"Actual Match Race" 1969 440 'Cuda vs 1973 Firebird Formula 'SD-455'
Yes Cudavert.
No Trans Am 'garbage trim' on my sisters Formula SD-455.
Had the Reverse Shaker Hood Scoop, but it was not functional, as the
steel-plate was riveted closed {as per EPA Emission requirements}.
It came through with a fiberglass front valance that had a small lower air-spoiler.
And it did have the 'optional' Rear Spoiler.
It was 'Buccaneer Red', the only Firebird Formula SD-455 Automatic ever produced
in that color.
It came through with Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Electic Windows, and
Power Front Disc-Brakes and a 3.08 Rear.
But, my father put in a set of {3.90 Gears}, and disconnected the A/C Compressor,
and other under hood items that were not required for 'optimal' performance.
The SD-455 was rated at 310 HP by the Factory but NHRA corrected it to 345 HP
in the #3470 lb. car, which factored it at 10.05 Wt/Hp {NHRA Class E/SA}.
Production Numbers for 1973 Formula SD-455
* Automatics........33
* 4-Speeds..........10
Yes Cudavert.
No Trans Am 'garbage trim' on my sisters Formula SD-455.
Had the Reverse Shaker Hood Scoop, but it was not functional, as the
steel-plate was riveted closed {as per EPA Emission requirements}.
It came through with a fiberglass front valance that had a small lower air-spoiler.
And it did have the 'optional' Rear Spoiler.
It was 'Buccaneer Red', the only Firebird Formula SD-455 Automatic ever produced
in that color.
It came through with Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Electic Windows, and
Power Front Disc-Brakes and a 3.08 Rear.
But, my father put in a set of {3.90 Gears}, and disconnected the A/C Compressor,
and other under hood items that were not required for 'optimal' performance.
The SD-455 was rated at 310 HP by the Factory but NHRA corrected it to 345 HP
in the #3470 lb. car, which factored it at 10.05 Wt/Hp {NHRA Class E/SA}.
Production Numbers for 1973 Formula SD-455
* Automatics........33
* 4-Speeds..........10
