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Sierra · 08-10-2009, 11:49 PM

Today I saw the classic Smokey and the Bandit for the first time in years, Uncut. Got to thinking what was under the hood of the Trans Am. You could see on the cowl that it was 6.6 ltr. I tried to pull up specs but couldnt find any. Also anyone know if this was stock at the time. Just curious.

vdevine · 08-11-2009, 04:30 AM

Yep, stock 6.6L with that awesome shaker hood. I had a 1979 Black on Black in 1980 (with Casette and 8 track baby). For the time it was incredibly fast. Today, a good one is a bit pricey. The car wasn't weight balanced well so it was a little sloppy in the rear end. The Camaro is 51/49 (PERFECT). Way to go GM engineers!

P.S. "There ain't no way, now way you came from my loins....when I get home, I am gonna smack yo mamma right in the mouth." Buford T. Justice

Scott@Bjorn3D · 08-11-2009, 04:41 AM

We had a 79 6.6 TA. Black with a Silver and Red Fire Bird and white interior. Car would spin them all day long. I remember we even put a lift kit on the back springs and used a Coors Tallboy to measure what kind of clearance we wanted between the tires and wheel well. The old Camaro's and Firebirds at the time had a real problem with the leaf springs straighting out.

It look bad ass with the lift kit.

Supermans · 08-11-2009, 05:34 AM

shevyman · 08-11-2009, 07:32 AM

yeah i was watching it yesterday before work. great car but damn did they make mistakes. they were not doing 110mph they were doing 75-80mph. but yeah that was a sweet car and i have always wanted one.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 08-11-2009, 07:59 AM

http://www.yearone.com/yodnn/Home/tabid/54/Default.aspx

If I was to ever win the lottery I would get one.

Mr_Draco · 08-11-2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sierra

Today I saw the classic Smokey and the Bandit for the first time in years, Uncut. Got to thinking what was under the hood of the Trans Am. You could see on the cowl that it was 6.6 ltr. I tried to pull up specs but couldnt find any. Also anyone know if this was stock at the time. Just curious.

Depends on which "T/A" you are referring to. In that movie they used a total of 5 cars.

Two of them was specially built and designed for the Lemans that Pontiac never used.

Two of them just had the 5.7L 350 and only 1 of them had the 6.6L 400 (the film studio had to buy these three and their budget could only afford one 6.6L). The drive train was stock on these three however the suspension and other aspects of the cars was modified for filming. The body of the 2 5.7L cars was altered to match that of the 6.6L.

rmpackers · 08-11-2009, 10:05 AM

My "Bandit" was a present from my husband in 1979 to ease my post-partum depression.

and

Bought it right off the show room floor. I liked it for about three years, it always was so rough, and something was always wrong with it. Definately not my favorite car, but a great gift!

CamaroScotty · 08-11-2009, 10:09 AM

Of course, they used 1977 TA's in the movie -

My brother bought a non-bandit 1977 6.6 HO WS6 Hurst t-tops. Black w black leather.

This will live as my all time favorite car.

Good site here: http://www.floridatransam.com/

Kilo-9 · 08-11-2009, 01:56 PM

The Year One Burt Reynolds Edition cars are pricey, but badass none-the-less!

coolman · 08-11-2009, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

Of course, they used 1977 TA's in the movie -

My brother bought a non-bandit 1977 6.6 HO WS6 Hurst t-tops. Black w black leather.

This will live as my all time favorite car.

Good site here: http://www.floridatransam.com/

only 77 in the first movie.

nUcLeArEnVoY · 08-11-2009, 02:22 PM

The car in the movie came with an automatic transmission and if it has the '6.6 litre' sticker on it (which I never paid attention to), then it had the standard code L78 Pontiac 400 engine rated at 180 HP and 325 lb/ft of torque.

In 1977, California had the option to come with the Oldsmobile 403 V8 which probably wasn't in the movie car, even though the shaker sticker for it was also "6.6 Litre". The desirable powertrain is the code W72 Pontiac 400 rated at a bit more horsepower (220) but a tiny bit less torque (320) mated with the 4-speed manual tranny, which the movie didn't have. The only immediate sign of a W72 engine other than the buildsheet or trim tag were chrome valve colors and the sticker on the shaker saying "T/A 6.6" instead "6.6 Litre."

Ergo, the movie car probably had the standard code L78 Pontiac 400.

... ... God, I miss Trans Ams. :\

shank0668 · 08-11-2009, 03:14 PM

The 6.6 was the 400ci inch engine. 200 horse maybe?

PQ · 08-11-2009, 04:16 PM

I wanted one of those convertibles that sheriff Justice drove in the end. lol

No top, do it yourself.

08-10-2009, 11:49 PM	#1
Sierra Drives: 2004 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 1,049	The Bandit Trans Am Question Today I saw the classic Smokey and the Bandit for the first time in years, Uncut. Got to thinking what was under the hood of the Trans Am. You could see on the cowl that it was 6.6 ltr. I tried to pull up specs but couldnt find any. Also anyone know if this was stock at the time. Just curious. __________________ On the 8th day God created the Camaro and all is good.

08-11-2009, 04:30 AM	#2
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 605 View My Garage	Yep, stock 6.6L with that awesome shaker hood. I had a 1979 Black on Black in 1980 (with Casette and 8 track baby). For the time it was incredibly fast. Today, a good one is a bit pricey. The car wasn't weight balanced well so it was a little sloppy in the rear end. The Camaro is 51/49 (PERFECT). Way to go GM engineers! P.S. "There ain't no way, now way you came from my loins....when I get home, I am gonna smack yo mamma right in the mouth." Buford T. Justice __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

08-11-2009, 05:34 AM	#4
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08-11-2009, 07:59 AM	#6
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08-11-2009, 10:05 AM	#8
rmpackers Ride this Chevy Drives: 2010 RJT RS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 1,575	My "Bandit" was a present from my husband in 1979 to ease my post-partum depression. and Bought it right off the show room floor. I liked it for about three years, it always was so rough, and something was always wrong with it. Definately not my favorite car, but a great gift! __________________ NFL OWNR I love the smell of new car in the morning!

08-11-2009, 04:41 AM	#3
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	We had a 79 6.6 TA. Black with a Silver and Red Fire Bird and white interior. Car would spin them all day long. I remember we even put a lift kit on the back springs and used a Coors Tallboy to measure what kind of clearance we wanted between the tires and wheel well. The old Camaro's and Firebirds at the time had a real problem with the leaf springs straighting out. It look bad ass with the lift kit.

08-11-2009, 07:32 AM	#5
shevyman Drives: 2010 Camaro SS IOM Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: california Posts: 1,734 View My Garage	yeah i was watching it yesterday before work. great car but damn did they make mistakes. they were not doing 110mph they were doing 75-80mph. but yeah that was a sweet car and i have always wanted one.

08-11-2009, 10:09 AM	#9
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	Of course, they used 1977 TA's in the movie - My brother bought a non-bandit 1977 6.6 HO WS6 Hurst t-tops. Black w black leather. This will live as my all time favorite car. Good site here: http://www.floridatransam.com/

08-11-2009, 01:56 PM	#10
Kilo-9 Dog Is My Copilot Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,394	The Year One Burt Reynolds Edition cars are pricey, but badass none-the-less! __________________

08-11-2009, 02:22 PM	#12
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	The car in the movie came with an automatic transmission and if it has the '6.6 litre' sticker on it (which I never paid attention to), then it had the standard code L78 Pontiac 400 engine rated at 180 HP and 325 lb/ft of torque. In 1977, California had the option to come with the Oldsmobile 403 V8 which probably wasn't in the movie car, even though the shaker sticker for it was also "6.6 Litre". The desirable powertrain is the code W72 Pontiac 400 rated at a bit more horsepower (220) but a tiny bit less torque (320) mated with the 4-speed manual tranny, which the movie didn't have. The only immediate sign of a W72 engine other than the buildsheet or trim tag were chrome valve colors and the sticker on the shaker saying "T/A 6.6" instead "6.6 Litre." Ergo, the movie car probably had the standard code L78 Pontiac 400. ... ... God, I miss Trans Ams. :\

08-11-2009, 03:14 PM	#13
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	The 6.6 was the 400ci inch engine. 200 horse maybe?

08-11-2009, 04:16 PM	#14
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	I wanted one of those convertibles that sheriff Justice drove in the end. lol No top, do it yourself. __________________

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