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Old 10-22-2020, 11:28 AM
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Default 1975 Formula 350 ' L76'

I picked up a dealers book for 1976 Pontiac's a while ago, and have enjoyed flipping through it;
I'd really like to get others, but generally the "price of admission" is such that I cannot justify it.
Recently, while flipping through this album, I realized that the 'L76' 350-4bbl engine wasn't available in 1976 (at least not on the Firebird).

I previously knew that this engine option returned for 1975 after being on hiatus since the end of the 1969 model year, so I just assumed that it was available through to 1977 in the Formula.

Are there any break downs of 1975 L76 versus L30 Formulas?

I don't have any good 1975 model year stuff which might have spelled out option limitations on the L76 engine;
What if any were there?
Was it a Formula only option, or was is it available in lesser models?

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Old 10-22-2020, 08:05 PM
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The 76 350 4 bbl was available in California only on the Firebirds, $155 on base and Esprit and $55 on Formula. (no idea of production totals)

The 350 4 bbl was standard engine in the Formula in 1975.
Optional on the base and Esprit. (no idea on production totals)


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/\ thanks John!!

IIRC the L30 moved to a credit option in 1975 0 is that correct?

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2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs)
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L30 was not available on the Formula in 75, it was an available option on the base and Esprit. (6 cyl standard)




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L30 was not available on the Formula in 75, it was an available option on the base and Esprit. (6 cyl standard)



oh!
Now I did not know that!!

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Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.


1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing)
2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs)
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Pontiac bragged about the '76 Formula 350 as a Leader in the auto industry in Fuel Economy for a 350 V-8 engine. I don't recall for sure, but I am pretty sure this was a 2bbl. IIRC it made 26 mpg in testing. A bright yellow / black Formy was used to advertise this and I personally took down the huge posters to clean the glass for the late to arrive 77 posters.

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/\ I recall reading that some time ago.

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Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior
A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car.
Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left.


1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing)
2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs)
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