1984 Pontiac Trans Am. One Sweet Survivor. But, are we walking back?

The Garagefathers travel back in time to interview a pristine 1984, true survivor Pontiac Trans Am. But will they have to walk back to the shop? (Spoiler). Come along for the ride. Full length.

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

Beautiful Trans Am! I can't get enough of these! For me third gen Trans Ams are one of the most beautiful cars ever made.

[@eduardocorona6865]

That's why I have a 1984 trans am

[@36dumbdumb]

Oooooo…. I’m diggin the song!

[@flipper0172]

Definitely love the ta

[@christophercrabtree5042]

What a awesome and beautiful car

[@linda7202]

Gorgeous car!

[@michiganstreetsoldiers]

Fbody Gang!!! 👍🏾

[@russellj.s.257]

My father had an 82 and an 84 he bought brand new and fully loaded. Both were white with a black trim

[@Joesmusclecargarage]

Jesus, you guys need to get a clue before you make a video. First of all, there were 55,374 Trans Ams produced in 1984. 25,088 of those were equipped with the L69 305 HO. 34,891 were equipped with the DX1 louvered hood decal. Second, the 16.2 quarter is a joke. An L69 car equipped with MD8 and GT4/G80 would run easy mid 15s all day long, with low 7 second 0-60 times. If this was equipped with MK6 and GT4/G80, very low 15s were the norm, with 14.7-14.9 not out of the ordinary. Other than that, not being a CC1 car, it’s just the run of the mill W62, 75U/19L car, that has had a very rough life for the mileage you’re claiming.

[@kennymunyon589]

Looks like you’ve got yourself a real statistician there.

[@Joesmusclecargarage]

@Satanic Panic Fun and Games First, let me thank you for publicly displaying your lack of intelligence. Second, the 305 was not designed or “engineered” by Pontiac Motor Division. Lastly, during the smog/malaise era, show me one engine that produced even 250 horse, let alone 500, excluding high dollar “exotic” cars. I’ll wait patiently for your educated response. 🤣

[@JohnnyButtons]

L69 code H.O models were the good ones! Especially with 5-speed and G92 option. They gave 5.0 Mustangs fits lol.

[@SA-zoom1]

You really dont need the music!

[@phil6384]

Nice, just picked up a 84 with 15000mls on it. Pretty much in show room condition down here in New Zealand 👍

[@JohnnyButtons]

That 1/4 mile time was the LG4 cars. The L69 cars ran low 15 seconds and were capable of squeezing into high 14s with good driver. Not all 3rd Gens were created equal. GM produced two hot 5.0 engines, this L69 and the 230hp LB9 that came in the late ‘80s. Have bunch of videos of different 3rd Gens on my other nedaCFilms KZbin channel #MuscleCarTimeMachine

[@salesposito2290]

Actually with the HO motor and the 3.73 gears that came with it, these cars could hit low 15s to very high 14s in the quarter mile. Which even today, isn’t terrible

[@MultiCfoster]

I love this car.. I would put a 350 in mine

[@JohnnyButtons]

This car would look fantastic lowered an inch or two and 16x8 GTA wheels with 245/50 series tires stuffed under it.

[@Samuel-gc6js]

3:52 I thought it would be called a "Fire Bird" or a Phoenix 😅😂

[@theotherwayofstopping4717]

You realize those hp figures are net and not gross, as per the rule change from the 1972 model year onwards, right?

[@Thirdgen83]

I like it.

[@backyardbuck6362]

I'm thinking that 190 HP rating is in park . Get that cowl induction up to 60 or so MPH and probably will get another 20 HP easy.

[@thebigpicture2032]

No music please, I’m trying to listen to the car.

[@thegaragefathers496]

Thanks for the feedback. We get so many compliments on the music and style of our vids we’re going to keep the music. Hope you will stick with us!

[@jacksonhumphrey2293]

Anyone know where the oil sending unit is on an 84 Tran am?

[@thegaragefathers496]

I don’t remember for sure but I believe it is down by the oil filter. Maybe behind the distributor. Good luck with it!

[@jacksonhumphrey2293]

@@thegaragefathers496 thank you!

[@Joesmusclecargarage]

@@jacksonhumphrey2293 It’s to the drivers side of the distributor.

[@jacksonhumphrey2293]

@@Joesmusclecargarage thanks found it.

[@formula143]

Honda anyone?

[@WSNO]

guys you're calling yourselves the Garagefathers. where are the blazers. where are the vests. where are the big pointy collars. where are the Cadillacs!? you're either missing an incredible opertunity for a better show or a better name.

[@russellj.s.257]

My 1998 V6 Firebird with 210 horsepower would smoke that 84 Trans Am

[@e.c.9369]

I thought all trans ams we're t top

[@thegaragefathers496]

Ok, thought I replied. I'll risk two replies. T tops are an option. Awesome car, assuming that is it in your avatar! :0

[@NormWeber-ou4lf]

Music as always ruined the video

[@formula143]

embarrassing

[@eduardocorona6865]

That's why I have a 1984 trans am

[@eduardocorona6865]

@Satanic Panic Fun and Games never think about to put a 2.0 engine or 4 cylinder never why I like the 8 cylinder 5.0 engine I like the sound I like this how fast it goes