1976 Pro-Touring Pontiac Trans-Am

This 1976 Pro-Touring Pontiac Trans-Am is powered by a 500hp Pontiac 466 CI engine mated to a Tremec five-speed transmission. The suspension consists of Hotchkis lowering springs, Hotchkis tubular links, Global West Control Arms, and QA1 adjustable shocks with stopping power provided by six-piston Baer brakes. This TA rides on 18-inch American Racing Cobra wheels wrapped in R-compound Nitto rubber. The spindles have been moved inward 2 inches for increased brake caliper clearance. Brake cooling ducts now reside where the front parking lights used to be. Underhood, a custom linkage connects the carb's primaries to the hoodscoop's butterfly blades to ensure that both open and close in harmony. Inside, buck hide leather covers the custom bucket seats, headliner, and door panels. Additional cockpit components consist of a rollbar, Classic Instrument Gauges, Billet Aluminum Floor Plates, Billet Aluminum Pedals and a custom 9 speaker stereo system.

The engine was built to be reliable and maintenance free while maintaining pump gas compatibility. The original 455 block was opened to 4.181 inches and combined with a 4.250-inch RPM forged crank for a slight increase in stroke. The rotating assembly consists of RPM billet big-block Chevy rods, and Diamond 10.58:1 pistons. Edelbrock was the choice of the top end featuring Performer aluminum heads, a dual-plane intake, and an 800-cfm carburetor. A Bullet 245/253-at-.050 hydraulic flat-tappet cam and Harland Sharp 1.5:1 rocker arms were chosen to round out the build. The engine produces 498 hp and a staggering 570 lb-ft of torque. The engine is matched to a Tremec five-speed, Hays aluminum flywheel, and a Centerforce clutch.