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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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1970 Formula 400 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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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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John Wallace - johnta1 Pontiac Power RULES !!! www.wallaceracing.com Winner of Top Class at Pontiac Nationals, 2004 Cordova Winner of Quick 16 At Ames 2004 Pontiac Tripower Nats KRE's MR-1 - 1st 5 second Pontiac block ever! "Every man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts." "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." – Socrates |
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/\ thanks John!!
IIRC the L30 moved to a credit option in 1975 0 is that correct?
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1970 Formula 400 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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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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John Wallace - johnta1 Pontiac Power RULES !!! www.wallaceracing.com Winner of Top Class at Pontiac Nationals, 2004 Cordova Winner of Quick 16 At Ames 2004 Pontiac Tripower Nats KRE's MR-1 - 1st 5 second Pontiac block ever! "Every man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts." "People demand freedom of speech to make up for the freedom of thought which they avoid." – Socrates |
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Quote:
Now I did not know that!!
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1970 Formula 400 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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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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1970 Formula 400 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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