1978 Trans Am 400 4 speed test drive

[@lonmcq7317]

Nothing like the sound of the old Pontiacs going through the gears... Sold my '79 WS6 400/4 speed 2 years ago due to health problems... The view down the hood is the best ever... Looking good, Brother...

[@masonhansford]

Thanks!

[@mgonzales56]

I bought my 79 WS6 400 Trans Am back in January 26, 1979. It had 43 miles on it. I still have it. Just recently had it restored, engine and paint. Looks and drives like new. I love my T/A and will never sell it. Will pass it on to my son when my driving days are over.

[@masonhansford]

That’s awesome!

[@marc2397]

Cool.

[@robertlafever4412]

Impressive. Best T/A - 6.6, 4 speed video I have seen. These cars were meant to be driven. Nothing beats the burn out and barking of 2nd gear! Rock on!

[@masonhansford]

Thanks!

[@marc2397]

I drove a 75’ model. I was 21 years old…I’m lucky to be alive. 😃

[@joemasters2270]

2nd Gen TAs have always been my favorite, especially the Bandit car. Thanks for the ride!

[@mort6913]

That second gear chirp is life affirming! 👍

[@greggalletta8679]

I’ve had a couple of Trans Am’s, a few Vettes and a GTO. I miss the Trans Am’s most

[@tejastrojan]

One of the nicest designs ever.

[@74SD455TA]

Incredibly nice and original. Very period correct with the body side moldings in tact.

[@dandearborn727]

Fantastic car! It looks clean and original. Mine is in restoration. Videos like this remind me to keep up the effort.

[@masonhansford]

Thanks! It’s my dads. He repainted it in the 90’s but other than that it’s all original. Best of luck on your restoration!

[@mp46100]

alucinante ,te has saltado dos stop sin pensarlo ,en USA las multas creo que son altas El coche una pasada

[@jackhopkins4679]

Had a bandit trans am 77 loved that car

[@joeguzman3558]

I had a 79 automatic, but the 78 4 speed is top

[@juancamaney3562]

Pontiac Fire Bird Trans Am is the true American rebel musle car. Hell Yeah ! 😎

[@Chris.est1999]

I totally agree man I have a 1982 trans am and I love her with my all 😎♥️

[@mikee2923]

Very cool. Nice T/A.

[@Koexistence13]

Low red line on the tach for this model? Seems like there qas more room to stretch out the gear

[@curtpozzi5527]

How many miles on that motor? I see cast iron manifolds on the exhaust. I'm gonna put them on too on my all original 78' T/A. The rotted out headers had flat spots from ground clearance issues. Not a lot room under there. It's a stock 400 W72 package. I think it will be more interesting to keep this time capsule just that rather than rip out everything and make it what it is not.

[@masonhansford]

Just under 47000 original miles. Yeah it still has the manifolds. Though one is cracked unfortunately. You can clearly hear the exhaust leak throughout the video

[@w41duvernay]

put in some forged rods and a 80 psi oil pump, on a rebuild on this, with a cam and 72 cc heads, and you might have some fun with this.

[@kilgoretrout6136]

That's Fantastic. . This PA?

[@decnijfkris3706]

cool car

[@BAD4U22]

Nice car, sounds like a little ticking tho

[@BAD4U22]

Beautiful

[@masonhansford]

Exhaust leak. Manifold is cracked

[@philtripi9937]

Yea I figured it was an exhaust leak

[@camirocz]

Change that header gasket .It s really annoying.. Nice ride.

[@luketarle326]

93 fuel?

[@masonhansford]

Yeah

[@doogie2756]

That’s not a 400 CID it’s a 403 Oldsmobile engine

[@jojot6227]

Pontiac 400 W72

[@ThomasMcAdoo-o7u]

It is a Pontiac 400 engine. You can tell what engine is under the hood by the shaker. T/A 6.6 Pontiac 400 6.6 liter Oldsmobile 403

[@davidmackenzie5403]

Honey Hush it’s a standard

[@johnmohanmusic]

WTH?!?! Open up that shaker hood scoop and let that poor bird BREATHE!!!