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Old 02-14-2010, 12:12 PM
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I have a 1979 Forumla Firebird. The car is all original from the factory. Matching numbers across the board. It contains a 350 chevy engine. I have never found another like it. I'm looking for some help guys. If anyone knows....please point me in the right direction. I also bought this car brand new. In 1978.

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Old 02-14-2010, 12:15 PM
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Old 02-14-2010, 12:26 PM
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5.7 chevy

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Old 02-14-2010, 12:32 PM
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I'm no 2nd gen expert but a 350 sbc was never available from the factory in any '79 F-body I know of..............
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Old 02-14-2010, 12:35 PM
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It was in the Camaro Z28 and I'm pretty sure in the Bird also. I know of a 79 Formula that had a SBC from the Factory, 4spd car that got cut up to repair a Trans Am. I'd have saved the Formula myself.

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Old 02-14-2010, 01:24 PM
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What is code for the engine in the VIN.I have never seen a 79 bird with a 350 chevy engine from the factory.
W = 301
Z = 400
K =olds 403

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Engine codes DRJ or DRY - 5.7 L V-8 170 hp Manual or automatic.

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Old 02-14-2010, 01:39 PM
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According to this it could be an L, X, or R code

http://www.oldride.com/library/1979_..._firebird.html

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VIN code L is a 350 sbc in a '79 formula

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Old 02-14-2010, 02:14 PM
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Docs I have show 79 Firebird w/350sbc (LM1) production was 1089 cars. Dunno if it was a calif. only thing or maybe a credit option?

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Old 02-14-2010, 06:50 PM
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thank you all for help

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Old 02-14-2010, 07:07 PM
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my car is l code . where did you find info on 1089 built

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