1992 Firehawk for $5,000???

[@tjclt250r]

92 Firehawk to me is the ultimate 3rd gend fbody

[@koshar44]

I just watched the Motorweek review of this car.

[@goosebeardmike8436]

Me too

[@deonreddy8661]

Me too!

[@PhenomProductions23]

Here's the original Salesman training video for the 1992 Firehawk. It was on KZbin 10 yrs ago but the user deleted it. I found it on Facebook. Every Firehawk fan should see this video. You can tell not just how Revolutionary Aerodynamic it was. But also how Legendary it was destined to become when it reached it's full potential as a Hawk. Unfortunately during this time period 1991-1992 were the last years of the 3rd generation bodystyle. And people were waiting for the new 4th Gen Bodystyle coming in 1993, so sales were low as well as production. And it did not help the fact that this Firehawk cost between $40,000 to $50,000. Which was more than a Stock Trans Am. The 1992 Firebirds & Camaros were the last American F-Body's to be built at the Plant here in Van Nuys California. Before the new 1993 redesigned 4th Generation was built in Ontario Canada and shipped down here. But on the bright side, the 4th Gen could never match the 3rd Gen's Bullet shaped aerodynamics as low as 0.29 Drag Coefficient. Cutting through the wind like a Hot knife through butter. And even the Last 2002 Trans Am with the WS6 RAM AIR 6-Speed Equipped LS1 making 350 Horsepower & 350 lb-fts Torque could not Outperform the 1992 Firehawk from 10 years prior with it's Corvette equipped ZF-6 Speed. Aluminum Driveshaft, Aluminum Hood, A 355 V8 Rodeck Block V8 with forged internals making 350hp & 390 lb-ft of Torque. 17x9.5 Wheels and The Same Brembo Brakes that the Ferrari F40 uses. The 0-60 times were 4.6 seconds and 13.0 @ 107 1/4 Mile. Only a modified LS1 could beat the 92 Hawk stock. They were Beasts. You could call it the Hellcat of 1992. But I have it on very good authority The '92 Hawks could easy hit 12.9 1/4 and 4.2 0-60 times. It really depends on how good the driver is. My personal best on my 1992 Camaro Z28 with the 5.7 350 TPI Making 245hp & 345 ft-lb Torque automatic with no modifications other than the Flowmaster 80's series Cat-Back 3 inch Exhaust, got a 14.4 Quarter Mile at 102 and 0-60 in 5.5 seconds with the original 16" wheels and 3.23 Gears. The Firehawk has 3.54 gears. Some sticky rubber will help the factory times. Part 1 m.facebook.com/30.Millionth.Pontiac/videos/1992-slp-firehawk-sales-video-part-1/1632445543447020/?locale=pt_PT And part 2 m.facebook.com/30.Millionth.Pontiac/videos/1635674093124165/?refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2F30.Millionth.Pontiac%2Fvideos%2F1992-slp-firehawk-sales-video-part-1%2F1632445543447020%2F&locale2=pt_PT&_rdr

[@tripsquared_greenworks]

Its so awesome that you did this! The SLP Firehawk has always been my dream car but paying $90,000 is not in my future. You have given me hope again. And you are in Missouri too. I am a Ofallon guy and love to see that us Mo guys can do stuff like this. Thank you great video.

[@beachbumdreams227]

Great car with a great story behind it. Keep the videos coming.

[@Daniellopez-tx5xq]

Wow amazing build between you and your daughter awesome firehawk tribute 👍👍👍

[@gregford5818]

That little smirk on your face when you nailed it. Priceless!!!

[@jimbo9357]

Nice job. I have a 86 TA WS6, 86 IROC and 92 RS. Love third gens.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

nice,got an 86 ta(5./5 speed)and an 88 gta (l98)

[@mrflynn01]

Most ppl will not get how ingenious you are! If I were you I would raise money by flipping T/A parts until the cows come home!!!

[@salesposito2290]

Nice work! I had a 1990 Formula with a 5.0 TPI and a 5 speed manual that I always wanted to turn into a Firehawk. I ended up just getting the SLP runners, cold air intake, and full exhaust. That thing flew though. Good luck with the car.

[@bunk-bn9eo]

Those 5.0 HOs were decent little motors. It didn't take much to get the hp and torque numbers up. Nice job.

[@carnationvideos4258]

I just came across your channel today. I personally think you did an outstanding job. It looks and sounds like a fire hawk to me. I would love to build myself one.

[@matthewespindola]

Very cool video, thanks for sharing.

[@RyanCreech]

Cant wait to see future budget builds.

[@joconnell3473]

Great build!

[@robertb3409]

I am a fox body guy, but I love the third gen Trans am. I love how you did your budget build with the 383 stroker. I also love how you got the same wheels as the 92 firehawk.

[@ryancoffey4327]

Such a cool tribute 🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@Zelaznogsiul-63]

Love the exhaust note on your car, I own a 1983 trans am still working on it. Great video.

[@dtgnr69]

One of my favorite f-body builds. And I haven't even seen it in person yet!

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

the ronals(or knockoffs) are a big part of what sell this car...this car is sexy

[@MRJ520]

I am also building a Firehawk over the winter. I will post a video as well. I am already over your budget of $5k but yours looks great! Keep up the great work.

[@harmonicliving3507]

Awesome Formula!

[@larryw5429]

Lt 1 350s were such a pain in the ass!

[@minorsnow5306]

Yup..best to go with one that's made after 96.

[@valeriepickens2533]

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!

[@tn18977]

Did the turbo die yet?

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

Personally I love these and 4th gens I remember being in awe of these cars was I was little They reminded me of a hot wheel

[@jimbo9357]

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.

[@sarahkraynak4858]

I really enjoyed your video I was happy to see you put an LT1 in her lol. I have a 95 z28 m6 with full suspension and exhaust these cars don’t get a lot of respect but they are a blast to drive! I recently watched the motor week on the 92 firehawk wow what a car! I couldn’t believe the original price was near 50k that’s ALOT in 1992. Nick

[@garymurphy661]

Just seen this today I want one of these

[@tj_gsomething_]

The story is what makes this car special. Dad and Daughter did good! My only question is why the TA tail lights instead of Firebirds when it sounds like you had a pair already? It's a dead giveaway that it's not a true Firehawk. Until you pop the engine and the SLP intake is gone. Beautiful car though.

[@budgetbuilds8522]

I liked how the 4th gen formulas had the TA tail lights. I like these tail lights better. I wasn't trying to do a nut and bolt clone. Just trying to capture the essence of the firehawk.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

i bought an 88 gta,took the engine/trans,seats,dashpad,cross lace rims,rear end out for myself........sold the rest and it easily covered the cost of buying the entire car so,essentially free parts.....then i sold all the parts i took off my 86 t/a that i replaced with the 88 gta parts,more car fund money

[@mach1mustangguy992]

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

[@AMF96]

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..

[@budgetbuilds8522]

Yes I don't know why that is?

[@michaeldecarlo1502]

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!

[@budgetbuilds8522]

I custom built the exhaust to mimic the slp. I couldn't find a slp one available. Enjoy your bird at the track.

[@jayeebennett6422]

Worlds greatest professor

[@ericcurlett811]

The most important thing is the car is a driver. I hate that people have badass cars that don’t get driven.

[@Fbodyking88]

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

[@budgetbuilds8522]

It will be at firebird fest in May. Its in the garage torn apart getting upgrades right now.

[@camaro69green31]

Awesome video. You inspire me. Thanks for sharing.

[@nightwolfblackhawk64]

firehawk rocks! 4 life dude. wish i had that car old school is the best

[@jamesmorgan3212]

Awesome car !

[@motherlovinsnuffstar]

You sir have peaked my interest! Subbed 19 seconds into the video!!!

[@wadeguidry6675]

Sweet build, especially since they only made 25 original Firehawks at around $50k (NOT adjusted for inflation)in 1992.

[@mrgomez7613]

In 2021 it would be in the 70k range, still too much.

[@LeoM-zt3pl]

Amazing project especially so on considering the budget well done

[@budgetbuilds8522]

Thanks the car is a ton of fun.

[@TheMattc999]

I'll have a budget build for you as soon as I'm done with it. 98 Ford ranger, 2wd efi 525hp 347, built right for right around the same budget (all said and done I'll be in it for about $5200 including the cost of the truck). It's amazing how much you can save doing all the work yourself.

[@motherlovinsnuffstar]

Don't count those gen 2 lt1's out! Those lt1 blocks are STOUT!!!!

[@budgetbuilds8522]

It runs great and is a blast to drive. The LT1 is perfect for me in this car. Look at my other videos and you will see. 1993 firehawk drag build. It is still ongoing and I will have a new video up this weekend.

[@crazyasianbuilds7423]

hey buddy great car i loved checking it out. so cool.

[@thelaughingman79]

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

[@BrasspineappleProductions]

You did a great job on this car. Motorweek did an episode on this one.

[@frankpavan7865]

Incredible work!!!

[@Sandhill1988]

Outstanding what a beautiful car great job!

[@budgetbuilds8522]

Thanks James. I'm a fan of Bond.

[@Daniellopez-tx5xq]

SLP performance but the original firehawk the sticker was over 40 k

[@thehoodscoop1969]

Nice work (former Firehawk owner here) FYI there's a guy in Alton with an original SLP TOTL muffler off a 95 Firehawk for sale. if you want his info let me know. Quick note, to get the seats to look closer to the 91-92 style you can use 93-99 graphite leather Formula headrests (smaller than the TA "GT" ones you have on there.) Also the Hawks used the stock 85-92 Firebird base tail lights which are pretty cheap. Again awesome job for the money you spent.

[@budgetbuilds8522]

I wasn't going for a full on clone. I like the trans am taillights better than the stock firebird ones. Good to know about the seats though. My email is in the comments if you want to send that info on the exhaust. Thanks for the info and comments on the video. I will have more on this car in the near future as I bought another parts car with some goodies I will be installing.

[@codyhaviland9650]

Nicely done man!

[@andymantoronto]

Love that car....very nice!

[@lileagle11]

Awesome ride buddy!

[@marcuslimbaugh4592]

I am building a firehawk right now

[@dylanstallings5891]

I have a 1988 pontiac trans am GTA

[@leadfarmer7755]

Got that original PVC intake piping as well.

[@budgetbuilds8522]

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.

[@mach1mustangguy992]

man i woulda went with the gta motor

[@RSAW73]

Are these wheels still available anywhere? Great job, car looks fantastic.

[@budgetbuilds8522]

Hawks sells them but I think they are only available in 18's

[@RevolutionMuscle]

I have a hard time believing that the LT1 swap was easier and cheaper than an LS, considering you pick up an LS 5.3 at a junkyard for $500.

[@budgetbuilds8522]

An ls 6spd would have been another 1k more. I could have torn into the 5.3 and did cam, heads, headers, and intake(to fit under the hood) to get power levels closer to the 383 stroker. Parts and machine work are not cheap. Yes I could have done a stock 5.3 swap for around the same money or a few dollars. cheaper

[@CPAJayhawk]

Budget Builds I like the LT1 over the LS, it’s more period correct considering the LT1 came out in 92 in the Vette

[@kellyweyerman2722]

Nice job

[@truth6565]

Amazing!

[@ThePowerstrokin4life]

The ronal rims are worth it

[@TheUsmc0802]

Darn was hoping to see the tram.

[@benjaminlavallee6168]

Very nice 🏁🏁🏁💯💯💯💯🤟🤟🤟🤟so clean 💯💯💯🤟🤟brappppp brappppp 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@deonreddy8661]

That's a top ride homz!

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

This is a great buy for 5k

[@NoCantsAllowed]

Nice car

[@michaelm3381]

I like it!

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

Man I want one

[@HOGSIDESJTV14BOSSHOGRECORDS]

The intake is different unique on the OG one

[@budgetbuilds8522]

Yes and it is quite expensive, that's why I went this route

[@avro206]

very nice! I'd get some Eibach Pro springs in that. Take care of that nasty wheel gap and they ride great!

[@budgetbuilds8522]

I agree, it needs to drop an inch or so.

[@GMLSX]

@@budgetbuilds8522 SLP had some spacers for that on the rear bump stops. They sold them online back in 2008. No idea about now.

[@marcuslimbaugh4592]

That car was for sale in nashville for 5000 dollars

[@budgetbuilds8522]

A couple years ago it was.

[@milesczechowski2154]

92 Firehawks are hard Top ONLY

[@budgetbuilds8522]

Actually there is a white t-top firehawk that was made. Car #25

[@goodbonezz1289]

I wonder how you got the audio to be so terrible? Great build though.

[@budgetbuilds8522]

I think my editing software did it. Was my first try at editing.

[@jameshopkins5702]

$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

[@cletisbolen8056]

And I'm building an original 1992 SR-71 Blackbird Firebird so I know what it takes to build an actual Firebird

[@bigbl0ck28]

Where did you get the firehawk rims? I didnt hear you mention the rims in the video, what size tire do they hold?

[@budgetbuilds8522]

OEM remanufactures them. Summit Racing has the best price. They came with the car. They run 275 40 17 tires on all four. If you dont have 1LE front brakes, you will need 1/4" spacers on the front.

[@georgeharleydavidsonrider156]

Sweet ride brother. 👍

[@camaro69green31]

I Subscribed.... Cheers.

[@erichyde5644]

This car must snack on mustang 5.0's

[@patientmental875]

Maybe 82-93 not the new ones

[@erichyde5644]

@@patientmental875 how much rear wheel horse power does yours have?

[@Gen1Demmi]

I bought a 2000 Firehawk in good condition. No engine problems, only cosmetics for 4,000$. 😂 120k Miles. Don’t tell me I can’t!

[@budgetbuilds8522]

I didn't say a 2000, I said 1992. You can get a lot of firehawks for under $5000 years 93-02. The 91-92 firehawk had only 25 examples made.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

that is a firesparrow

[@3rdGenFireChicken]

Great clone. But just like any other clone will never be worth the same money a true fire hawk would be. Vin # tells you everything and determines the true value.

[@budgetbuilds8522]

I agree. With a clone though you don't mind driving it and having a good time without worries.

[@seanchalmers7742]

Sounds like your trying to explain that this only cost 5k to your wife

[@budgetbuilds8522]

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!

[@鍛冶屋の政]

I think the engine is defferent from the original engine V8OHV. What is the engine type?

[@budgetbuilds8522]

This is a gen 2 lt1. The correct engine would have been a gen 1 350 with the SLP T-ram intake putting out 350hp. The engine in the car puts out an additional 100hp over the orig firehawk.

[@stevepurcell5883]

Why does he sound like he is being cross examined? $5,000 is questionable.

[@cardtrix1970]

The car was worth more than $3,000.00 when you npygjt it; waaay more. You got lucky.

[@macario5448]

I have a question, is a 88 firebird gta a good car? Worth something?

[@budgetbuilds8522]

The 3rd gen market has had an uptick in value the last several years. Any car is only worth it, if its a car you want to own or wrench on. Flipping or parting out cars has its challenges and risks.

[@theravendarts]

that is not a firehawk budget build.. nice build tho

[@freitasopaleiropontiac]

Muito bonito 👏👏👏👏👏😎😎😎

[@eatshit8907]

Please share the contact info for the suckers you get your screaming deals from. 😉

[@marcuslimbaugh4592]

Will a 92 nose bolt on a 83 firebird?

[@motherlovinsnuffstar]

Most likely, I've never personally swapped one on myself, however if it doesn't then I know for a fact that the entire front clip will ;).

[@budgetbuilds8522]

Yes but will need the crash bar and headlight assemblies too.

[@GMLSX]

@@budgetbuilds8522 including the turn signals.

[@ryancoffey4327]

Do u still have this car?

[@budgetbuilds8522]

Yes I do. Recently made some upgrades on it.

[@ryancoffey4327]

What did you add to the car?

[@budgetbuilds8522]

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.

[@markhellman-pn3hn]

he paid $5,000 for the DECALS !! .... i think he got ripped off ??

[@budgetbuilds8522]

You obviously didn't watch the video.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

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

[@budgetbuilds8522]

27 ordered 25 built.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

@@budgetbuilds8522 Well u can subtract one from the number cause I crashed the piece of sh!+. But I walked away!

[@TheUsmc0802]

Nice video, horrible sound!

[@maclogan6872]

Nice looking Formula but the Firehawk graphics are not cool.

[@budgetbuilds8522]

Mac I know you own a real 1992 firehawk. I don't pass it off as real. I like the graphics. I know this is a 2 sided debate.

[@cletisbolen8056]

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

[@jtome84-91]

He gave up on the camaro because of clear coat problems ? What a loser

[@macario5448]

Common u spent way more than 5k. U could have saved all that extra money u made selling parts u wouldn't never completed the car finished with 5k alone. Ur trying to find a way to say u only spent 5k when u know u spent way more.

[@budgetbuilds8522]

That was stated in the video. What I said was I only had 5k out if my pocket to build the car. Yes I could have bought and parted cars out and made pure money. What I was doing however was showing that you can build something fun on a limited starting budget and never having to add more money on it.

[@macario5448]

But let's be honest. Would u have done this car with only 5k? No u wouldn't. U had to sell and make more money to do ao. So how much money does it add up with all u spent?

[@budgetbuilds8522]

I used parts from parts cars so I paid nothing for those but If I give a used value to those parts, the car probably has 8.5-9k in it

[@macario5448]

In other word it took about 9k to do this project. That's the actual amount spent on it.

[@budgetbuilds8522]

That wasn't the point of the build. The whole point was if you had 5k you could build a cool project without any extra money out of pocket. Thanks for watching.

[@neilbrown82]

No