1979 Trans Am Engines

1979 Trans Am Engines

Engine - CID	Code	Vin Code	HP @ RPM	Torque Lb/Ft @ RPM
301	NA, X4, X6	W	150@4000	240@2400
403 (Olds)	QE, QJ, QK, QL, Q6, TD, TE	K	185@4800	320@2200
T/A 6.6	WH	Z	220@4000	320@2800

1979 Tranmissions

Transmission	Code	Usage
3-Speed Auto	JC, JD, KX, LM, LP, LT, ME, MJ	301, 403 (Olds)
4-Speed Manual, Borg-Warner T-10	UF, UH	301, T/A 6.6

Rear Axle Identification Codes

		Axle Ratio	Code
		2.41	2PS, 5PV
		2.56	2PT
		2.73	2PU
		3.08	2PO, 2PW, 5PQ
		3.23	2PX

All ring gears are 8 1/2" and have positraction

Carburetor Usage

Engine	Transmission	Carb #
301	Automatic	17059272
301	Manual	17059271
400	Manual	17059263
403 w/Federal Emissions w/o AC	Automatic	17059250
403 w/Federal Emissions w/AC	Automatic	17059253