1977 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
Model Designations:
Pontiac, Firebird, Series 2F, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac, Firebird Esprit, Series 2F, 6 & 8 Cylinder
Pontiac, Firebird Formula, Series 2F, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac, Firebird Trans Am, Series 2F, 8 Cylinder
Pontiac Firebird, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #S87
Base Price: $34,269; Shipping Weight: 3,264 Pounds
Total Production: *
* 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Combined.
Pontiac Firebird, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #S87
Base Price: $4,334; Shipping Weight: 3,349 Pounds
Total Production: 30,642*
* 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Combined.
Pontiac Firebird Esprit, 6 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #T87
Base Price: $4,550; Shipping Weight: 3,312 Pounds
Total Production: *
* 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Combined.
Pontiac Firebird Esprit, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #T87
Base Price: $4,615; Shipping Weight: 3,397 Pounds
Total Production: 34,548*
* 6 & 8 Cylinder Production Combined.
Pontiac Firebird Formula, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #U87
Base Price: $4,976; Shipping Weight: 3,411 Pounds
Total Production: 21,801
Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, 8 Cylinder, Body Styles:
2 Door Hardtop Coupe, 4 Passenger, Body Style #W87
Base Price: $5,456; Shipping Weight: 3,526 Pounds
Total Production: 68,745
Chassis:
Wheelbase: 108.1
Standard Tire Size: FR78 X 15"
Trans Am: GR70 X 15"
Engine Availability:
Engine Horsepower Model Availability
V-6 231 Cubic Inch 105 H.P. Standard on Firebird, except Formula & Trans Am.
V-8 301 Cubic Inch 135 H.P. Standard on all 8 Cylinder except Trans Am.
V-8 305 Cubic Inch 145 H.P. Optional on Firebirds except Trans Am.
V-8 350 Cubic Inch 170 H.P. Optional on Firebirds except Trans Am
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 180 H.P. Standard on Firebird Trans Am.
V-8 400 Cubic Inch 200 H.P. Optional on Firebird Trans Am.
V-8 403 Cubic Inch 185 H.P. Optional on Firebird
General Engine Specifications:
See 1977 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Tune Up Specifications:
Note: Tune Up Specifications below are for all models of Pontiac, except Astre & Sunbird
4 Cylinder 151 Cubic Inch Engines, Except Even Fire Engines:
Spark Plug Type: AC R44TSX
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-3-4-2
Ignition Timing:
Standard Transmission: 14 Degrees BTDC @ 1,000 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission:
Without A/C: 500 RPM; 1,000 RPM with throttle solenoid energized
With A/C: 500 RPM; 1,200 RPM with throttle solenoid energized
Automatic Transmission:
Without A/C: 500 RPM in Drive; 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized
With A/C: 650 RPM in Drive; 850 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized
Fast Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 2,200 RPM on high step of fast idle cam.
Automatic Transmission: 2,400 RPM on high step of fast idle cam
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4 to 5-1/2 PSI
6 Cylinder 231 Cubic Inch Engines, Even Fire Engines:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TSX
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-6-5-4-3-2
Ignition Timing:
Automatic Transmission: 15 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM in Drive; 670 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized
Fuel Pump Pressure: 4-1/4 to 5-3/4 PSI
8 Cylinder 301 Cubic Inch Engines:
Spark Plug Type: AC R46TSX
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing:
Standard Transmission: 16 Degrees BTDC
Automatic Transmission: 12 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 750 RPM; 850 RPM with throttle solenoid energized
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive: 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized
Fast Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 1,750 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 1,750 RPM
Fuel Pump Pressure: 7 to 8-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder 305 Cubic Inch Engines:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS
Spark Plug: Gap .045"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing:
Automatic Transmission: 8 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM in Drive: 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized
Fuel Pump Pressure: 7-1/2 to 9 PSI
8 Cylinder 350 Cubic Inch Engines, Distributor at rear of engine, counter-clockwise rotation. Fuel Pump on Left Side of Engine:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing:
Automatic Transmission: 16 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 575 RPM in Drive: 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized
Fast Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 1,800 RPM
Fuel Pump Pressure: 7-1/2 to 9 PSI
8 Cylinder 350 Cubic Inch Engines, Distributor at rear of engine, clockwise rotation. (Chevrolet Built):
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TS
Spark Plug: Gap .045"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing:
Automatic Transmission: 8 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission:
Except High Altitude: 550 RPM in Drive: 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized
High Altitude: 600 RPM in Drive: 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized
Fast Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 1,600 RPM
Fuel Pump Pressure: 7-1/2 to 9 PSI
8 Cylinder 350 Cubic Inch Engines, Distributor at rear of engine, counter-clockwise rotation (Oldsmobile Built):
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TZ
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing:
Automatic Transmission:
Except Firebird & Ventura California: 20 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM
Firebird & Ventura California: 18 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission:
Except High Altitude: 550 RPM in Drive: 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized
High Altitude: 600 RPM in Drive: 700 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized
Fast Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 1,000 RPM
Fuel Pump Pressure: 7-1/2 to 9 PSI
8 Cylinder 400 Cubic Inch Engines:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45TSX
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing:
Except Firebird High Performance Engine: 16 Degrees BTDC
Firebird High Performance Engine: 18 Degrees BTDC
Engine Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 775 RPM
Automatic Transmission:
Except Firebird High Performance Engine: 575 RPM in Drive; 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized.
Firebird High Performance Engine: 600 RPM in Drive; 700 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized.
Fast Idle Speed:
Standard Transmission: 1,800 RPM
Automatic Transmission: 1,800 RPM
Fuel Pump Pressure: 7 to 8-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder 403 Cubic Inch Engines except California & High Altitude:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45SZ
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 22 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 550 RPM in Drive, 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized
Fast Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 900 RPM
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI
8 Cylinder 403 Cubic Inch Engines California & High Altitude:
Spark Plug Type: AC R45SZ
Spark Plug: Gap .060"
Firing Order: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Timing: 20 Degrees BTDC @ 1,100 RPM
Engine Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission:
Except High Altitude: 550 RPM in Drive, 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized
High Altitude: 600 RPM in Drive, 650 RPM in Drive with throttle solenoid energized
Fast Idle Speed:
Automatic Transmission: 1,000 RPM
Fuel Pump Pressure: 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 PSI
Valve Specifications:
See 1977 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Pistons, Rings, Wrist Pin, Crankshaft, & Bearing Data:
See 1977 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Engine Tightening Specifications:
See 1977 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Capacities:
6 Cylinder:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 13.2 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 13.2 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 2-/12 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 4 Quarts
Complete Refill: 10 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4.25 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 301 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 19.5 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 19.5 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6-1/2 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 2-/12 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, 350 Cubic Inch Engine with Fuel Pump on Driver's Side of Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 20.3 Quarts
With Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty System: 23 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 2-/12 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, 350 Cubic Inch Engine with Fuel Pump on Driver's Side of Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 16 Quarts
With Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty System: 18.2 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21 Gallons
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 2-/12 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 with Standard Transmission:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 21.1 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 22.9 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
8 Cylinder, 400 Cubic Inch Engine with Automatic Transmission:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 20.4 Quarts
With Air Conditioning: 21.2 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
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 Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty System: 23 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21
Engine Oil Refill: 6 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 2-1/2 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, 403 Cubic Inch Engine:
Cooling System:
With Heater: 17.1 Quarts
With Air Conditioning & Heavy Duty System:: 19.4 Quarts
Radiator Pressure Cap: 14-17 PSI
Thermostat Opening: 195 Degrees
Fuel Tank: 21
Engine Oil Refill: 5 Quarts*
Manual Transmission:
Three Speed: 3-1/2 Pints
Four Speed: 2-1/2 Pints
Automatic Transmission:
Pan Only: 4 Quarts
Complete Refill: 9-1/2 Quarts
Rear Axle: 4-1/4 Pints
* With New Oil Filter
Delco-Remy Distributor Specifications:
See 1977 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Delco-Remy Alternator & Regulator Specifications:
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Delco-Remy Starting Motor Specifications:
See 1977 Pontiac Engines & Engine Accessories:
Rear Axle Specifications:
Carrier Type: Integral
Ring Gear & Pinion Backlash:
Method: Shims
Adjustment: .006"-.008"
Pinion Bearing Preload:
Method: Pinion Shaft Nut should be tightened with inch-pound torque wrench
Adjustment:
New Bearings: 20-25 Inch Lbs.
Used Bearings: 10-15 Inch Lbs
Differential Bearing Preload:
Method: Shims
Adjustment:
New Bearings: .001"-.008"
Used Bearings: .001"-.008"
Brake Specifications:
Brake Drum Diameter: 9-1/2"
Wheel Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 2.9375"
Rear: .938"
Master Cylinder Bore:
Disc Brakes: 1"
Power Brakes: 1.125"
Wheel Alignment Specifications:
All Models:
Caster: +1 Degrees
Camber:
Left: +1 Degrees
Right: +1 Degrees
Toe In: 0 to 1/8"
Carburetor Specifications:
See 1977 General Motors Carburetor Specifications:
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; Cruise Control; Rear Defogger; Wire Wheel Discs; Rally Wheels; Safe-T-Track; Heavy Duty Battery; Various Trim Options; Various Engine & Transmission Options, and much more.
1977 Pontiac Historical Data:
Introduction date for the 1977 Pontiac line was on September 30, 1976.
Total 1977 Pontiac Production was 911,050.
1977 Pontiac Colors & Codes:
Code Color
11 Cameo White
13 Sterling Silver
15 Gray
19 Starlight Black
21 Lombard Blue
22 Glacier Blue
29 Nautilus Blue
32 Royal Lime
36 Firethorn Red
37 Cordovan Maroon
38 Aquamarine
44 Bahia Green
48 Berkshire Green
50 Cream Gold
51 Golden Rod Yellow
61 Mojave Tan
63 Buckskin
64 Fiesta Orange
69 Brentwood Brown
72 Roman Red
75 Buccaneer Red
78 Mandarin Orange
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