1970 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
Model Designations:
Pontiac, Firebird, Series 223, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac, Firebird Esprit, Series 224, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac, Firebird Formula 400, Series 226, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac, Firebird Trans Am, Series 228, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Firebird, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #22387
Base Price: $2,875; Shipping Weight: 3,140 Pounds
Total Production: 18,874
Total Base Firebird Production: 18,874
Total with Standard Transmission: 2,899
Total with Automatic Transmission: 15,975
Total with 6 Cylinder Engines: 3,134
Pontiac Firebird Esprit, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #22487
Base Price: $3,241; Shipping Weight: 3,435 Pounds
Total Production: 18,961
Total Firebird Esprit Production: 18,961
Total with Standard Transmission: 2,104
Total with Automatic Transmission: 16,857
Pontiac Firebird Formula 400, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #22687
Base Price: $3,370; Shipping Weight: 3,470 Pounds
Total Production: 7,708
Total Firebird Formula 400 Production: 7,708
Total with Standard Transmission: 2,777
Total with Automatic Transmission: 4,931
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 5 Passenger, Body Style #22837
Base Price: $4,305; Shipping Weight: 3,550 Pounds
Total Production: 3,196
Total Trans Am Production: 3,196
Total with Standard Transmission: 1,769
Total with Automatic Transmission: 1,427
Total L74 Trans Ams: 3,108
L74's with Standard Transmission: 1,769
L74's with Automatic Transmission: 1,339
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 108"
Tire Size: Not Available
Engine Availability:
Engine Horsepower Model Availability
I-6 250 Cubic Inch 155 H.P. Standard
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 255 H.P. Standard on Firebird Esprit, Optional on Base Firebird
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 265 H.P. Standard on Firebirds with Automatic
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 330 H.P. Standard on Firebird 400
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 345 H.P. Standard on Firebird Trans Am
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 370 H.P. Optional on Firebird Trans Am (Ram Air)
General Engine Specifications:
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Tune Up Specifications:
6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46T
Spark Plug Gap: .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: TDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 700 RPM; 400 RPM with A/C "Off"
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46T
Spark Plug Gap: .035"
Point Gap: .019"
Dwell Angle: 31-34 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Timing: 4 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive: 400 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Of"
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5 PSI
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46S
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 800 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 2 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46S
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 800 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 4 Barrel Carburetor:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45S
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 950 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engines with Ram Air:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45S
Spark Plug: Gap .035"
Point Gap: .016"
Distributor Cam Angle: 28-32 Degrees
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 9 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 950 RPM with A/C "Off"
Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5 to 6-1/2 PSI
Valve Specifications:
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Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:
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Engine Tightening Specifications:
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Capacities:
6 Cylinder:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 11.3 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 13 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees
Fuel Tank:
Passenger Cars: 21-1/2 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Pan: 3 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 19-1/2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 20-1/4 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 19-1/2 Gallons (With Evaporative Control System: 17 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed:
Saginaw: 3-1/2 Pints
Muncie: 4 Pints
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Two Speed Automatic Transmission:
Pan: 3 Quarts
Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts
Turbo Hydramatic 350:
Pan: 2-1/2 Quarts
Dry Capacity: 5 Quarts
Turbo Hydramatic 400:
Pan: 3.75 Quarts
Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-3/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 18.5 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 18.75 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap:
With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 190 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 19-1/2 Gallons (With Evaporative Control System: 17 Gallons)
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed:
Saginaw: 3-1/2 Pints
Muncie: 4 Pints
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Two Speed Automatic Transmission:
Pan: 3 Quarts
Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts
Turbo Hydramatic 350:
Pan: 2-1/2 Quarts
Dry Capacity: 5 Quarts
Turbo Hydramatic 400:
Pan: 3.75 Quarts
Dry Capacity: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 3-3/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:
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Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
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Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:
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Rear Axle Specifications:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.009"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Nut
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-30 Inch Lbs
Used Bearings: 14-20 Inch Lbs.
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: Slip fit plus .008" Tight
Type "C" Differential:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .005"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Spacer
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-25 Inch Lbs
Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Lbs.
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment:
New Bearings: .004 Inch Pounds
Used Bearings: .004 Inch Pounds
Brake Specifications:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2-15/16"
Front: 1-1/8"
Rear: 7/8"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1-1/8"
Drum Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
All Models:
Caster: +1/2 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1/4 Degrees
Right: +1/4 Degrees
Toe In: 1/8 to 1/4"
Toe-Out on Turns:
Outer Wheel: 18 Degrees
Inner Wheel: 20 Degrees
Carburetor Specifications:
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Popular Options:
Air Conditioning; Heater & Defroster; AM Radio; AM-FM Push Button Radio; Stereo Tape Player; Rear Seat Speaker; Electric Antenna; Variable Ratio Power Steering; Power Brakes; Electric Clock; Rally Gauge Package with Tachometer; Tinted Windshield; Padded Dash; Remote Control Side Mirror; Bucket Seats; Reclining Passenger Side Bucket Seat; Power Windows; Power Left Bucket Seat; Tilt Steering Wheel; DeLuxe Steering Wheel; Formula Steering Wheel; Two Speed Wipers & Washer; Cruise Control; Rear Defogger; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally Wheels; Back Up Lights; Bumper Guards; Safe-T-Track; Heavy Duty Battery; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.
1970 Pontiac Historical Data:
Introduction date for the 1970 Pontiac line was on September 18, 1969.
Total 1970 Pontiac Production was 692,303, including 48,739 Firebirds.
1970 Pontiac Colors & Codes:
Code Color
06 Orbit Orange
10 Polar White
14 Palladium Silver
19 Starlight Black
25 Bermuda Blue
26 Lucerne Blue
28 Atoll Blue
34 Mint Turquoise
43 Key Lime Green
45 Palasade Green
47 Verdoro Green
48 Pepper Green
50 Sierra Yellow
51 Golden Rod Yellow
53 Coronado Gold
55 Baja Gold
60 Orbit Orange
63 Palomino Copper
75 Carousel Red
67 Castillian Bronze
75 Cardinal Red
78 Burgundy
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