Vehicle Description
This modified 1981 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am receives power from a
555ci big-block V8 mated to a T400 three-speed automatic
transmission equipped with a manual valve body. Hardware includes
power brakes and steering, a Holley carburetor, Brodix aluminum
heads, MSD ignition components, and 17-inch Foose wheels. Finished
in a three-stage candy apple red over a black fabric interior with
racing bucket seats and safety harnesses, this second-generation
Trans Am is now offered by the selling dealer with a clean CARFAX
report and a clear New York title.The exterior was overhauled and
recoated in three-stage candy apple red under prior ownership. The
height-adjustable hood has a silver Firebird along with retention
pins and a cutout for the shaker hood scoop. Features include
pinstriping, a color-keyed chin spoiler, fender flares, sport
mirror caps, a full-width taillight panel, and a three-piece rear
spoiler.Glossy black 17-inch Foose wheels are wrapped in 235/55
tires.The cockpit is fitted with black cloth racing bucket seats up
front, a pair of black fabric seats in the rear, and matching
materials for the door panels, dash, and carpeting. Amenities
include Tanaka safety harnesses, a center console, engine-turned
aluminum dash trim, and a modern stereo. The trunk contains the
equipment for a nitrous oxide system.Instrumentation includes a
90-mph speedometer, a 6K-rpm tachometer, an inset analog clock, and
auxiliary gauges for the air/fuel ratio, fuel level, voltage,
coolant temperature, and oil pressure. The five-digit mechanical
odometer reads 23,201 miles, but the true mileage on the chassis is
unknown.The engine started as a 502ci block and was bored and
stroked into a 555ci big-block V8. Added performance equipment
includes a forged rotating assembly, a solid roller camshaft,
Brodix aluminum heads, a Holley 950-cfm carburetor, an electric
fuel pump, an MSD ignition system with a timing controller, dual
electric fans, and March Performance pulleys. Power is transferred
to the rear wheels via a console-shifted three-speed T400 automatic
transmission with a manual valve body, a 3,700-rpm stall converter,
and a 3.08:1 rear end with hardened axles.The front hubs and disc
brakes were sourced from a fifth-generation Chevrolet Corvette.
Steering is power-assisted. Stopping is performed by power brakes.
All vehicles are subject to a reconditioning fee of up to $2000 for
all qualifying vehicles.Sales tax in your County title and tags not
included in vehicle prices shown and must be paid by the purchaser.
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