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Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe · 350 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel

1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula Hardtop Coupe — 350 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

The 1977 factory powertrain records document this Firebird model, engine, and transmission combination, including regional applications where noted.

1977 Pontiac Firebird 350, second generation — red coupe, front three-quarter view
Exact 1977 Firebird reference photograph; exact configuration not verified ·

Photo: “Pontiac Firebird 350” by Ermell / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.

Factory configuration

What this model is

Trim
Formula
Body style
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
350 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel
Transmission
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

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1977 Pontiac Firebird: documented configuration differences
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Formula Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
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Formula Hardtop Coupe — 403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Formula Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel, 4-speed manual301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel4-speed manualTwo-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Formula Hardtop Coupe — 305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel, 4-speed manual305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel4-speed manualTwo-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Firebird Hardtop Coupe — 231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Firebird Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automaticTwo-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe

Configuration-specific ownership

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What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1977 Pontiac Firebird Formula Hardtop Coupe — 350 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

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Exact references
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  • Engine oil filterView intervals, applicability and sources

    Engine oil filter

    Exact reference available

    Manufacturer-catalog fitment scoped to the exact engine row in the Firebird application table.

    Applies to: 1977 · United States

    Published interval: 15,000 mi · Replace at the first oil change and every second oil change thereafter; when time rather than mileage controls oil changes, replace at every oil change.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1977 Pontiac Service Manual, complete vehicle maintenance schedules I and II · Pages OB-2/OB-3, item A-4; explanation on page OB-5 · checked

    Baldwin B39 cataloged fitment

    This manufacturer application record establishes filter fitment only; it does not alter the separately sourced service schedule.

    Applies to: 1977 · 350 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel, 350 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel · United States · Baldwin's exact 1977 Firebird V8-350 (5.7L), codes P/R row assigns B39; confirm the engine code and installed filter before ordering.

    Source: Parker/Baldwin Filters — 2025 Automotive Applications catalog · PDF page 938, Pontiac 1977 Firebird V8-350 (5.7L), codes P/R row — Lube — B39 · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Chassis and body lubricationView intervals, applicability and sources

    Chassis and body lubrication

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1977 · United States

    Published interval: 7,500 mi / 12 months · Whichever comes first.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1977 Pontiac Service Manual, complete vehicle maintenance schedules I and II · Pages OB-2/OB-3, item A-1; explanation on page OB-4 · checked

  • Rear axle lubricantView intervals, applicability and sources

    Rear axle lubricant

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1977 · United States · Applies when the vehicle is used to pull a trailer.

    Published interval: 15,000 mi · Replace during trailer-towing service.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1977 Pontiac Service Manual, complete vehicle maintenance schedules I and II · Page OB-5, item A-6 · checked

  • Front wheel-bearing serviceView intervals, applicability and sources

    Front wheel-bearing service

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1977 · United States

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Clean and repack the front wheel bearings.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1977 Pontiac Service Manual, complete vehicle maintenance schedules I and II · Pages OB-2/OB-3, item A-9; explanation on page OB-5 · checked

  • Spark plugsView intervals, applicability and sources

    Spark plugs

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1977 · United States · Use the Schedule I or II suffix printed for the engine family on the underhood Vehicle Emission Control Information label; the factory engine-family table on manual page OB-4 controls applicability.

    Published interval: 22,500 mi · Schedule I; replace at the indicated interval.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1977 Pontiac Service Manual, complete vehicle maintenance schedules I and II · Page OB-2, item C-11 · checked

    Schedule II engine family

    Applies to: 1977 · United States · Use the Schedule I or II suffix printed for the engine family on the underhood Vehicle Emission Control Information label; the factory engine-family table on manual page OB-4 controls applicability.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Schedule II; replace at the indicated interval.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1977 Pontiac Service Manual, complete vehicle maintenance schedules I and II · Page OB-3, item C-11 · checked

  • Air-cleaner elementView intervals, applicability and sources

    Air-cleaner element

    Sourced interval available

    Applies to: 1977 · United States · Use the Schedule I or II suffix printed for the engine family on the underhood Vehicle Emission Control Information label; the factory engine-family table on manual page OB-4 controls applicability.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi / 24 months · Schedule I; replace at the indicated interval.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1977 Pontiac Service Manual, complete vehicle maintenance schedules I and II · Page OB-2, item C-16 · checked

    Schedule II engine family

    Applies to: 1977 · United States · Use the Schedule I or II suffix printed for the engine family on the underhood Vehicle Emission Control Information label; the factory engine-family table on manual page OB-4 controls applicability.

    Published interval: 30,000 mi · Schedule II; replace at the indicated interval.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1977 Pontiac Service Manual, complete vehicle maintenance schedules I and II · Page OB-3, item C-16 · checked

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Sources

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