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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
09 10 01 09 10