Cars > Challenges > “#ThunderDome” Vs “Turbo Bird”
1999 Chevrolet Silverado Z71
“#ThunderDome”
1991 Pontiac Firebird
“Turbo Bird”
Head to Head
About “#ThunderDome”

This was the first vehicle i ever owned. When i bought it, it was stock but no more. On the weekends i show the truck.





About “Turbo Bird”
This is a 91 Firebird with a modified 87 buick grand national motor, bigger turbo, fmic, dana 60, and spohn suspension. Check mods for more details.
Specs for “#ThunderDome”
Faster through the mud then you....LOL
Specs for “Turbo Bird”
Modified 3.8L Grand National motor.
Pro-built 700r4
Dana 60 rear
Exterior
-ASCD Fiberglass Ram Air Hood
-16x8 Black Crosslace Rims
-91-92 Formula Spoiler
Interior
-APillar w/ 30psi AutoMeter Boost Gauge and Trans Temp.
-ScanMaster II
-Greddy ProFec B Spec II Boost Controller
Engine
-Engine Built by Automotive Machine in Fraser, Michigan
-Precision GT67 Turbocharger (GT6776S)
-Custom FMIC (StenodPerformance.com)
-212/212 Roller Cam (COMP Cams Roller Conversion)
-T&D Rocker Shaft setup
-Billet Center / Front Main Caps
-Ported/Polished/Decked Stock Iron Heads
-Port Matched Intake (Thermal Coated)
-Diamond Forged Pistons (.020) (Thermal Coated)
-Eagle ESP H-Beam forged rods
-High Volume Front Timing Cover
-TIAL 50mm BOV
-LT1 Starter
-ARP Bolts / Studs
-160 Thermostat
Fuel / Air
-AlkyControl Alcohol Injection System (This spring!)
-Walbro 340 w/ Hotwire Kit
-Accufab 65mm Throttle Body / Plenum
-RJC Powerplate
-72lb Seimens Injectors
-LS1 Maf w/ Translator +
-Custom Chip / Tuning from Mike @ Fullthrottlespeed.com
-BBK CAI
-Billet AFPR
-BeCool Radiator
Suspension / Brakes
-Spohn Sway Bars
-Spohn Adj. Torque Arm
-Spohn Adj. Panhard Bar
-Spohn Front End Rebuild Kit
-KYB Gas-a-just shocks / GR2 Struts (air bags in the rear soon)
-Spohn Subframe Connectors
-Lakewood LCA's
-Eibach Pro Kit Spring
-255/50/ZR16 Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's in front
-255/50/16 M/T Street DR in the rear
-Hawk HPS Front/Rear Brake Pads
-Rear Ls1 brake's.
Drivetrain
-Strange Engineering Dana 60 w/ 3.54's
-Pro-Built 700r4
-CK Performance 10 1/2" 3500 Stall
-B&M Racing Trans Cooler
-Polyurethane Mount
-TransGo Shift Kit
-Heavy Duty Driveshaft from Stenod Performance
Exhaust
-Coated Stock 87 Grand National Headers (by QC Coatings)
-Custom Terry Houston 3" Downpipe (Thanks to Mike Mizzi and Stenod Performance)
-Custom 3" Cat-back w/ Stainless Steel DynoMax Ultra Flo Series Muffler
-3" Electric Cut-Out
-Deleted Cat
Factory Options for “#ThunderDome”
Fully loaded.
Factory Options for “Turbo Bird”
No factory options listed.
Mods for “#ThunderDome”
Engine Mods
* Vortech SuperCharger
* Gibson Headers
* Flowmaster 40 series mufflers
Suspension and Wheel Mods
* 12" Whiplash Lift
* 3" Body Lift
* Bilstein Nitrogen Gas Shocks with Resovoirs
* 39.5" Super Swampers
* 20" Weld Wheels
* AC Delco upgraded 4 wheel disc brakes
Interior Mods
* Leather and Suede Seats
* High End Looped Carpet
* Suede Headliner
Exterior Mods
* Candy Cobalt Blue Paint
* Ram Air Hood
* Toneau Cover
* Chrome Door Handles
* Chrome Taillight Cover
* Chrome 3rd Brake Light Cover
* Chrome Differential Cover
* Polished Driveshaft
* Clear headlights and running lights
* Billet Grille
* Denali Air Dam
* Piaa Fog Lights
* Welded In Roll Pan
Audio Mods
* IN PROGESS:
* 50 Elemental Designs EU700's
* 2 Sets of Elemental Designs eDi 6500's
* 4 Elemental Designs NINe.1's
* 2 Elemental Designs NINe.4's
Miscellaneous Mods
* Tinted Windows
* Chrome Differential Cover
* AMP Electric Steps
* Everything's painted under the hood
Mods for “Turbo Bird”
Exterior
-ASCD Fiberglass Ram Air Hood
-16x8 Black Crosslace Rims
-91-92 Formula Spoiler
Interior
-APillar w/ 30psi AutoMeter Boost Gauge and Trans Temp.
-ScanMaster II
-Greddy ProFec B Spec II Boost Controller
Engine
-Engine Built by Automotive Machine in Fraser, Michigan
-Precision GT67 Turbocharger (GT6776S)
-Custom FMIC (StenodPerformance.com)
-212/212 Roller Cam (COMP Cams Roller Conversion)
-T&D Rocker Shaft setup
-Billet Center / Front Main Caps
-Ported/Polished/Decked Stock Iron Heads
-Port Matched Intake (Thermal Coated)
-Diamond Forged Pistons (.020) (Thermal Coated)
-Eagle ESP H-Beam forged rods
-High Volume Front Timing Cover
-TIAL 50mm BOV
-LT1 Starter
-ARP Bolts / Studs
-160 Thermostat
Fuel / Air
-AlkyControl Alcohol Injection System (This spring!)
-Walbro 340 w/ Hotwire Kit
-Accufab 65mm Throttle Body / Plenum
-RJC Powerplate
-72lb Seimens Injectors
-LS1 Maf w/ Translator +
-Custom Chip / Tuning from Mike @ Fullthrottlespeed.com
-BBK CAI
-Billet AFPR
-BeCool Radiator
Suspension / Brakes
-Spohn Sway Bars
-Spohn Adj. Torque Arm
-Spohn Adj. Panhard Bar
-Spohn Front End Rebuild Kit
-KYB Gas-a-just shocks / GR2 Struts (air bags in the rear soon)
-Spohn Subframe Connectors
-Lakewood LCA's
-Eibach Pro Kit Spring
-255/50/ZR16 Kumho ECSTA Supra 712's in front
-255/50/16 M/T Street DR in the rear
-Hawk HPS Front/Rear Brake Pads
-Rear Ls1 brake's.
Drivetrain
-Strange Engineering Dana 60 w/ 3.54's
-Pro-Built 700r4
-CK Performance 10 1/2" 3500 Stall
-B&M Racing Trans Cooler
-Polyurethane Mount
-TransGo Shift Kit
-Heavy Duty Driveshaft from Stenod Performance
Exhaust
-Coated Stock 87 Grand National Headers (by QC Coatings)
-Custom Terry Houston 3" Downpipe (Thanks to Mike Mizzi and Stenod Performance)
-Custom 3" Cat-back w/ Stainless Steel DynoMax Ultra Flo Series Muffler
-3" Electric Cut-Out
-Deleted Cat
Vote This challenge has ended!
| Points for #ThunderDome | Total Votes | Points for Turbo Bird |
|---|---|---|
| 56 | 19 | 39 |
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| 7 | TUNEMAN | 6 |
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