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1971 Trans Am Firebird HISTORY: 1971 produced major changes were under the hood of the new Firebirds. In order to satisfy General Motors decree that all engines had to run on unleaded gasoline to meet federal emission standards, the engine options were significantly altered. A new 455 cubic inch HO engine was only available in the Trans Am and borrowed the cylinder heads from the 1970 Ram Air II and the intake manifold from the 1970 Ram Air IV. The Trans Am continued with its blue and white paint scheme, functional rear facing engine shaker hood scoops, and aero body pieces. Although the 455 engines available in the Trans Am were less powerful than the 1970 Ram Air II and IV engines, their 480 lb-ft of torque and less tempermental nature made them easier to drive on the street and were one of the high points in a time when performance was on the decline.
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DOCUMENTATION: PHS documentation, receipts from restoration. ENGINE: Original, numbers matching 455 cubic inch HO engine, rated at 335 bhp @ 4800 rpm, 480 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm. TRANSMISSION: 4 speed. REAR END: Positraction OPTIONS: Radio, power steering, power disc front brakes, ram air, center console, heavy duty radiator, air conditioning . |
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