1974 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

1974 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: $3,335; Shipping Weight: 3,283 Pounds

Total Production: 26,372*

* Includes 8 Cylinder Production.

Pontiac Firebird, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:

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

Base Price: $3,460; Shipping Weight: 3,504 Pounds

Total Production: *

* Included with 6 Cylinder Production.

Total Base Firebird Production: 26,372

Total with 6 Cylinder Engines: 7,063

Pontiac Firebird Esprit, Body Styles:

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

Base Price: $3,687; Shipping Weight: 3,540 Pounds

Total Production: 22,583

Total Firebird Esprit Production: 22,583

Pontiac Firebird Formula, Body Styles:

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

Base Price: $3,659; Shipping Weight: 3,548 Pounds

Total Production: 14,519

Total Firebird Formula Production: 14,519

Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, Body Styles:

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

Base Price: $4,446; Shipping Weight: 3,655 Pounds

Total Production: 10,255

Total Trans Am Production: 10,255

Total Production all model Firebirds: 73,729

Chassis:

Wheelbase: 108"

Tire Size:

Base Firebird: E78 X 14"

Firebird Esprit: E78 X 14"

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 155 H.P. Standard on Base Firebird V-8, Esprit.

V-8 350 Cubic Inch 170 H.P. Standard on Firebird Formula.

V-8 400 Cubic Inch 225 H.P. Standard on Trans Am. Optional on Firebird Esprit & Formula.

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

V-8 455 Cubic Inch 290 H.P. Optional on Firebird Formula & Trans Am

General Engine Specifications:

See 1974 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: 850 RPM with A/C "Off"

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

Idle CO %: 0.2

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, with 2 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .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: 900 RPM with A/C "Off"

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

Idle CO %: 0.2

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, 2 Barrel Carburetor with Dual Exhaust:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 625 RPM in Drive, with A/C "Off"

Idle CO %: 0.2

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, with 4 Barrel Carburetor:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .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 with A/C "Off"

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

Idle CO %: 0.2

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine, 4 Barrel Carburetor with Dual Exhaust:

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 625 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:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .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:

Automatic Transmission: 650 RPM in Drive

Idle CO %: 0.2

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

Spark Plug Type: AC R46TS

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 625 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:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .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 with A/C "Off"

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

Idle CO %: 0.2

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

Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 625 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:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .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: 625 RPM in Drive with A/C "Off"

Idle CO %: 0.2

8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine, with Dual Exhaust:

Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS

Spark Plug: Gap .040"

Point Gap:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 10 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Automatic Transmission: 625 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:

New Points: .019"

Used Points: .016"

Distributor Cam Angle: 30 Degrees

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

Ignition Timing: 12 Degrees BTDC

Engine Idle Speed:

Standard Transmission: 1,000 RPM with AC "Off"

Automatic Transmission: 750 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: 13.5 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 21-1/2 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan Only: 4-1/2 Quarts

Complete Refill: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4.25 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 350 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 22 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 22.9 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 21.5 Gallons

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan Only: 4-1/2 Quarts

Complete Refill: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 21.9 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 22.9 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 21.9

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan Only: 4-1/2 Quarts

Complete Refill: 11 Quarts

Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints

* With New Oil Filter

8 Cylinder, 455 Cubic Inch Engine:

Cooling System:

With Heater: 20.3 Quarts

With Air Conditioning: 21.3 Quarts

Radiator Pressure Cap:

With Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Without Air Conditioning: 14-17 PSI

Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees

Fuel Tank: 21.5

Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*

Manual Transmission:

Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints

Automatic Transmission:

Pan Only: 4-1/2 Quarts

Complete Refill: 11 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: 24-32 Inch Lbs

Used Bearings: 8-12 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: 1-1/8"

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.

1974 Pontiac Historical Data:

Introduction date for the 1974 Pontiac line was on September 20, 1973.

Total 1974 Pontiac Production was 580,748, including 73,729 Firebirds.

1974 Pontiac Colors & Codes:

Code Color

11 Cameo White

19 Starlight Black

24 Porcelain Blue

26 Regatta Blue

29 Admiralty Blue

36 Gulfmist Aqua

40 Fernmist Green

44 Lakemist Green

46 Limefire Green

49 Pinemist Green

50 Carmel Beige

51 Sunstorm Yellow

53 Denver Gold

55 Colonial Gold

59 Crestwood Brown

64 Ascot Silver

66 Fire Coral Bronze

69 Shadowmist Brown

74 Honduras Maroon

75 Buccaneer Red

Promotional Model Cars Available:

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