QuestionThanks,
If the "numbers match" with the current motor, wouldn't it be worth it to try to salvage it if possible? I don't know much about that year pontiac 400 motors, or how good they are.
ellsworth
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Hi, my son just got a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. It has 120,000+ miles on it, so I imagine it's pretty tired.
What would your suggestions be for a rebuild?
I'm also looking for performance, as long as it stays "streetable."
Maybe a 30 overbore, a little cam?
Answer -
Hi Ellsworth;
Well at 120,000 it is more than tired, its close to dead. I would look in your area for a engine rebuilding co. and buy a rebuilt engine to replace the old one, as far as the hi per, if the engine builder is a good one he should have most any combo. that you would want, I think that would be your best bet. (a crate motor) . ok
and with the fuel now a days you should stick to street legal parts.
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you could keep it if you wanted to , or ask some of the better engine builders what they think - if you were to have them build you motor it might cost a bit more, try this type in ( engine rebuilders ) and try (crate motors ) you will find a bunch of places ok
