1978 Pontiac Trans Am

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1978 Pontiac Trans Am

 
 

This 1978 Trans Am came to us from a fellow car enthusiast who never thought an old muscle car could handle and ride like a new one! Getting equipped with a G-Machine chassis, LT4, Baer Brakes and the iconic Forgeline TA3 wheels, we are excited to breathe some fresh, modern life into this 2nd Gen F-Body!  

Frame & Suspension

  • Schwartz Performance bolt-in G-Machine Chassis
  • Ridetech Single Adjustable Coilovers 
  • Flaming River tilt steering column
  • Baer 14" 6 piston brakes front and rear
  • Billet aluminum splined sway bars front & rear

Engine

  • GM Performance LT4 Wet Sump
  • Stainless Steel LTx Headers 
  • BeCool high performance aluminum radiator + dual Spal fans, billet overflow tank

Fuel system

  • Custom stainless steel fuel tank W/ ZL1 OE fuel pump module

Drivetrain

  • GM Performance 8L90E Transmission
  • Custom steel driveshaft
  • Moser 9" housing and 31 spline axles

Exterior

  • Detroit Speed Mini Tubs

 

Arrival

Chassis fabrication & install

Sheet metal fabrication 

Pre-Assembly

Bodywork & Paint