This 1969 Pontiac Firebird Restomod is a no-expense-spared, twin-turbo street and strip build combining classic Trans Am-inspired styling with serious modern performance. At its heart is a GM Performance LS3-based 416ci stroker built specifically for boost, featuring a SCAT forged crankshaft, Callies forged connecting rods, custom JE-coated pistons, Katech piston oil squirters, ARP main and head studs, PRC ported cylinder heads, Athena stainless O-ring head gaskets, Manton pushrods and trunnion kit, a custom turbo camshaft, Moroso trap-door oil pan, high-volume oil pump, and Meziere electric water pump. Induction is handled by a Precision Metalcraft fabricated intake manifold with a GM drive-by-wire throttle body, while ignition duties are managed by GM LS3 coils, Granatelli plug wires, and a GM ECU. Butler Racing fabricated valve covers complete the highly detailed engine compartment. Forced induction comes from a pair of Precision 6266 CEA ball-bearing turbochargers supported by Precision wastegates, an STS blow-off valve, Accusump turbo aftercooler, and a massive Treadstone 1,300-horsepower-rated intercooler. Power is routed through a TCI-built 4L80E transmission equipped with a lower first gear, red clutches, finned deep oil pan, full-reverse manual valve body, trans brake, TCI transmission cooler, PTC 9-inch turbo torque converter, TCI SFI flexplate, and SFI Kevlar transmission blanket. A Denny's nitrous-proof driveshaft transfers power to a Ford 9-inch rear end fitted with a factory Ford spool, 3.73 street gears, 28-spline Currie axles, and 1/2-inch race studs. The fuel system is equally substantial, utilizing Injector Dynamics ID1000 injectors, dual Aeromotive 340 Stealth pumps, a Holley boost-referenced fuel-pressure regulator, a 26-gallon fuel-injection-ready factory-style tank, stainless braided fuel lines, and stainless hard lines. An Accusump 3-quart pre-oiler and custom crankcase ventilation catch can provide additional engine protection. Cooling and electrical upgrades include an aluminum radiator, Derale shroud with dual electric fans, 180-amp one-wire alternator, MSD 2-step and tach adapter, and a NASCAR-style low-drag, high-RPM power-steering pump. A lime-green Stroud parachute is also included. The chassis has been extensively upgraded to complement the Firebird's performance capability. A TCI tubular front subframe incorporates polished stainless control arms, billet adjustable shocks, polished billet 2-inch aluminum drop spindles, Wilwood polished billet hubs, a chrome 1-1/4-inch front stabilizer bar, and power rack-and-pinion steering. The rear suspension features a chrome-moly adjustable four-link with polished billet adjustable coil-over shocks and a polished billet rear stabilizer bar. Tubular subframe connectors and a tubular transmission crossmember further reinforce the chassis. Braking is handled by Wilwood slotted and cross-drilled disc brakes at all four corners, along with a Wilwood master cylinder, line lock, stainless brake lines, and braided stainless hoses. A complete 3-1/2-inch stainless-steel exhaust system features Quick Time Performance electric cutouts with side exits behind the front tires, polished MagnaFlow mufflers, full polished tailpipes, turbo blankets, and wrapped exhaust piping. The exterior carries an unmistakable Trans Am influence, highlighted by a custom Trans Am hood with fiberglass skin over a steel frame, Trans Am side scoops and rear spoiler, one-off stainless-steel grilles, custom-fabricated radiator support, Ringbrothers billet hood hinges, and hood pins. The body is finished in striking House of Kolor candy-lime paint with Kameleon ghost Trans Am stripes, while digital sequential taillights and billet taillight trim add a modern finishing touch. Inside, the Firebird blends race-ready equipment with street-oriented comfort. Features include a 10-point roll cage, custom parachute release, Ididit steering column, billet steering controls and steering wheel,

#109 • 1969 PONTIAC FIRE BIRD COUPE

Lot #109

Item #

25541770

Year

1969

OTHER/NOTES

1969 Pontiac Firebird Restomod with twin-turbo LS3-based 416ci stroker engine, Precision 6266 CEA ball-bearing turbochargers, TCI-built 4L80E transmission, Ford 9-inch rear end, Wilwood disc brakes, custom Trans Am styling, 10-point roll cage

Tires

front

Cab

Heat

Transmission

Manual

Tank

Stainless

Blade

S

Engine Manufacturer

Ford

Transmission Manufacturer

Ford

Turbo

Yes

Bin Extension

Manual

Tires or Tracks

Tires

Conditioner Type

Steel