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'71 GTO engine
Hi everyone. I don't think I have any intention of buying it, at least not at this moment, but I'm looking at a '71 GTO with the original engine. Owner claims it is a 400 RAM AIR III motor. Is there anything unique or different from this motor in comparison to a regular 400?? Is this a more sought after motor?? What horsepower and compression ratio would this be?? Thank you very much, Carmine.
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BTW: No such thing as a RA III 400 in 71. Actually, no RA option available other than the 455 HO...Standard on the 71 Judge
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Mike/Illinois |
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OK. Thanks Mike. Then are you saying if in fact this is the original motor, then it can't be a RA III?? Possibly, he is not well informed or misrepresenting this motor. Would the HP be 300?? Thank you, Carmine.
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RA III
Ad states it is a YS code Ram Air III 400 engine.
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Here's a chart.
http://www.wallaceracing.com/engine.htm 69-70 had RA III at 366 hp , YS in 71 a 300 hp automatic
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Mike/Illinois |
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YS would have been the base 400 engine in 1970 anyway. Not RA3. YS is also the 300hp engine for `71. It should have 96 heads on it.
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Wasn't ram air available on the base 400 and optional D-port 455 on all 71 GTOs? I know it was optional on 455HOs, but I don't think it was restricted to them.
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No, Pontiac in 1971 never offered the RA option on anything other than 455 HO. 1972 RA was standard only on 455 HO. Go figure...
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Mike/Illinois |
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Follow up questions
Hope it's ok to post these questions here. Did all '71 GTO's come with a stock 400 engine?? Was the 455 optional/extra cost?? Would a Judge automatically have the 455 engine?? I see a spoiler on the trunk lid of some GTO's. Was this optional or did it come with Judges only?? I also see a hood tach on some. Was this optional for all models?? Would a Judge automatically get this?? Many thanks, Carmine.
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What car are you referring too? If you can post a link we can discuss in detail?
To answer some questions: All 71 GTO had the T-41 front and a standard 400. 24237 and 24267 cars only. Plus other things.. Optional 455 was auto only Optional 455 HO with optional RA Standard on Judge in 71 455 HO RA with rear spoiler, judge stripes, blacked out grill and scoops, glovebox emblem, and t handle shifter on manuals with dechromed rally IIs. Optional on all GTOs was hood tach, posi, etc..
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Mike/Illinois |
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Whatever you do, either physically check out the car yourself with as much research as you can get or pay a service to inspect the car for you. I used an inspection service for my 73 Trans Am, then arranged to see it in person armed with the inspection report. Money well spent.
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Good advice
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Carmine,
What state is the '71 GTO located in, and is it a manual or automatic?
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_______________________________________ 1971 T-37 Laurentian Green/Sandalwood buckets 455/1971 #96 heads/TH400/3.31 12-bolt posi/4-wheel discs |
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Not sure of the transmission type. I looked at so many of them, I forget. I believe the car was at a dealer in Colorado, Carmine.
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