1979 Pontiac Firebird T/A 6.6 W72 Pontiac 400 engine, manual transmission

Limited Release Pontiac Firebird 1979 Trans AM

One of 8326 Pontiac Firebird 1979 Trans AMs with a T/A 6.6 W72 Pontiac 400 engine, manual transmission, heavy-duty suspension and 323 limited slip differential (wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_Firebird):

“The W72 Pontiac 400 6.6L V8 was available for a short period and in limited supply. [...]During period dyno testing, the National Hot Rod Association rated the T/A 6.6 W72 Pontiac 400 engine at 260–280 net horsepower, which was significantly higher than Pontiac's conservative rating of 220 hp”

We've recently rebuilt the front suspension:

• Bushings
• Shocks
• Ball joints
• Hardware With all removed parts powder coated.

We've also replaced the rear sway bar bushings, and powder coated the sway bar and mounts.

We've upgraded and replaced:

• Alternator
• Starter motor
• Intake manifold
• Headers
• Carb spacer
• Air filter
• Shaker hood
• Earth upgrade
• Reconditioned radiator
• Heater core
• Door handles
• Valve covers
• Most of the rubbers
• Some of the interior panels

The Trans AM has a sound and alarm system:

• AVS 5 star alarm with remote central locking
• Rainbow AE-30TH65 speakers
• Sound deadened floor, boot floor, and part of the doors
• Custom speaker mounts and rear tray

The vehicle is now being sold with the custom boot removed.

Original engine parts if the buyer wants to take it back to stock: intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, and rocker covers

And as part of the package, you get:

• Additonal front seats, good condition in a different fabric and colour
• Spare rear and side windows
• Rubber valve cover gaskets
• Haynes Repair and Rochester Carburetor Manuals
• Catalogue of Firebird ID Numbers 1963-93
• Pontiac 1979 brochure

Parts available: musclecarparts.co.nz

Plates not included. No swaps. We’re firm on price or near offers

It runs well. It's not faultless. It's had a mechanical inspection. Happy to give you a run down. We’d love to see the new owner give it the attention it deserves

Call Josh on 021 667 402 for more info