Wanted 1978 TA

the427king · #1 09-13-2019, 03:39 AM

will consider 1977 as well.

**Tracker1** · #2 12-11-2019, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by the427king

will consider 1977 as well.

Hold out for the '78 Chuck, the W72 400 engine is better.

the427king · #3 12-12-2019, 02:41 AM

I thought 77 was first year for 6.6 w72,not 78..??

**Tracker1** · #4 12-12-2019, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by the427king

I thought 77 was first year for 6.6 w72,not 78..??

Correct, but 1978-1979 had the good 481988 XX block which is a thicker casting than the 1977 500557 thin-wall. Plus there were cam changes and induction system tweaks which meant 220 horse versus 1977 200 horse. The 481988 XX blocks are in 8 and 9 second Pontiac drag racers running today.

And no WS6 in 1977 available, only 1978-79, which makes a decent-handling car a REALLY decent- handling car.

**Tracker1** · #5 12-12-2019, 12:39 PM

You're not running 14s in a stock '77, ....no way, no how. Completely different engine.

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