Rebuilding my 1979 Pontiac Firebird Part 1

This is my 1979 Pontiac Firebird that I have owned for over 25 years! Two years ago I dropped a valve and destroyed the engine so I am LS swapping the car and taking it on the Hot Rod Power Tour. This car has lots of repairs needed to take on such a long trip so this is part one of several videos to get this car ready to travel. So the plan is to put a carbureted 5.3 LS in with a th400 as a lower budget build and the car needs things like wipers and interior work also I plan on an upgraded stereo and GPS system. The car has been fun mid 12 second quarter mile car for me that I have beat on at the track and burnout shows for many years now I hope to make a reliable car that I can continue to enjoy for years to come.
Starting with a 5.3 LS that I gave a Truck Norris Cam and valve spring upgrade with upgraded rockerarms and new cam bearings. I then took a th400 from a motor home and rebuilt it to put behind the LS1 I upgraded the sprag and replaced all the clutches. I will also be upgrading the rear end and the interior and wiring before this car is going to be ready for long high speed driving on the interstate. So lots to get done before the spring is here I hope there are no big problems and the car is running soon! #powertour #hotrod #autorepair #firebird

[@mhmtitan6287]

Great video!

[@rippingburnouts]

Thanks!