1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
Owner:
TikTok @ThatTransAmKid
Twitter @Kangazeroo
Overview
This was my first car. I’ve owned it for almost 13 years and it’s undergone many iterations. It started as a $500 roller in a barn in the middle of Kansas. My goal is to work towards perfection, the ultimate dream goal I have in my head. It’s never in any one state for more than a year. I want this car to be able to do anything. I autocross in it, drag race it, drift it, drive the hell out of it.
Exterior
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Year One 17” Snowflake wheels
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Nitto NT 555 G2 275/50-17 tires
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2015+ Dodge Challenger headlight swap
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LED RGB running lights
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Custom made LED taillights built from truck bed light bars
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LED corner lights
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Custom paint derived from martinique blue but with the addition of, in my 16 year old’s selves words, “a crap ton of glitter”
Performance
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Hand built 400ci (6.6L) small block Chevy engine using Trick Flow Specialties 195 heads
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555 lift camshaft
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Roller rockers and lifters
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Dual plane intake
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ATI super dampener
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Edelbrock 750 carburetor
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Proform electric water pump
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Proform high output alternator
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Lightweight ministarter
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Full length 1-5/8” headers, ceramic coated and heat wrapped
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Extra large radiator with dual electric fans
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Built TH350 transmission with 3k stall converter and shift kit
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3.50 rear ring gear with LSD and strengthened aluminum differential cover
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Front C5 corvette spindles, hubs, and dual piston calipers and slotted/drilled rotors
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Custom rear brake conversion using 4th Gen F-body calipers and
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slotted/drilled rotors
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Manual quick ratio mustang steering rack conversion
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Electric power assist steering column donated from a Toyota Prius
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Solid body bushings and welded subframe connectors
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“Stage 1” handling package from UMI including heavy duty springs and
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Bilstein shocks
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High clearance CPP 1-1/4” sway bar
Interior
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Hand made carbon fiber dash/gauge bezel
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LED gauges
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Custom upholstery job
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7” touchscreen radio
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Custom wiring harness