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Pontiac Firebird's And Chevy Camaro's That Are Between 1967-2002 Are F-Bodies.

This Is A Subreddit Dedicated To Them!

Anything and everything F-body

/r/Fbody is an all inclusive place to discuss, reminisce, and help others with all aspects related to your favorite pony cars! Technical help and car talk is highly encouraged here. Help your brethren out! If you are not satisfied with the answers you are given here, feel encouraged to go to /r/Camaro for additional help. This goes for Firebird/TA lovers as well.

Rules

  • First and foremost, Reddiquette, if you are not familiar, acquaint yourself with it.

  • Do not be a dick. Personal attacks and childish name-calling are not allowed here. Constructive criticism is welcome, but know the line between being helpful and being a jerk. Any personal attacks or trolling will result in a ban.

  • No spam whatsoever. If you are looking to promote a product related to the Camaro or Firebird/TA, message the mods for approval.

Other subreddits you may enjoy

/r/Camaro

/r/Pontiac

/r/LS1

/r/Corvette

/r/CarPorn

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97 lt1 optispark

Hey everyone! Kind of weird, but when the optispark is plugged in, the rpm gauge gets to jumping and the car wont start. If i unplug it, obviously the car wont start, but the rpms remain at zero where they should be. Any ideas ?

4 Comments
2025/02/02
00:29 UTC

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A4 Trans Am vs M6 Camaro?

Well guys I really want a m6 trans am but can only find automatics clean in my price range 10-13k. I am looking across the entire country as well. However I have found some very clean autos for sale. One has a stall and 3.73 gears with 130k miles and was clearly taken care of so I am very tempted on this one.

I think I truly want a 6 speed, so is it worth going with the Camaro? Plenty of 6 speed Camaros around 10k with 100k miles near me. I just LOVE trans ams lookswise.

What’s the move fellas? (Only considering 98-02)

30 Comments
2025/02/01
18:54 UTC

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4th gen v6

Looking to fab my own supercharger on my 3800. The series is the same so Id assume it would fit and figured this would be the best for a m90. just here for 2nd hand advice

4 Comments
2025/02/01
04:48 UTC

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Anybody else have this ever happen?

If I can’t fix it I’m just going to go with a optic armor

13 Comments
2025/02/01
01:27 UTC

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What is this part called? It was connected to the smog pump and then to a little sensor that connects near the air box (1994 LT1 Trans Am). Napa, O'Reilly's, AutoZone had no clue, even using reverse Google image I can't seem to find the name of this part.

It's looking like I'll have to jimmy my own part using a similar shaped piece?

11 Comments
2025/01/31
22:28 UTC

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Throttle body cables and what each does.

My gas pedal is a little sunken. Which is the throttle cable and can it be adjusted in any way? Which is the cruise control cable and which is the kickdown cable. What is the one that bends and shouldn't it be tighter? If so, how to set it right?

8 Comments
2025/01/31
18:34 UTC

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I have stock 16x8s from a 2000TA on my 94TA. I don't like how far in fender the tire sits. I know nothing about spacers, can anyone recommend a size to make the rear tires at least sit even with the fender? Are spacers car specific?

Also it looks like the rears sit farther back in the fender than the fronts do so I'm thinking you need bigger spacers for the rear than for the front?

34 Comments
2025/01/29
23:10 UTC

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What does this wire go to?

4 Comments
2025/01/29
16:42 UTC

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Would these fit?

Would these c6 rims fit on a 99 camaro or would i need to run spacers or just not recommended?

10 Comments
2025/01/29
14:06 UTC

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What diff fluid??

Anyone know what I should put in my diff? Just got my 94 z28 a couple months back it’s got about 77k miles, no idea on the previous changes my guess is the guy never did it. Any specific fluid or additive I need to throw in? Thanks 😎

4 Comments
2025/01/29
07:33 UTC

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97 Camaro Electrical Issues(?)

Hey guys I have a 97 Camaro just touching 177k miles and lately I have found a couple issues that I couldn’t find or put into words for google to understand me. To preface, I changed the optispark, plugs, wires, and coil when I bought the car. I also had to bolt in several loose ground ribbons and essentially redo the wiring that the previous owner did for the aftermarket stereo and amp. The foglight switch was also unhooked along with a plug that made the ac controls light up. The (antitheft?) sensor in the trunk near the jack was also unhooked and there it seems there used to be an aftermarket security system based on the box with cut wires and splicing i found underneath the glovebox. The person I bought it from gave it to me for $1500 not running and told me there was an electrical issue. I traced it to be a crank sensor and the car started up without issue. Now the issues are, when the car is cold, (Texas, so like 20-30°F) it’ll start up really quietly, the rpm staying super low like 500-600, but will continue to run on its own. This does not happen often, maybe 1/10 times and if I turn it off and back on again it starts up fine. Another issue I found is when I shut it off, it’ll spit and sputter pretty violently. This also does not happen often, but a lot more often than the startup. It will sputter and shake regardless of the temperature or what the car was doing. Any help is greatly appreciated I know this is probably uncommon but I’m holding out hope that someone knows something!

5 Comments
2025/01/29
00:58 UTC

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Your opinion😂

Let’s hear it

11 Comments
2025/01/28
05:58 UTC

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How much is it worth?

I have a 1998 Camaro z28 with a 6 speed no title. Whats it worth for someone buying for parts. Bought it with the intent to pull the transmission and motor and part out but haven’t been motivated. Motor runs fine and t56 is hard to get into reverse.

30 Comments
2025/01/27
01:33 UTC

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Advice on next power upgrades

I have an 02 trans am with a cam, 243 heads, & headers. Right now I’m pushing about 400hp. Looking to add about 30 more. Any recommendations? I was thinking maybe a fast intake.

20 Comments
2025/01/26
13:34 UTC

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Hows she sounding

15 Comments
2025/01/25
17:51 UTC

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Throttle body part

Hey does anyone know what this springs part number is or its name deals with the throttle cable on the throttle body on a 98 v6 i cannot find it anywhere and was wondering if i could order just the replacement spring

4 Comments
2025/01/25
00:14 UTC

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3 inch exhaust sound check

11 Comments
2025/01/24
16:28 UTC

79

What's your mileage?

I just passed 200k 2 weeks back. Car is 1999 z28 in nearly mint condition. I'm the original owner.

74 Comments
2025/01/24
16:06 UTC

26

How does she sound?

24 Comments
2025/01/24
15:11 UTC

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NRG Prisma Ultra Seats in 4th gen?

Has anyone tried to fit the nrg prisma ultras or any nrg seats in the 4th gen f bodys? i found a decent deal on a set of large prisma ultra seats and im wondering if the height and bottom width arent too crazy. For instance does it raise/lower the stock seat setting? is it too short to fit it in the car? would it be possible to use factory rails on nrg brackets?

dimensions for the seat are in the photo if anyone wants to measure

0 Comments
2025/01/24
12:47 UTC

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4th gen Z28 prices in the midwest

I've wanted a z28 for a little while and was planning to seriously start looking for one closer to summer time, and since i've been looking at them around last summer until now, the prices seem more than i thought they'd be, 150k+ miles LT1 and LS1 going for like 7-8k and up. Are these just super inflated and people are just asking the corvette prices for them, or am i crazy and there's something about these that makes them worth what people seem to say they are? Other than everything being pricey around here?

16 Comments
2025/01/24
04:53 UTC

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Anyone make aluminum door panels for 4th gens? (Pic for example)

12 Comments
2025/01/23
21:20 UTC

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As soon as I get it back :(

So what yall think broke this time? Oil pressure is all over the place as well 🤦🏻‍♂️

17 Comments
2025/01/23
05:07 UTC

3

Wilwood Big Break kit

so yesterday i asked about brembo upgrades and was told it would only help slightly and cost out the ass with needing new spindles, hubs, backing plates, and wheels. I recently saw someone with Wilwood big break kit on their 4th gen but the wheels wernt on it so im wondering if i could use factor wheels since the wilwood big brake kit moves the caliper positoning inward, but uses bigger rotors like 15in or smthn like that from the 13in stock.

34 Comments
2025/01/22
13:00 UTC

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Brembo caliper upgrades?

Can someone give me a full run down on what all I'd need to do in order to make Brembo calipers work on the 4th gen Camaro? I think i have power stop which are decent and all but im worried there may be some cracking in one of my caliper pistons and was wondering how difficult it would be to upgrade to brembo. Would there be shaving needed for stock wheels? what kind of wheels would i need to run in order to no have to shave if needed? what kind of rotors would i be able to run? I do have a Y87 modle so rotors on all 4 wheels rather than drums in the rear but let me know anythinh helps :)

11 Comments
2025/01/21
17:55 UTC

108

Should I go for it?

So I found this, just 5 minutes away from home. Well tbf, my 5yo son spotted it driving by and asked me "that car, is that a sports car like yours?". From what info I gathered, it seems to be a 86 or 87 IROC-Z with either the 5.0 or the 5.7 (1987 was the only year the 5.7 and the Z28 rocker panel badge could be possible). I couldn't walk around the car as it was in a driveway behind a gate, only other thing I saw was a 2006 temporary license plate so it might have been sitting for almost 20 years. What do you think?

34 Comments
2025/01/21
12:31 UTC

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