What was the formula for a Pontiac Firebird in 1979?
The 150 horsepower (240 lbs/ft. of torque) L37 301 4 bbl. V8 was the standard motor for the 1979 Formula. To show this figure for 1979 was impressive, as a comparison the base V8 on the 1974 Formula was a 155 horsepower Pontiac 350 2 bbl. V8. The 301 provided enough grunt to move the Formula with authority.
What kind of engine did the Pontiac 301 have?
Pontiac released the 301 CID (4.9 liter) V8 for the 1977 model year on many of its rear-wheel drive cars. The 301 was a smooth motor that looked similar to the familiar Pontiac V8 which came in one physical size and many different displacement versions from 287 to 455 cubic inches.
Why did GM cancel production of the Pontiac 301?
Another side effect of GM’s premature cancellation of the 301, was the lack of aftermarket performance parts for the 301. Given a few more years in production as the top Trans Am motor, aftermarket performance parts would have surely become available for the 301.
When did the Chevy 305 replace the Pontiac Firebird?
For 1978, the Chevy 305 was joined by the Chevy 350, replacing the Pontiac engine. But the Firebird Formula had the lean, mean look and wanted some muscle to match.
The 150 horsepower (240 lbs/ft. of torque) L37 301 4 bbl. V8 was the standard motor for the 1979 Formula. To show this figure for 1979 was impressive, as a comparison the base V8 on the 1974 Formula was a 155 horsepower Pontiac 350 2 bbl. V8. The 301 provided enough grunt to move the Formula with authority.
Pontiac released the 301 CID (4.9 liter) V8 for the 1977 model year on many of its rear-wheel drive cars. The 301 was a smooth motor that looked similar to the familiar Pontiac V8 which came in one physical size and many different displacement versions from 287 to 455 cubic inches.
Another side effect of GM’s premature cancellation of the 301, was the lack of aftermarket performance parts for the 301. Given a few more years in production as the top Trans Am motor, aftermarket performance parts would have surely become available for the 301.
For 1978, the Chevy 305 was joined by the Chevy 350, replacing the Pontiac engine. But the Firebird Formula had the lean, mean look and wanted some muscle to match.