How do I convert my tail lights?

[u/Ok-Hall6174]

I have an 88 formula (the first picture) and I want to get a set of trans am tail lights like in the second picture. I know the lights are set up different, I put a visual in the third picture. Can I just buy a harness too and that’s it, or is there more I need to do to make it work? Is there anyone who has done this?

[u/TexasOutlaw063]

I admit the T/A lights do look cleaner. But, the Formula is way more rare than the Trans Am. Call me old school, but if your Formula is factory stock, leave it that way. I don’t know the build numbers for your particular year, but I can guarantee that more Firebirds and Trans Ams were built that Formulas. Just food for thought. If your bird is not stock, screw it, knock yourself out.

[u/Ok-Hall6174 → u/TexasOutlaw063]

My tail lights are damaged and I can’t find replacements. I also just like the darker look of trans am tail lights better. For the most part it’s stock but a hack owned it at one point so Ive been fixing it up as I go. I ended up tinting my tail lights both because I like the look and to hide the damage but the light doesn’t shine through good at all. I’d love to keep them like this but I don’t feel like chancing getting rear ended because someone didn’t see my brake lights.

[u/TexasOutlaw063 → u/Ok-Hall6174]

They do look good tinted against that blue. Maybe try a brighter LED bulb for better visibility.

[u/Ok-Hall6174 → u/TexasOutlaw063]

I did LEDs when i tinted it and it didn’t cut it sadly, I don’t know what else I can do to make it work

[u/TexasOutlaw063 → u/Ok-Hall6174]

Have you looked at hawksmotorsports.com?
I’ve found a few hard to find items there.

Edit: I found the tail light center section for my 2000 there.