My '79

My '79


My Trans Am

All info on this page is from the VIN and the Data Trim plate. Many thanks go to Richard Griffith II, [email protected] for helping by decoding this info for me. Also thanks go to the TA Tribe for putting a link to my page.

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Original Specs (of the Car)

  • 4.9L 301 V8
  • 2bbl Carburator
  • 135hp
  • Black on Black Interior and exterior
  • Strato-Lounger bucket seats
  • Built in Van Nuys, Ca in the first week of May 1979

    • Original Specs (of my current Engine)

  • 6.6L 400 V8
  • 4bbl Carburator, chrome valve covers
  • 220hp
  • Built August 17, 1977 during the night shift at 11 o'clock
  • It was originally mated with a 4speed transmission

    • Current Setup

  • 6.6L 400 V8 (from a '78 Trans-Am)
  • 4bbl 650 Holley Double-Pumper
  • 3/4 Lift Racing Cam (gives the deep throated rumble!)
  • Black on Black, no decals, custom cloth interior
  • Rebuilt TH400, B&M Shift Kit
  • Dual Exhaust through Chrome Side Pipes
  • Lakewood Traction Bars
  • Front Tires: 215/65 R15 Goodyear Eagle ST
  • Rear Tires: 255/60 R15 Road Hugger Radial GT

    • Future Plans

  • Pontiac 455 V8
  • A trip to the body shop to fix some problem areas
  • New set of gears for better performance