Cars > Challenges > “Animal” Vs “macho”
1973 Pontiac Trans Am
“Animal”
1979 Pontiac Trans Am hobnail
“macho”
Head to Head
About “Animal”
1973 Pontiac Trans Am, purchased in the fall of 2011 from Restore a Muscle Car in Lincoln, NE. With a little over 60,000 miles on it.
About “macho”
bought in sep 08 on e bay. did a entensive restoration done jan 09............sold swept away by a couple in iowa
Specs for “Animal”
1970 Catalina 455 block, 600 HP
Bored to 4.186
Stroked to 4.25 approx. (468 cubes)
Eagle crank
Eagle forged rods
ARP bolts
JE forged aluminum pistons
Butler performance solid roller lifters & rockers w/stud girdles
Comp chrome molly 3/8 push rods
MSD HEI alum distributor & 6AL high performance ignition with 6000 rpm chip
Braided hoses and chromed parts
Hooker 3" Super Comp ceramic coated headers
2.5 aluminized exhaust pipes with Dyno Max ultra flow mufflers and stainless tips
Aluminum radiator
Dual electric fans
Transmission: TH400 w/ TCI high performance valve body.
Specs for “macho”
6.6 litre 403 olds auto. i bought the 77 grand prix to rob the pontiac 400. however the g/p was to nice to part out plus i wanted to keep the t/a number macthing even if it was an olds 403. sold the t/a did a fluff on the g/p
Factory Options for “Animal”
Original 73 455 auto buccaneer red with black Interior California car.
Original under coating
All original body panels, fenders, doors, hood, nose, no replacement patches or panels.
Rust free; no pitting anywhere.
Factory Options for “macho”
crusie tilt deluxe hobbnail air rear defogger tilt power lock windons trunk snowflakes
Mods for “Animal”
Re-chromed rear bumper
New tail light bezels and lenses
New 17x9 "Honeycomb" cast aluminum wheels
New seat covers
Recovered steering wheel
New carpet
Moser forged steel axle shafts
Competition Engineering Slide-A-Link kit
Engine mods
Traction bars
New window cranks and components
Pioneer stereo system
Mods for “macho”
keyless entry remote power trunk release
Vote This challenge has ended!
| Points for Animal | Total Votes | Points for macho |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | 10 | 7 |
Cars > Challenges > “Animal” Vs “macho”
