Vehicle Description
This custom 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a ground-up
restoration geared toward handling and performance. Powered by a
1973 date-coded Pontiac 455ci drilled 4-bolt engine dyno-tested at
458hp with 537 ft/lbs torque. The engine features 1968 #16 Ho
heads, an aluminum Edelbrock RPM intake manifold, a roller cam and
roller rockers. The engine is mated to a Muncie Super Case 4-speed
manual transmission with a Hurst competition shifter, along with
M22 gears and a 10-spline input shaft and finished off with a 3.42
Eaton posi-traction 10-bolt rear end. This car was built in the
Norwood, OH, plant. It is equipped with a full RideTech suspension
kit, including a 4-link in the rear, tubular control arms, drop
spindles, a large sway bar in the front and coilover shocks all the
way around. A 6-piston Wilwood brake system was installed for extra
stopping power. It also features a Wilwood master cylinder with
stainless-steel brake lines to complete the system. The exhaust
consists of Hedman headers attached to a Pypes 3-inch
stainless-steel system with electric cutouts and Pypes Violator
mufflers, and is finished with OE-looking stainless-steel Trans Am
tips. A set of 17-inch Year One Snowflake wheels with Nitto tires
were installed to complement the RideTech suspension and Wilwood
brakes. The interior has been completely restored and modified for
comfort. Black leather seats, new carpet and a Vintage Air system
complement the all-new door panels, headliner, rear side panels and
kick panels. The dash and center console have been restored and
vinyl-wrapped to give an OEM look. Finishing off the interior are
stainless-steel sill plates and a reconditioned iconic dash bezel.
The exterior is finished in an Anthracite Gray Metallic base
coat/clear coat paint complemented with the polished windshield,
rear window, door moldings and rocker moldings. LED bulbs were
installed in all marker lights, and the taillights are equipped
with LED sequential turn signal and brake lights. To top everything
off, the iconic Screaming Chicken and Trans Am emblems have been
properly placed.