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Member ID: TransAmosarusRex

Location: NeW yOrK, New York

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1981 Pontiac Trans Am

Major Upgrades

  • bore-increase
  • engine swap

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    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

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Question: What engine would you prefer in a 79-81 Trans Am?

Last updated: Jun 02, 2007

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`~*angela*~’s Pontiac Trans Am:
“T/A REX”

  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 469

TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 120


TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 331TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 331
*2004* In the fall of '04 I FINALLY was able to reclaim the built pontiac 400 motor that originally came with the T/A when I first bought it. Long story here that I wont get into. So here are just a few pix of the swap, but I still have to get some good shots of the motor in the car all cleaned up!

TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 192TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 187

TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 318


*I went from an Olds 403 6.6 back to the '72 Pontiac 400 bored .030" over, which was ALREADY IN THE CAR WHEN I BOUGHT IT! Yes, my snorkel scoop is fuctional and I need it for CLEARANCE for the high rise intake and carb. The original stock shaker, which I dont have, would not fit anyway.

*FEB. '06* Just to make sure no one misunderstands my situation here: I have no reason to 'un-mod' a perfectly good motor just to go back to the original look of the car. And just because I need the snorkel for CLEARANCE OF MODS, does not mean I am 'claiming' to have 'big power' although T/A REX can definitely hold his own. This scoop was already on the car when I bought it. And I like the look of it anyway.. I wouldnt want to go back. It's a more unique look since most 2nd gens have shakers.. I like being different.

TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 193


TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 153


*It's such a good feeling having a full blooded PONTIAC now!! That motor was MEANT for this car*
TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 188TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 189
.......................................................................*MMM ALUMINUMMMM*.......................................................................

TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 190


*There is still alot more I wish I could do. This is by no means a 'finished' project!

TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 135


---------------------------------------------------------*MOD LIST BELOW*--------------------------------------------------------

TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 108TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 108

....................-1972 PONTIAC 400
....................-bored .030" over
....................-crank balanced ground 10-10
....................-forged flat head Speed Pro pistons
....................-Holley 750 cfm double pumper carb
....................-Edelbrock performer rpm intake
....................-11" stall converter
....................-crane cam
....................-1.6 aluminum Harlon Sharp roller rockers
....................-hydrolic lifters
....................-Moroso chrome valve covers
....................-K&N breathers
....................-accel plugs and wires
....................-accel distributer
....................-9:1 compression
....................-Flowtech headers (original ceramic headers were unfortunately destroyed grr)
....................-true dual custom exhaust w/H pipe
....................-dual Flowmaster SUPER 40 series mufflers (removed summer 05)
....................-GM shift kitted TH350 transmission
....................-limited slip posi rear end 10 bolt 373 gears
....................-Complete Resto-solid body and frame-no rust
....................-new black paint (may 05)
....................-35%tint on sides, 20% rear
....................-blue decals (looks teal in photos) (removed may 05)
....................-Harwood snorkle scoop
....................-spikey rear plate frame
....................-window banners
....................-rear mud guards
....................-Cragar chrome rimz, rear tires 275-60-15, front tires 195-70-14
....................-traction bars
....................-4 wheel disk brakes
....................-sky jacker air shocks in rear
....................-sunpro oil pressure and water temp guages
....................-new carpet
....................-new headliner
....................-blue flame floor mats (removed)
....................-blue flame steering wheel (removed)
....................-custom leather center console piece w/embroidered blue phoenix
....................-new weather molding/stripping
....................-PA system fully equiped with Dino growls

*I plan on doing alot more to it as I get the funds:

....................-new tires
....................-blue under glow, and out of snorkel
....................-silver flame rear view mirror
....................-sound system upgrade
....................-new carb.
....................-possibly custom bird painted on new black paint. no more decals for me.
TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 108TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 108

TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 98


TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 191


TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 124


TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 99


1. !NTRO
2. T/A REX's NEW LOOK!
3. More NEW REXTER!OR (graffiti photoshoot)
4. NEW REXTER!OR pt2 (transam-continental-rail-rex)
5. REX's "Trademark" exterior..what made him *famous*)
6. !NTER!OR, R!MZ, & T!RES
7. ENG!NE P!X & SPECS (you are here)
8. XXX Auto~body REXperience XXX (B!K!N! P!X)
9. DR!VER
10 BEFORE & AFTER
11 REXtras & REXcessories
12 The NAME: T/A REX!
13 AUTOMOT!VE PROFESS!ONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
14 PHOTOSHOOT: TransAmosaurusRex81 & TurboVaderT87 (87 Turbo Buick)
15 Random Stuff I like!
16 *SIGS* & Photoshops
17 Phoenix/Firebird Graphix
18 *my 95 camaro*
19 poll results:

TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 99


TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 282


TransAmosarusRex's 1981 Pontiac Trans Am NeW yOrK, NY Customized with Crane Cams Engine Comps., Custom Exhaust, Edelbrock Intake, GM Performance Parts Transmission, Accel Engine Electronics, Cragar Wheels, Sunpro Gauges, Hankook Tires, Pioneer Head Unit, Sony Speakers, Kicker Subwoofers - 116

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Location: NeW yOrK, New York