{"id":115891,"date":"2024-05-24T13:42:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T18:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=115891"},"modified":"2024-08-12T15:08:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T20:08:59","slug":"1977-trans-am-with-a-530-hp-ls3-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=115891","title":{"rendered":"1977 Trans Am with a 530 hp LS3 V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"1977<\/a><\/p>\n

The owner of this 1977 Pontiac Trans Am wanted improved performance and handling. So they turned to Kevin Oeste’s company V8 Speed & Resto<\/a> for their expertise in upgrading classic muscle cars.<\/p>\n

\"1977<\/a><\/p>\n

\"1977<\/a><\/p>\n

The project started with removing the carbureted V8 and automatic transmission. In their place V8 Speed & Resto swapped a 376 ci LS3 V8 built by BluePrint Engines capable of 530 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque and a Gearstar 4L70E four-speed automatic transmission. Both are controlled by a Holley Terminator X<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"LS3<\/a><\/p>\n

\"LS3<\/a><\/p>\n

V8 Speed & Resto wanted the LS3 compact in the engine bay so they opted for a Holley mid-mount accessory system and Hooker iron exhaust manifolds. They fabricated a custom bracket to retain the shaker scoop which is now non-functional. The exhaust sound is accentuated by new stainless steel piping. <\/p>\n

\"LS3<\/a><\/p>\n

\"custom<\/a><\/p>\n

\"upgraded<\/a><\/p>\n

After sorting the powertrain, V8 Speed & Resto began upgrading the suspension. The front received Global West tubular upper and lower control arms, Borgeson steering box, upgraded sway bar, and a set of adjustable coilovers. In the back they installed lowering leaf springs and upgraded sway bar.<\/p>\n

\"upgraded<\/a><\/p>\n

\"1977<\/a><\/p>\n

\"1977<\/a><\/p>\n

The factory front brakes were tossed for a set of Wilwood six-piston brakes. V8 Speed & Resto rebuilt the rear drum brakes. Covering those are a set of Year One Snowflake 17-inch wheels wearing Nitto NT555 tires.<\/p>\n

\"Wilwood<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Year<\/a> <\/p>\n