Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Site - W72 Pontiac 400 - 78ta.com
Pontiac Car Distribution Bulletin 77- F-1, June 25, 1976 introduced a new 400-cid engine called T/A 6.6 and available on Trans Am and Formula at extra cost. The new engine was originally to carry UPC code LS7, but for reasons unknown around August 5, 1976 just before the release, code LS7 was changed to code W72.
Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Site - VIN and Cowl Tag Decoding
The first digit is the GM Division that produced the car (which in this website's case, it is all "2" for Pontiac). The second digit is the Series (Firebird, Esprit, Formula, Trans Am). The third and fourth digits signify the Body Type (coupe, convertible, etc.). The fifth digit is the engine code (Pontiac 400, Olds 403, etc.)
Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Site
In 1979, Pontiac Released the 10th Anniversary Y89 Pontiac Trans Am to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the first Trans Am that rolled off the line in 1969. This was a limited production run of only 7500 Trans Ams. Really, the only options that were available on the 10th Anniversary Trans Am was the powertrain options.
Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Site - Macho Trans Am - 78ta.com
Due to their tremendous success, they formed DKM Design and Performance, Inc. in 1978. They made 203 1978 Macho Trans Am and another 200+ in 1979 using the Pontiac 400 engine. In 1980, they stopped using the Pontiac 400 and used the Turbocharged 301 in 1980, which didn't sell all that well due to lack of performance and fuel constraints.
Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Site - 1978 - 78ta.com
VIN Number Example: 2W87Z8100001. 1st digit - GM Division 2 = Pontiac . 2nd digit - Car Line Series S = Firebird T = Esprit
Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Site - My 1978 Trans Am - 78ta.com
My car started out as a regular run of the mill Trans Am with the L78 Pontiac 400 engine, automatic transmission, WS6 handling package and a Fisher T-top roof. It was the most common one made in 1978 with 57,035 being produced with this configuration.
Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Site - Paint Codes - 78ta.com
Started back in 2000 gathering information about the Second Generation Pontiac Trans Am. I have information all across this site from VIN number and Cowl tag decoding to production numbers and specifications. Pages highlighting differences in decals, rims, interiors and more. Also check out the store to save some money on your restoration project.
Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Site - 1974 - 78ta.com
2 = Pontiac . 2nd digit - Car Line Series S = Firebird T = Esprit U = Formula V = Trans Am . 3rd and 4th digit - Body Type 87 = 2 door Sport Coupe . 5th digit - Engine Code D = 250 c.i.d, 1-bbl V6 (1972 - 76) M = 350 c.i.d, 2-bbl V8 (single exhaust) (1972 - 76) N = 350 c.i.d, 2-bbl V8 (dual exhaust) (1972 - 74) R = 400 c.i.d, 2-bbl V8 (single ...
Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Site - Build Sheet - 78ta.com
E. Engine Code F. Transmission Code G. Exterior/Interior color codes H. Wheel Codes (were they 15x7" or 15x8" rims) I. This is the most important section because here you will find out more information than you wanted to know about your Trans Am like:
Hitman's Pontiac Trans Am Site - 1979 Y89 10th Anniversary
You had your choice of either the Pontiac 400 with the 4-Speed transmission, or the Olds 403 with the automatic transmission. Out of the 7500 production cars, 1,817 were equipped with the 400/4-speed combo, and 5,683 were equipped with the 403/auto combo. Standard on the 10th Anniversary was the two-tone silver and charcoal paint.