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    Improve Performance For 79 TA With 403CI

    I had a professional performance shop do the work, so I am unsure. I did get the impression, though, that where the headers attached were an exact fit, so the holes would have lined up and reused.
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    General 1979 Trans Am?

    Not sure if you meant my TA or Doc Timmy's pic, but here is mine.
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    General 1979 Trans Am?

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    General 1979 Trans Am?

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    Help Needed - My Rare 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary *Convertible*

    Just wondering if you ever restored it and if you could post some photos.
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    General 1979 Trans Am?

    I have the same engine, and I wouldn’t overspend. For $6K, I brought my HP from a paltry 185HP at the crank to 250hp. Put in true dual exhaust and new exhaust manifolds, different AT torque converter, rebuilt and re-jetted (larger bowl, no more choke or fast idle), and put 3:42 gears in the...
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    Help Needed - My Rare 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary *Convertible*

    So I just reexamined my 1979 TA convertible and found the National Coach Engineering (NCE) emblem. Mine is an NCE #66. It does have the reinforced frame and the windshield posts seem also to be reinforced.
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    Improve Performance For 79 TA With 403CI

    Thank you for your advice, as I took it to heart. So far, here’s what I have done: Removed the smog pump, put in new, larger exhaust headers/manifold, and rebuilt the exhaust all the way back to the tailpipe, including having a true dual exhaust all the way back. In addition, I put in a new...
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    Help Needed - My Rare 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary *Convertible*

    It also has just 26000 miles. It was a southern California car all its life, stored inside.
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    Help Needed - My Rare 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary *Convertible*

    BTW my car does not seem to be a 10th anniversary. It’s midnight (dark blue) with a 403CI and light blue interior. I can’t find any number on the door jamb to indicate that NCE did the conversion either. The original owner, whose memory is not perfect, seems to the conversion was done...
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    Help Needed - My Rare 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary *Convertible*

    That seems correct but not complete. I have 1979 TA convertible I recently purchased. I bought it from the original owner. I am still doing the research on my particular car’s history and found this information: National Coach Engineering Convertible Trans Am (1978-1981) (In 1978...
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    Improve Performance For 79 TA With 403CI

    Thanks. Is this correct? To convert to am EFI I need the EFI and manifold; a new, more powerful alternator & battery plus a new fuel tank with an electronic fuel pump. Anything else? Any recommendations as to brands and models for aforementioned? What about recommended brand and model...
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    LED Lighting?

    Are there any particular LED tail and backup light kits that work and fit well in a 1979 TA? Same question with using LED light kits or bulbs for The license plate, side maker, trunk, glove compartment, interior, and dashboard lights? Recommendations?
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    Improve Performance For 79 TA With 403CI

    Remove most likely.
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    OER Dashboard

    I am looking to purchase an OER dashboard for my 1979 TA. It seems many usual suppliers do not have any in stock. Anyone suggest a supplier/idea?
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