What kind of engine does an Oldsmobile 403 have?
L80 Oldsmobile 403 engine (VIN K) code VN-HY. This engine only has 185 horsepower, but it has an impressive 320 lb*ft of torque. This engine is part of the engine family 830M4UA 8BFV VN-HY. An automatic transmission was the only transmission available for this emissions option. Small port “B” Manifold Vacuum.
What kind of engine does a Pontiac Trans Am have?
The early years saw only Pontiac engines in the 400- and 455-ci sizes. In 1977 the 403 Oldsmobile engine appeared, wheezing its 185 hp. Although technically a big-block engine, the 185 hp was about the same as a base engine in a Corvette.
What was the name of the 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am?
Instead of a “screaming chicken”, the 1979 Firebird Trans Am should have a pterodactyl on the hood. This is truly a living dinosaur, the very last direct descendant of the the original big block/hi-po pony car.
Where can I find a Pontiac 403 CID engine?
Supposedly 403 solid main web blocks are found in the Pontiac Bonneville with the towing package, and in some 1979 Pontiac Trans Ams with a towing package. Then again, for all but 600HP race motors, it’s not necessary; the metallurgy of the 403’s is quite well done. [ Thanks to Chris Witt for this information. Siamesed Cylinders
How to make a’79 olds 403-powered Trans?
Here’s one by nrd515 describing how he got a 403 Olds-powered ’79 TA to run 13.35/105 in the quarter mile. If nothing else, it proves that the 403 can be made to fly) I knew someone who got an ’81 Turbo T/A from their parents as a HS graduation present. It was disappointing, to put it mildly.
Is the Pontiac Trans Am an Olds engine?
Pontiac did not make the drivetrain in my Trans Am. It is not a true Pontiac engine despite being installed in the car when it was built in Norwood, Ohio. Pontiac borrowed my motor from Oldsmobile. Is that such a bad thing? The Olds 403 engine gets no respect because of its cross-breed origins.
When did the Pontiac Trans Am get the 403 engine?
Or at least I do. The 403 was introduced in 1977 for larger cars to actually move themselves during an era of strict emission laws and fuel consumption standards. The 403 should have won the hearts of many since most of the 1977 Trans Ams from Smokey and the Bandit employed them.
What was the year of the 1979 olds Trans Am?
I was just offered this for my truck, no pics yet, 1979 403 olds matching numbers 400 trans solid car daily driver. What ca yall tell me about a 403 Olds and why did Pontiac use them? My limited knowledge is that they had weak journals/webs, something like that. Were more difficult to build up than the pontiac 400’s as far as hp. Less torque.