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Originally Posted by Charlie Brengun
The article mentions they used the Pontiac V8 up until 1981, is that right? And then.. why did they use Olds engines in the late 70's firebirds & trans ams?
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Similar basic design for the 265 & 301 in 1977-1981. Olds engines were used due to emissions. Starting in 1977 GM went to "engine by General Motors" instead of guaranteeing you got the division of car you ordered's engine (unless you ordered the high end performance like the W72). Lots of unhappy customers over that.