The
1981
Pontiac Firebird, Formula &
Trans Am
Lot#1
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Aaron Moore owns this brilliant blue Trans Am. Aaron writes: "This 1981 Pontiac Trans Am was originally bought and owned by the current owner, Aaron Moore, in 1981 by Aaron and his parents. This car has original upholstery and paint. Picked up from Barber Pontiac, Bakersfield, Ca Took delivery January 18, 1981. By my parents and I." Aaron sent in these further details on this '81 Trans Am: VIN: 1G2AW87H1BL112227 Series 2F * Style W87 Wheelbase: 108.2" · Length: 197.1" · Height: 49.3" · Width: 61.3" · Shipping Wt. 3511 lbs. Total Trans Am production: 33,313 (1 of 2,686 with manual transmission & W72 engine option) 29 - Blue exterior with Blue Vinyl Buckets W72 - 305 cu. in. V-8 4-bbl. engine, 145 HP M21 - Close-ratio 4-speed Manual Transmission G80 - Safe-T-Track rear axle (2.56 Axle Ratio) C60 - Custom Air Conditioning A90 - Remote Control Deck Lid Release A01 - All Soft Ray Glass ??? - Door Edge Guards WW7 - Hood Decal Y92 - Lamp Group B37 - Color-keyed Front and Rear Floor Mats B84 - Roof Drip Moldings - AM/FM Stereo non factory N33 - Tilt Steering Wheel WS6 - Trans Am Special Performance Package - Power Windows, Power Locks 1/4 Mile 16.7@ 86 MPH Top Speed 116 MPH Built at Van Nuys, California, December, 1980 Aaron has quite a collection of Pontiacs that can all be seen here in the Gallery: 1971 Formula 400 can be seen in '71 Firebirds Lot#3 1977 Trans Am 400/4-speed can be seen in '77 Firebirds Lot#2 1979 10th Anniversary Trans Am can be seen in Anniversary TAs Lot#4 1980 Macho Turbo Trans Am Ultra Rare #7 of 20 cab seen at Macho TAs Lot#5 Aaron is also a member of the Pontiacs of Bakersfield club. |
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This
is Gary Spooner's Ultra badass 454 Twin-Turbo Trans Am convertible. The
engine is a 1976 2 bolt 454 converted to 4 bolt mains. The block has been
aligned, bored, Rockwell tested and Sonic tested. Its built with a forged
GM crank, Manley aluminum rods (stock length), Supercharger 7.5.1 pistons,
balanced, torque plates installed (Sunen machine) roller timing chain,
Competition cam, Weiand intake 8013, and solid engine mounts. 1976 454
120cc chamber heads with Competition Cams pushrods, valve springs,
retainers and locks, roller rockers, bronze valve guides and one-piece
valves (2.20 intake & 1.90 exhaust) sit atop the block. A Melling oil
pump along with a 9qt oil pan, oil cooler and a custom made remote filter
housing provide the lubrication for the engine. A Brassworks water pump,
180 degree Robertson thermostat and a custom built 6 core radiator provide
the cooling. The transmission is a 1983 700R4 rebuilt by RPM Research. A complete upgrade was performed on the unit with a 9 disc 3-4 clutch, revised overdrive planetary etc., Toni Rossi Gray Thunder series 12" torque converter, turbine and impeller blades heli brazed, angled to give a stock stall speed, double Torington bearings at thrust surfaces 2-4 piston replaced with corvette parts, anti downshift kit for extreme speeds, a deep sump pan and a TCI flex plate. The rear axle is a stock GM 8.5 3.08 axle and brakes are 4-wheel disc with metallic pads. The suspension is the WS6 suspension with urethane bushings all around, ladder bars, big block springs, 5 leaf thickness rear springs, 50 series tires mounted on the rear and 60 series tires mounted on the front. On the inside of the car you'll find new carpet, a custom manufactured console, 6-point harness, new convertible top, fuel pressure (Autometer), vacuum boost gauge (Autometer), an EGT gauge, controls for the computer and the stock gauges. Ok ok so what are the numbers you ask? Gary writes: "I wanted this car to go in excess of 180 mph. I know it could go in excess of that speed easily. The rate of acceleration is awesome for a car that is 4200lbs (after mods completed). The exhaust is quiet and the engine runs very smooth. In overdrive at highway speed of 60 mph engine will generate 20 inches of vacuum. Boost is adjustable, min. 3 psi to 15 psi. For normal play I run 8 psi on supreme gas, 4 psi on regular. The 1/4 mile is scary: I had a companion to time a run, he weighed 213 pounds, I had a problem with traction for the first 300ft (too much boost) but I still pulled a high 12s low 13s 1/4 mile. Other streeter's have tried to beat this brute with no luck! The bonus comes at the gas pump, impressive fuel mileage for this car. I have had this car since '85 I will never let this car out of my grasp! I will be doing a lot of changes to the engine soon. I hope to reduce the exhaust emissions from the engine there by making the car emissions legal also improving the image of the hot rodder in the eyes of the environmentalist. I am researching the use of another type of fuel and reviewing the mods that must be done to the engine." If you want to read more about the engine design of Gary's car click here. I couldn't fit it all in this paragraph. E-mail: Gary Spooner |
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This golden blue Turbo Trans Am is owned by Chaya Tinterow. Chaya writes: Chaya Tinterow Chaya hosts his own website called Tinterow Music & Entertainment. Chaya also owns an awesome '94 Firehawk that can be seen at Firehawks Lot#1, and is a member of the Trans Am Club of Houston (TACH). |