# 1987 Firebird Trans AM 383 with 5 Speed

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**Created:** [October 22, 2016, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1987-firebird-trans-am-383-with-5-speed/274345 "2016-10-22T11:10:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![dsherw00d](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e57/32.png) [@dsherw00d](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dsherw00d)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2016, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1987-firebird-trans-am-383-with-5-speed/274345/1 "2016-10-22T11:10:50Z")

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I took this on a trade and have to many old cars. It’s the somewhat unusual yellow color. The star of this car is the mild 383 with the 5 speed. Mechanically, it seems excellent. I’ve only drove it about 10 miles, but it’s a strong motor. From what PO told me, it’s a 383 with a mild cam, roller rockers, 10:1 compression. I did pull the valve cover to at least make sure it looked new and check the rockers/studs. It’s definitely had some work done. PO said it has less the 2k miles and was built about 3 years ago.

Body is extremely nice for being what appears original paint. It is missing the spoiler. Interior carpet is faded, but otherwise in decent shape. Have a new headliner for it. The soft trim is getting a bit worn, but it is an 87.

I’m not a fan of the wheel-tire combination. They have 1"-1.5" spacers and I think it makes it handle weird with the low profile tires. They are in very good shape, I just don’t like them.

If you are looking for a toy with some power, this will work. It’s fun to drive.  
 ![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36802&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36802&stc=1)  
 ![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36803&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36803&stc=1)  
 ![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36804&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36804&stc=1)  
 ![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36805&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36805&stc=1)  
 ![http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36806&stc=1](http://www.nyspeed.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=36806&stc=1)

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**Author:** ![dsherw00d](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e57/32.png) [@dsherw00d](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dsherw00d)\
**Post date:** [November 2, 2016, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1987-firebird-trans-am-383-with-5-speed/274345/2 "2016-11-02T05:30:07Z")

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Bump - Lowered price. Would rather not have to store over winter.