3.0l and blew his doors off. I hope to own a second generation Camaro of my own someday.

V8 engine

2010-07-07T18:31:38Z

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An 8 cylinder engine with a V shaped block. From 1993 till 2002 two types of V8 engines were available for the Camaro a iron block 5.7 liter called the LT1 and a aluminum block 5.7 liter called the LS1

Talk:Kuffs

2010-07-07T18:30:03Z

'73Camaro: This is BS

== This is BS ==

what does this have to do with Camaros? [[User:'73Camaro|'73Camaro]] 14:30, 7 July 2010 (EDT)

User:'73Camaro

2010-07-07T18:28:55Z

'73Camaro:

Hi. I am Robert G from Massachusetts. I am a teenager, but I do actually know alot from my dad, who had (guess) a 1973 Camaro, factory with a 307, but changed to a GMC 350hp 350. It was light copper colored, and had a factory 3 speed automatic transmission. He had many different carburetors, but the last one on it was actually one used on Fords, it was thin so he could close the hood (he had made many upgrades to it, and the engine had become huge). He had raced almost any car, and only was beaten a couple times. He did put an aftermarket leather steering wheel in it, and Recaro seats, which looked retro anyway. I still make fun of my dad for it, even though the Camaro's seats were uncomfortable. He drove it through the winter, and called those who didn't drive it in the winter pansies, though it would be the end of his best car ( he now drives an Acura TL 2.5l, before that an Audi 5000). It had previously been restored in the 80s, but needed a full restoration pretty much, plus he was awaiting my big brother at the time, and needed a family car (the Audi). He sold the car to his mechanic so he could restore it and sell it. And guess what? His mechanic, Jimmy (who had many GTOs) instead of restoring it, gave all of it to the junkyard to be crushed, except the engine, which is being used on a speedboat, and the front end, which is on display at Jimmy's place at North Street Automotive, in Westboro Massachusetts, painted the wrong color, but looking great. My dad was absolutley pissed when he was called about his old car from Jimmy, going to Westboro thinking it was restored, only to find the front end hanging on the wall. He's srill his mechanic though, after ten years or so ago this happening. My father loved that car. His dad, Richard, whom he was named after, had many Chevrolet Impalas and Caprices in the 1950s and 60s, but in 1970 made a change to Oldsmobiles, with a Cutlass SX 455. You would not want to race that car. It had 550 ft lbs of Torque, and 425 horsepower. It was bought from Berejik Oldsmobile in Massachusetts, a performance dealer, who put the 442's W-30 in it. He owned a 73 Cutlass Salon, and after that a 78 Delta 88, which he gave to my uncle. My dad raced his brother (who was in the 78 350 88) in a 1980s Oldsmopbile Calais 3.0l and blew his doors off. I hope to own a second generation Camaro of my own someday.

User talk:'73Camaro

2010-07-07T18:28:45Z

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User talk:'73Camaro

2010-07-07T03:15:30Z

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Talk:GM F platform

2010-07-07T02:29:03Z

'73Camaro: /* Picture */

== Picture ==

The pictures don't show up that well. [[User:'73Camaro|'73Camaro]] 22:29, 6 July 2010 (EDT)

Talk:GM F platform

2010-07-07T02:28:10Z

'73Camaro: Picture

== Picture ==

The picture of a second generation "Firebird" is actually a Camaro. I'd expect people on this site to know that.

Straight-six engine

2010-07-07T01:54:04Z

'73Camaro:

A straight six or inline six engine is a 6 cylinder engine in a straight line. It is often abbreviated I6, L6, or R6.