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Ditto!
With the excess stuff removed it's much easier to work on. Tranny is easy with the exception of one bolt. I can swap a tranny (auto) in about 30 minutes by myself. Motor swap takes about 1:30-2:00 by myself. Also some headers are worse than other for getting to the spark plugs.
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Our car isn't that bad to work on, but then again I am missing 2 cylinders!
I actually take out the bellhousing bolts from the top.
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Motors are really tucked back into the firewall......a challenge, but they still make a great racecar. The late model GTO's w/LS motors are a pleasure to work on compared to the 4th gen Camaros and Firebirds....WJ
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My #5 spark plug was a real bear to get to.....'97 Firebird. Hedman headers. Had to make a special wrench and it was easier from below than on top. A couple bellhousing bolts are a struggle..........Installing the engine is not too bad but you need an extra long engine hoist and the engine lift plate known as the happy hooker works good I'm told. I did not have one and made something else.
Another really difficult area to work on is up under the dash with a full roll cage........for wiring and controls. Plan on seeing a chiropractor after doing any work there......LOL I did all the work on mine at home on the floor. A lift would have been a big help..........
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I am gonna look at some at bristol (if any show, there are only 2 stockers entered, and 0 super stockers for bristol) LOL
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Just finishing a 97 Firebird LT-1, dosen,t seem all that bad to work on.
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As a street car, as much as I love it, my 98 Firebird 3800 V6 sucks to work on.
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I have been thinking of selling my other car and fixing one.. I like the newer body style better than the old but man the 82-92 are a breeze to work on.. I know where a camaro is for FREE, its been hit in the right front but can be fixed.
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