1971 Pontiac Firebird

Finished in Lucerne Blue, this 1971 Pontiac Firebird features a Formula-style twin-scoop hood, front air dam, wheel flares, rear spoiler, and honeycomb-style wheels. Power comes from a GM Performance 6.2-liter LS3 crate engine rated at 525 horsepower. The engine is managed by a Holley Terminator X Max system and paired with a TCI StreetFighter TH400 three-speed automatic transmission. Additional upgrades include QA1 suspension, power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, Vintage Air climate control, modern instrumentation, and a JL Audio sound system.

Engine:
GM Performance 6.2-Liter LS3 Crate Engine
Factory Rated at 525 Horsepower
Holley Terminator X Max Engine Management
Holley Terminator Handheld Display
Holley 102mm Cable-Operated Throttle Body
Custom Cold-Air Intake
Wegner Motorsports Polished Front Accessory Drive
Upgraded Polished Alternator
Type II Power-Steering Pump
Powermaster Starter
Remote-Mounted Oil Filter
Custom LS Engine Mounts and Installation Components
Professionally Tuned in January 2026

Fuel System:
EFI Fuel Tank
Integrated High-Pressure Fuel Pump
Integrated Fuel-Level Sending Unit
Tanks Inc. AFPR1 Fuel-Pressure Regulator
3/8-Inch Fuel Lines
Fuel-Line Check Valve

Transmission and Driveline:
TCI StreetFighter BOP TH400 3-Speed Transmission
FTI Performance ESR3380 Torque Converter
LS-to-BOP Transmission Adapter Plate
Multi-Pattern LS Flexplate
Modified Transmission Crossmember and Mounts
External Transmission Cooler
Balanced Driveshaft
1310-Series U-Joints
Turbo 400 Slip Yoke
Floor-Mounted Automatic Shifter

Rear Axle:
GM 8.5-Inch 10-Bolt Rear Axle
C-Clip Axles
Conventional Differential Cover
Rear Differential Serviced and Resealed
80W-90 Gear Oil

Cooling:
Griffin Aluminum Radiator
Custom Radiator Mounts
Custom Fan Shroud
Corvette Brushless Electric Cooling Fan
Lingenfelter VSFM-002 Fan Controller
185-Degree Thermostat
LS Steam-Port Plumbing

Exhaust:
LS-Swap Headers
Exhaust Flex Connectors
Pypes Turbo Pro Dual Exhaust
Pypes Stainless-Steel Exhaust Tips
Custom-Fitted Tailpipes and Hangers

Front Suspension:
QA1 Level 2 Handling Suspension Package
QA1 Tubular Upper Control Arms
QA1 Tubular Lower Control Arms
QA1 Adjustable Front Coilovers
QA1 Front Sway Bar
Replacement Sway-Bar Links
Four-Wheel Alignment

Rear Suspension:
Factory-Style Leaf-Spring Rear Suspension
QA1 Adjustable Rear Shock Absorbers
Aftermarket Rear Sway Bar
Upgraded Sway-Bar Mounting Brackets and Links

Brakes:
Power-Assisted Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
Right Stuff Detailing Street Series Rear Disc-Brake Conversion
Power Stop Z26 Street Warrior Front Brake Upgrade
Staggered Rear Calipers with Integrated Parking Brake
7-Inch Power-Brake Booster
Replacement Master Cylinder
Adjustable Proportioning Valve

Steering:
Power Steering
Holley Low-Profile Steering Shaft
Borgeson Universal Steering Joints
Custom Steel-Braided Power-Steering Hoses
Remote-Mounted Power-Steering Reservoir

Climate Control:
Vintage Air Gen IV SureFit Climate-Control System
Air Conditioning and Heat

Instrumentation and Electrical:
CFR Red Series Gauge Package
Black Gauge Faces and Bezels
Electronic Speedometer
Holley Terminator Handheld Display
Custom Aluminum ECU Mounting Panel
Custom Fuse and Relay Panels
Sealed Power and Ground Distribution Buses
Upgraded Battery and Charging Cables

Audio:
Retro-Style Bluetooth Radio
JL Audio Speaker System
900-Watt Five-Channel Amplifier
Replacement Center Dash Speaker

Interior:
Original-Style Interior
White Upper Deluxe Door Panels
Black Lower Deluxe Door Panels
Replacement Window Regulators
Replacement Window Rollers, Guides, and Stops
Replacement Window Felts with Stainless Trim
Door Water Shields
Replacement Window Crank Handles
Replacement Windshield-Washer Reservoir
Replacement Windshield-Wiper Motor

Exterior:
Lucerne Blue Metallic Exterior Finish
Formula-Style Twin-Scoop Hood
Hood Pins
Front Air Dam
Front and Rear Wheel Flares
Rear Spoiler
Chrome Bumpers
Honeycomb-Style Wheels

Austin Speed Shop documentation accompanies the car and details the LS3 conversion and supporting mechanical upgrades.

Now offered for sale by V Fine Motorcars in Austin, TX. Nationwide transport available.