What kind of engine was in a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am?
The exact number of engines retained for the ’79 models varies between 8,672 and 8,800 in several published reports; however, what is established is that 8,326 were bolted into Trans Ams (some of the balance was used for Firebird Formulas). WS6 suspension provided wider eight-inch Snowflake wheels, in either gray or gold.
When did the GM Trans Am wiring harness change?
In 1980, the whole wiring harness was overhauled and the fuse block was changed to blade-type fuses. Almost everything was changed from 1979; there are too many incompatibilities to list. In 1981, computer engine controls were used on all GM cars.
What kind of transmission does a 400 block have?
Unlike the 351C, almost all 400 blocks used the large bellhousing bolt pattern used by the 385 family big-block and were typically equipped with the higher torque-capacity C6 transmission. There were a small number of 400 block castings produced in 1973 with the dual bellhousing patterns.
When did the Chevy 400 engine come out?
by Moss Strohem. The 400 CID Chevy small block engine was produced from 1970 until 1980 and was the largest displacement engine made in that platform. It was intended as a low performance, high-torque engine primarily used in Chevy’s heavier passenger cars and light-duty trucks.
Model year 1979 spelled the end of both Pontiac’s 400 and Oldsmobile’s 185hp 403 in the F-body as well; 1980’s 301-cu.in. turbocharged Pontiac V-8 would soon be the burliest engine available in a Trans Am. But the Trans Am’s image stayed strong, helped along by Pontiac hyping its Tenth Anniversary Trans Am (or T.A.T.A.) package.
What was the compression ratio on a 1979 olds Trans Am?
The 403 also had a higher (8.0:1) compression ratio and were painted light blue. Because engine was required in high-altitude and Cailfornia bound vehicles, there was no additional charges (except for the automatic). Hmm, in that case i wonder how rare a 403 is?
What was the top speed of a 1979 Pontiac Firebird?
During road testing Car & Driver magazine sent the tach past the 5000-rpm redline to reach 132 mph at 5400 rpm. This was one of the last cars whose top speed was gearing limited rather than drag limited.
Unlike the 351C, almost all 400 blocks used the large bellhousing bolt pattern used by the 385 family big-block and were typically equipped with the higher torque-capacity C6 transmission. There were a small number of 400 block castings produced in 1973 with the dual bellhousing patterns.