yea im building a raptor clone, found the perfect super cab 6.2 donor truck and then just went parts shopping, shes about 90% complete enough for ppl not to know it isnt real...lol
@milesczechowski21546 ай бұрын
92 Firehawks are hard Top ONLY
@budgetbuilds85226 ай бұрын
Actually there is a white t-top firehawk that was made. Car #25
@jtome84-918 ай бұрын
He gave up on the camaro because of clear coat problems ? What a loser
@markhellman-pn3hn9 ай бұрын
he paid $5,000 for the DECALS !! .... i think he got ripped off ??
@budgetbuilds85229 ай бұрын
You obviously didn't watch the video.
@trillrifaxegrindor44119 ай бұрын
the ronals(or knockoffs) are a big part of what sell this car...this car is sexy
@RSAW73 Жыл бұрын
Are these wheels still available anywhere? Great job, car looks fantastic.
@budgetbuilds852211 ай бұрын
Hawks sells them but I think they are only available in 18's
@valeriepickens2533 Жыл бұрын
Very good video, would even recommend it! However, it won't work for us, because we retired in a 30 motorhome in Idaho. Still, I managed to find an exceptionally clean 98 v6 Firebird, and dropped an ebay turbo in it. The idea was to build a modern version of the Rally Firebird. Meaning 18 inch redline, low profiles over 18 inch replicas of the chrome five spoke that came with so many Pontiacs in the 70's Total cost? 5500 so far, but the interior is still perfectly preserved!
@tn189774 ай бұрын
Did the turbo die yet?
@goodbonezz1289 Жыл бұрын
I wonder how you got the audio to be so terrible? Great build though.
@budgetbuilds8522 Жыл бұрын
I think my editing software did it. Was my first try at editing.
@RyanCreech Жыл бұрын
Cant wait to see future budget builds.
@cletisbolen80562 жыл бұрын
And I'm building an original 1992 SR-71 Blackbird Firebird so I know what it takes to build an actual Firebird
@cletisbolen80562 жыл бұрын
So in other words no you can't build your own Firehawk you might be able to build the body but you're not going to be able to put that motor and tranny in the car because that motor and tranny is outrageously expensive nice try though dude
@ryancoffey43272 жыл бұрын
Do u still have this car?
@budgetbuilds85222 жыл бұрын
Yes I do. Recently made some upgrades on it.
@ryancoffey43272 жыл бұрын
What did you add to the car?
@budgetbuilds85222 жыл бұрын
Tubular crossmember, longtube headers, renewed the engine out of the 93 firehawk drag car and installed it and put on the 3.5" mufflex exhaust.
@ryancoffey43272 жыл бұрын
Such a cool tribute 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍
@jamesmorgan32122 жыл бұрын
Awesome car !
@matthewespindola2 жыл бұрын
Very cool video, thanks for sharing.
@ThePowerstrokin4life2 жыл бұрын
The ronal rims are worth it
@Fbodyking882 жыл бұрын
Saw you Ben and this car at fastlane car show in 2018 and we chatted for a bit. I live in arnold now but would love to see this car again
@budgetbuilds85222 жыл бұрын
It will be at firebird fest in May. Its in the garage torn apart getting upgrades right now.
@garymurphy6612 жыл бұрын
Just seen this today I want one of these
@wildestcowboy26682 жыл бұрын
Fake information. Dad bought me one in 92 when I turned 16 and they were only like 27 made the dealer said. I was sloshed prom night and wrapped it around a telephone pole
@budgetbuilds85222 жыл бұрын
27 ordered 25 built.
@wildestcowboy26682 жыл бұрын
@@budgetbuilds8522 Well u can subtract one from the number cause I crashed the piece of sh!+. But I walked away!
@harmonicliving35072 жыл бұрын
Awesome Formula!
@AMF963 жыл бұрын
That’s an awesome budget build! As close as you’ll probably ever get to an original 92 Firehawk. What’s funny is everyone in the comments thinking your trying to pass this off as an original Firehawk lol..
@budgetbuilds85222 жыл бұрын
Yes I don't know why that is?
@cardtrix19703 жыл бұрын
The car was worth more than $3,000.00 when you npygjt it; waaay more. You got lucky.
@jokergordon84463 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing an LT1 car. I own a 1995 Z28 convertible, and have been looking for shows that involve lt1s, but apparently everyone seems to be scared of them because of the optispart. Good luck with the car and the show, I will be watching.
@seanchalmers77423 жыл бұрын
Sounds like your trying to explain that this only cost 5k to your wife
@budgetbuilds85223 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to show if you had a fixed budget with some creativity you can build something. Better than that budget. But yes it does sound just like that!
@truth65653 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@Sandhill19883 жыл бұрын
Outstanding what a beautiful car great job!
@budgetbuilds85223 жыл бұрын
Thanks James. I'm a fan of Bond.
@dylanstallings58913 жыл бұрын
I have a 1988 pontiac trans am GTA
@michaeldecarlo15023 жыл бұрын
Super nice job I am guessing that is the slp exhaust on there? That brings back so many memories I had an 86 ta I did a rediculous engine with compucam and the slp exhaust back in high school it ran high 12 sec 1/4 my first time at the track in 96 now I have a 99ram air with a built ls1 that I am getting ready to take to the track this spring thank u for the video!
@budgetbuilds85223 жыл бұрын
I custom built the exhaust to mimic the slp. I couldn't find a slp one available. Enjoy your bird at the track.
@ufohunters46123 жыл бұрын
What happened ???
@budgetbuilds85223 жыл бұрын
I have the drive train but the car was sold. Life got in the way of making more videos.
@bikestuff-k5s3 жыл бұрын
@@budgetbuilds8522 did you finish the drive train? and would you sell the 24x ?
@budgetbuilds85223 жыл бұрын
@@bikestuff-k5s I am looking for a car for it to go into. The heads will be put on the 91 and the 91 heads will be put on this engine. It's going to be turbo. I will be using the 24x conversion for that build.
@Daniellopez-tx5xq3 жыл бұрын
SLP performance but the original firehawk the sticker was over 40 k
@Daniellopez-tx5xq3 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing build between you and your daughter awesome firehawk tribute 👍👍👍
@codyhaviland96503 жыл бұрын
Nicely done man!
@frankpavan78653 жыл бұрын
Incredible work!!!
@jimbo93573 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I have three 3rd gens 86 IROC, 92 RS and a 86 Trans Am WS6. I'm working on my TA now. Nice car interior nice bad motor. I have tons of 3rd gen parts I've collected over the yrs from u pull junk yards.
@thelaughingman793 жыл бұрын
way to say "i don't really wanna do this by myself" with your daughter standing right there implying she'll be of so little aid. shes not even worth an honorable mention. wow
@thelaughingman793 жыл бұрын
i love all the interest in these cars. if you look around forums and fb groups a majority of people working with them are young guys ..a couple are not even old enough to drive them yet haha
@nightwolfblackhawk643 жыл бұрын
firehawk rocks! 4 life dude. wish i had that car old school is the best
@ronaldarchibald25063 жыл бұрын
I have to look at yout craigslist. Gta with built drivetrain for 1600$ wow thats easy 5g around here
@budgetbuilds85223 жыл бұрын
He started out at $5k. Listed the car as a firebird and couldn't get anyone to look at it. He couldn't get it to pass inspection and just wanted it gone. That was one of my best buys I have done. Haven't had one that good since.
@stevepurcell58833 жыл бұрын
Why does he sound like he is being cross examined? $5,000 is questionable.
@jameshopkins57024 жыл бұрын
$5000 budget but the time and the labor I’m sure would cost close to 15,000 to put that car all together like you did
@leadfarmer77554 жыл бұрын
Got that original PVC intake piping as well.
@budgetbuilds85224 жыл бұрын
Yes the MAF is 3.5in and I couldn't get that size tubing in time for a drag night so I installed the th HD intake.(Home Depot). After that it just worked and I never did anything else. It is a firebird after all. The mullet inside me came out on that part.
@patientmental8754 жыл бұрын
Not digging the Firehawk clone, would have been cooler as a Formula sleeper
@erichyde56444 жыл бұрын
This car must snack on mustang 5.0's
@patientmental8754 жыл бұрын
Maybe 82-93 not the new ones
@erichyde56444 жыл бұрын
@@patientmental875 how much rear wheel horse power does yours have?
@camaro69green314 жыл бұрын
I Subscribed.... Cheers.
@camaro69green314 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. You inspire me. Thanks for sharing.