1980 Pontiac Trans Am 301 To 400 Engine Swap! Big Gains For Low Dollars

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I bought this 1980 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with a locked up 301 engine. Prior to the video I got it unlocked and running, but it had no oil pressure. A friend of mine then told me about a 1977 Pontiac Grand Prix 400/TH400 car that he had for sale. I bought it and put the engine in the Trans Am. In this video, I go over what's needed to swap the engine from the goofy and tired 301 to a more common, desirable, and powerful engine such as a 400. All was done on a shoestring budget, with the most expensive part of the equation being the complete Grand Prix for $1,000. Overall I'm really pleased with how the swap turned out. I still have some things to tie up, but the car is extremely responsive and does great donuts!

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@sbf_fox2434 17 часов назад

Thanks for uploading this. I really enjoyed taking the journey with you. Engine swaps like this reminds me of how guys make hot rods when they don't have money to buy new parts. Back in high school I pulled the 350 2bbl from my 71 Impala and put it in my 78 Monza.

@thadmachia9873 18 часов назад

That car certainly deserved that motor in it hope it lasts you a very long time ! ❤

@PotterCountyPatina-ho8jk День назад

Pretty good odds getting the busted bolts out of the exhaust manifold!

@CharlesMarshall-c1v День назад

Good job it will be nice when your done new oil pump will fix that low oil pressure

@vettekid3326 22 часа назад

I had a 1981 T/A I bought new with the 301 with the electronically controlled carburetor and ignition. Biggest disappointment I ever bought because it was a total pig and the dealer's mechanics didn't know how to work on it. It was too bad because it had every option on it in the book except the turbocharger and looked really good black with the gold snowflake wheels but got rid of it less then a year later.

@ssimpalamark День назад

Instead of using a razor blade you can barely hold on to aimed at your hand try a knife that has a handle and run the blade down the length holding it flat against cover . Also I have opened my vice up wide and laid the cover upside down to hold it .light pressure of course

@doop-k6b День назад

Love your channel!

@stevebeck57 2 дня назад

Jess bought the tires on 6-14-84.

@bigmountain7561 День назад

Dawn Soap is rated for Exxon Valdez and it’s Super Cheap. I’ve been using it for engines since 1980. Great Videos Thank You 🙏

@sbf_fox2434 День назад

You can use a wire wheel to clean the gaskets off the valve covers.

@johnkendrick7304 2 дня назад

Fix that kick down and put some dual exhaust on there and you're going to have a proper trans Am. That thing is very smooth and nice

@johnkochsr3211 День назад

You need a Mortzke super scraper!! 🤣

@sbf_fox2434 День назад

I find those Harbor Freight screw style engine levelers very nice for pulling engines compared to just a chain. It lets you tilt the trans tail down so the balancer can clear the core support. If you put some lube on the jack screw, you can turn it while the engine is attached.