1972 Pontiac GTO Additional Info:
1972 Pontiac Lemans GTO.Car has been meticulously taken care of and garaged. It has a clear title and PHS documentation. Not numbers matching engine. Explained below (note).The updated suspension and steering makes this a great drivers car. Car looks stock but has modern ride.
The headers w/3" cross-over exhaust and mild cam has a great sound. Nice low rumble with low RPM but louder with more revs.
Exterior- Has been repainted once but with same factory color, stripes on the hood were added. The top has been recently re-vinyled and chrome is in excellent condition. All the exterior lights work. 15" Ralley wheels w/BFG tires.
Interior- All seats and carpets are in excellent condition. All instruments work but the clock. Original radio w/8track works. A leather Lecarra Formula Steering wheel has been installed. Anti-theft system. AC system is not charged but in excellent condition.
Last 6 months we have completely rebuilt:
Front end suspension with upper/lower TUBULAR control armsSteering chassis system to include a lower turn-rate power steering gearboxFront coil-over shocks (QA-1 Pro)Front Disc brake system (all new)Rear Drum brake system (all new)Rear Shocks and Springs
HEI Distributor w/8mm wires and premium spark plugs (.040)Mini High-Torque StarterHigh amp batterySteering mounted Tachometer
ENGINE / TRANSMISSION:1971 455 w/ (OE)TH400Starts and runs smooth, no smoke.
ENGINE INFO NOTE:
Original engine was a 400. A (1971) 455 has been installed. The 71' 455 has more horsepower than the 72' engine (325 vs 250hp)
Block#485428 (1971455 -see heads 66, only on 71 455)
EngineYC 244215 (325 HP) (YE/WL/WC=HO 335HP) note: OE 1972 YT 400= 250 HP
Heads B041 / 66 (71 455 built (B)Feb (04)4, (1)1971)
Note: 485428= 455, YC stamping tells you it’s an automatic transmission car with an 067 cam, 4 barrel, 66 casting heads, nominal8.2:1 compression ratio, and rated at 325 HP (highest HP rating for any of the non-HO 455's)
Miscellaneous original parts (steering wheel...), equipment and accessories come with the car.