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1978 400 (6.6L)
1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am 400 CID
Automatic Transmission Engine Specifications
Engine Code
YA (early production)
Engine Code
YU (late production)
Engine RPO
L78
Displacement
400 CID
Bore x Stroke
4.1212" x 3.750"
Compression Ratio
7.6:1
Horsepower @ RPM
180@3600
Torque (Lb/Ft) @ RPM
325@1600
Head Casting
NA
Carburetor
4-bbl
Carburetor - Federal
17058276 (early production)
Carburetor - Federal
17058278 (late production)
Camshaft
Part #
527471
Lift, I/E
/
Rocker Arm Ratio
1.5:1
Duration I/E - Degrees
NA / NA
Overlap - Degrees
NA
Intake Valve Dia -
2.11"
Exhaust Valve - Dia
1.66"
Distributor
1103359