A '71 Firebird Formula Races F.A.S.T.

[@p1315]

The Firechickens were the best looking and most iconic cars of the 70s. All the coolest dudes had one...Rockfurd, Bandit, Ponch. And in the Furd corner we had...Kelly, Jill and Sabrina. 🤣🤣🤣

[@musclecarcampy9922]

That’s pretty funny.

[@p1315]

@@musclecarcampy9922 😁

[@mattgause3178]

That hood is the best...and always loved the Factory Appearing Stock Tires class.....a friend of mine, Dave Dudek is one of the original founders of F.A.S.T.

[@musclecarcampy9922]

Agreed.

[@walterclark5545]

This is a real street sleeper. A wolf in sheep’s clothing. I watched Dave run at the Pontiac Nationals at Norwalk. He has done an outstanding job building and restoring this car. Thanks for another great video.

[@DanEBoyd]

I think FAST is my favorite racing series. Love that Dual Gate - don't think those came out as a drop-in for 2nd gen F bodies till the late '70s or early '80s. An older kid in my neighborhood had a '70-'73 base Firebird in this color in the late '70s, but his was a rust bucket and had the inline six with the dreaded column shifted automatic/bucket seats combo.

[@golfer78100]

Great video, Campy and Dave! Love Dave's Bird. Simply, it's the perfect combination of beauty and speed. Personally, I think the early 2nd generation Birds are the best looking Pony cars ever made.

[@musclecarcampy9922]

Thanks.

[@chrisnizer5702]

I've always preferred the Firebird Formula over the Trans Am. Not that I'd kick a classic Trans Am outta the bed, just like the understated look of the Firebird Formula. The twin scoop hood looks great on the Formula, especially with those 5 spoke rally wheels.

[@musclecarcampy9922]

The twin scoop hood just makes it.

[@glengabruch4664]

F.A.S.T. is an incredible racing category. Like you said, muscle cars are about untapped potential. To me, they were a fantastic base to build upon for performance. Excellent video, Campy!👍

[@musclecarcampy9922]

Thanks so much. We have a couple more stock-tire cars coming soon. Stay tuned!

[@p1315]

@@musclecarcampy9922 One of them better be a Chevy cause ain't nothing FASTer in F.A.S.T. than the Chevies. F.A.C.T.!

[@musclecarcampy9922]

@@p1315Stay tuned.

[@joequillun7790]

Another great find, Campster. Being in Ct., I've probably seen Dave run this at LVD. I started droolin when you said "480+ cubes, and 12-1 compression". Very nice. Can't wait ta see this thing with 3.73s. High elevens is definitely impressive in this all steel car, with D port heads. Maybe someone can convince him to install an M-22 with the up-grades. :) Thanks for the ride, guys.

[@musclecarcampy9922]

Appreciate you watching.

[@billdedrick1914]

Why would you change to an M22 4 speed? The car will be slower in the 1/4 mile than an automatic...especially with factory stock tires..60' times would suffer with the 4 speed with 2.20 1st gear ratio.

[@joequillun7790]

@@billdedrick1914 It's a generational thing. If you're under 40 yrs old, you won't understand. And you may be right. Because most people now-a-days don't know how to drive a stick shift...properly. But most people put automatics behind Pontiacs, because they won't bust up the drive-train like a stick will.

[@billdedrick1914]

@@joequillun7790 I totally understand as I owned a 1970 Chevelle SS454 LS6 with a M22 back in 1973 along with a 71 Olds 442 W30 with a M22..

[@justinadams1360]

Another great one. Love the fast and pure stock cars. Does not get any cooler! Keep em coming!

[@musclecarcampy9922]

We will.

[@Napster-Pontiac]

Campy, great car to video. Looks really nice. I'm surprised the car only is in the high elevens. I think there is more in it like you said. I don't race, but I am a Pontiac addict. I have several T/A's that have been worked on. The first is a '78 with a 406 CID, another '78 with a 461 CID, a '73 with a 496 CID and has SD455 heads, a '70 with a 433 CID and 722 heads (RAIV) and the last is my first T/A an '87 with the L98 350 and is all stock. Jim

[@musclecarcampy9922]

Brand new combination. Lots more potential.

[@GT-Fresh-rp9qr]

❤Exceptional Beauty formula 400 forever ❤

[@rajcam80]

Love the second Gen Birds/TA's in the Lucy blue! This car is a great example!

[@bruceh92]

One of the best 'birds ever, very cool!

[@musclecarcampy9922]

Thanks!

[@garyjdixon7729]

I have owned 3:Firebirds in younger days 1967 400 4 speed ,1969 formula firebird 400 4:speed ,and finally a 1978 formula 400 4 speed .The 1969 was a beast and funnest cars I've ever driven I seen 135 mph on a freeway and fastest I've ever been .These earlier models were geared for 160 mph and more HP and higher low end torque with transmission ! The 67 and 69 were scary ass fast and in these years 1967 1969 models the tunnel ram hood was a must !Id love to send a photo in 1985 with 1969 when I was only weeks past 2 year tour in Germany Little .did I know these were the best years of my life to date !

[@bigmountain7561]

My Favorite F Body. Always Classy and Less Showy Than the Trans Am.

[@JoshuasFilmWorld]

nothing like pontiacs i luv building n driving pontiac fieros. easy to work. easy to find parts

[@musclecarcampy9922]

A friend once had a Fiero in London. It seemed huge over there. Wide compared to many cars there.

[@joequillun7790]

@@musclecarcampy9922 I always wanted a Fiero GT. So I could yank out the motor, and squeeze in a 301T, with a stick. (Yeah)

[@caspar0777]

wow, that f400 runs like hell!

[@mfsb8473]

Who did the body restoration on it? It looks fabulous !!

[@davidmarquis68]

Andrew Colling in Monson, MA

[@mfsb8473]

@@davidmarquis68 David, how would get in touch with Andrew? I have a similar car I would like to have him restore. Does he have a website?

[@GT-Fresh-rp9qr]

❤but I like the honeycomb wheels better on the formula

[@victorxavier9977]

What part of CT is he located I'd love to see this car in person!

[@davidmarquis68]

I was in Willington, CT. I live near Tampa, FL now.

[@dennisfaulkner5470]

My 70' done a straight up thm400 12 second quarter, every time.. the 160mph on the speedo was not enough..😅😂 best mid 11 sec manual

[@frankhoffer3504]

Yes, The hell cat took the twin scoops from the firebird, even though there designed a little different.

[@billdedrick1914]

Adding a 3.73 gear and suspension work will not improve 1/4 mile mph from 114 to 120....That can only be done by increasing engine HP or lowering weight significantly. 114 mph trap speed suggests that this car should run 11.50-11.60..if it can improve the 60' time..

[@shawnbaird2015]

This guys voice is😅

[@marvinmartin4692]

Get off your government whining! It’s just getting old and worn out!

[@musclecarcampy9922]

No whining. Just wrapping the narrative around the facts.