1973 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1973 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

Model Designations:

Pontiac, Firebird, Series 2FS, 6 & 8 Cylinder

Pontiac, Firebird Esprit, Series 2FT, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac, Firebird Formula, Series 2FU, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac, Firebird Trans Am, Series 2FV, 8 Cylinder

Pontiac Firebird, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2S87

Base Price: $2,895; Shipping Weight: 3,159 Pounds

Total Production: 14,096*

* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.

Pontiac Firebird, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2S87

Base Price: $3,013; Shipping Weight: 3,380 Pounds

Total Production: *

* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.

Total Base Firebird Production: 14,096

Total with 6 Cylinder Engines: 1,370

Pontiac Firebird Esprit, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2T87

Base Price: $3,249; Shipping Weight: 3,309 Pounds

Total Production: 17,249

Total Firebird Esprit Production: 17,249

Pontiac Firebird Formula, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2U87

Base Price: $3,276; Shipping Weight: 3,318 Pounds

Total Production: 10,116

Total Firebird Formula Production: 10,116

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, Body Styles:

2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #2V87

Base Price: $4,204; Shipping Weight: 3,504 Pounds

Total Production: 4,802

Total Trans Am Production: 4,802

Total Production all model Firebirds: 46,313

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 108"

Tire Size:

Base Firebird: E78 X 14"

Firebird Esprit: Not Available

Firebird Formula: F70 X 14"

Trans Am: F60 X 15"

Engine Availability:

Engine Horsepower Model Availability

I-6 250 Cubic Inch 100 H.P. Standard on Base Firebird.

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 150 H.P. Standard on Firebird V-8, except Trans Am.

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 175 H.P. Optional on Firebird, except Trans Am

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 230 H.P. Optional on Firebird, except Trans Am.

V-8 455 Cubic Inch 250 H.P. Standard on Firebird Trans Am, Optional Firebird

V-8 455 Cubic Inch 310 H.P. Optional on Firebird

General Engine Specifications:

See 1973 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:

Tune Up Specifications:

6 Cylinder, 250 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46T

Spark Plug Gap: .035"

Point Gap:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .016"

Dwell Angle: 32-1/2 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-5-3-6-2-4

Ignition Timing: 6 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 700 RPM; 450 RPM with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, with Standard Transmission:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 900 RPM; 600 RPM with A/C "Off"

Idle CO %: 0.2

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, with Automatic Transmission:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Idle CO %: 0.2

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive

Idle CO %: 0.2

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engines with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: 10 Degrees BTDC

Automatic Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM; 600 RPM with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"

Idle CO %: 0.2

8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: 10 Degrees BTDC

Automatic Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"

Idle CO %: 0.2

8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Super Duty Engine:

Spark Plug Type: AC R44TS

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2

Ignition Timing:

Standard Transmission: 10 Degrees BTDC

Automatic Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM; 600 RPM with A/C "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 750 RPM in Drive; 500 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"

Idle CO %: 0.2

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: 12.4 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan Only: 4 Quarts

Complete Refill: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4.25 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 19.5 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 20.3 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan Only: 4 Quarts

Complete Refill: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18.6 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19.2 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan Only: 3-3/4 Quarts

Complete Refill: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 18.0 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 19.0 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 18

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan Only: 3-3/4 Quarts

Complete Refill: 9-1/2 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 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: Tighten pinion shaft nut with inch-pound torque wrench.

Adjustment:

New Bearings: 20-25 Inch Lbs

Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Lbs.

Differential Bearing Preload:

Method: Shims

Adjustment: Slip fit plus .008" Tight

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: 0 Degrees

Camber:

Left: +1 Degrees

Right: +1 Degrees

Toe In: 1/8 to 1/4"

Carburetor Specifications:

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Popular Options:

Air Conditioning; Heater & Defroster; AM Radio; AM-FM Push Button RadioAM-FM Stereo Radio; AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8 Track 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.

1973 Pontiac Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1973 Pontiac line is not available.

Total 1973 Pontiac Production was 919,872, including 46,313 Firebirds.

1973 Pontiac Colors & Codes:

Code Color

11 Cameo White

19 Starlight Black

24 Porcelain Blue

26 Regatta Blue

29 Admiralty Blue

42 Verdant Green

44 Slate Green

46 Golden Olive

48 Brewster Green

51 Sunlight Yellow

56 Desert Tan

60 Valencia Gold

62 Spice Bronze

64 Ascot Silver

66 Burnished Amber

68 Burma Brown

74 Florentine Red

75 Buccaneer Red

81 Mesa Tan

97 Navajo Orange

Promotional Model Cars Available:

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