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Second generation · Long-running '70½–'81 F-body · 1970–1981

1979Pontiac Firebird

The long, swoopy second-generation F-body — the iconic Firebird era. Home of the screaming-chicken hood decal and the black-and-gold 1977 'Bandit' Trans Am that made the car a pop-culture icon.

Second generation · Long-running '70½–'81 F-body

1979 Pontiac Firebird, second generation — front three-quarter view

Photo: “Pontiac Firebird” by IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons — Public domain. Cropped to 16:9.

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What do you need to know?

This page covers the whole 1979 Pontiac Firebird model year. Choose your task first; exact trims and engines are separated where the factory offered different versions.

Complete, source-verified lineup

Find your exact 1979 Firebird

Start with a family, body style, or engine. Every card opens the facts and maintenance information for that factory version.

27factory configurations
Verified complete for the U.S.-marketHow this lineup was verified

We checked this U.S.-market lineup against period sources for factory model, body, engine, and transmission combinations represented by the cited exact-year records. Every version shown below has its own detail page.

Verified 2026-09-01 from 1979 Firebird factory engine and transmission records.

27versions shown
Firebird7 exact versions

Firebird Hardtop Coupe — 231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel, 3-speed manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed manual
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Firebird Hardtop Coupe — 231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
Built
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Firebird Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
Built
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Firebird Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel, 4-speed manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
4-speed manual
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Firebird Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
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Firebird Hardtop Coupe — 305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
Built
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Firebird Hardtop Coupe — 350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
Built
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Esprit7 exact versions

Esprit Hardtop Coupe — 231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel, 3-speed manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed manual
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Esprit Hardtop Coupe — 231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
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Esprit Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
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Esprit Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel, 4-speed manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
4-speed manual
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Esprit Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
Built
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Esprit Hardtop Coupe — 305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
Built
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Esprit Hardtop Coupe — 350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
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Formula6 exact versions

Formula Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
Built
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Formula Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel, 4-speed manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
4-speed manual
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Formula Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
Built
Regular production
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Formula Hardtop Coupe — 305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
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Formula Hardtop Coupe — 350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
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Formula Hardtop Coupe — 403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
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Formula W721 exact versions

Formula W72 Hardtop Coupe — 400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel, 4-speed close-ratio manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
4-speed close-ratio manual
Built
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Trans Am3 exact versions

Trans Am Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel, 4-speed manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
4-speed manual
Built
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Trans Am Hardtop Coupe — 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
Built
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Trans Am Hardtop Coupe — 403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
Built
Regular production
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Trans Am W721 exact versions

Trans Am W72 Hardtop Coupe — 400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel, 4-speed close-ratio manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
4-speed close-ratio manual
Built
Regular production
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Trans Am 10th Anniversary2 exact versions

Trans Am 10th Anniversary Hardtop Coupe — 400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel, 4-speed close-ratio manual

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
4-speed close-ratio manual
Built
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Trans Am 10th Anniversary Hardtop Coupe — 403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic

Body
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe
Engine
403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel
Gearbox
3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic
Built
Regular production
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The 1979 model year

Overview

Pontiac's exact-year factory literature documents 27 1979 Firebird configuration rows across 1 model, body, and powertrain combinations. This second-generation roster keeps Firebird, Esprit, Formula, Trans Am, engine, and transmission applicability within their supported year boundaries.

Specifications

Engines
  • 231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel
  • 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel
  • 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel
  • 305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel
  • 350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel
  • 400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel
  • 403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel
Transmissions
3-speed manual, 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic, 4-speed manual, 4-speed close-ratio manual
Body styles
Two-door rear-wheel-drive hardtop coupe

Year over year

What changed

  • The 1979 record includes only factory-supported model, body, engine, and transmission pairings; appearance groups and neighboring-year combinations are not inferred.

Worth knowing

Notable

  • The documented lineup exposes 27 source-backed combinations while preserving Trans Am and other equipment boundaries instead of multiplying unsupported model pages.

Living with it

Reliability & ownership notes

  • Verify VIN, engine code, transmission, emissions equipment, and build date before ordering parts. Inspect corrosion and prior body repair, cooling and fuel systems, drivetrain originality, weather seals, electrical accessories, and modification quality.

Maintenance & service parts

Keep your 1979 Firebird on the road

Start with the service interval, then match the engine or exact version you own. Order links appear only when a catalog-backed part number is available, and every listing still needs a fitment check.

Service desk

What this car needs & when

Use this as a service-planning checklist for 1979 Pontiac Firebird. Start with the interval, confirm which engine or configuration you have, then use an exact ordering reference when one is verified.

Service topics
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Factory intervals
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Fitment-scoped
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Exact references
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Before orderingIdentify your engine, options and build date.Part numbers and sizes can change within one model year. Shopping links appear only for catalog-backed references; still verify the listing against your vehicle before ordering.

  • Engine oil filter

    Exact reference available

    Applies to: 1979 · United States

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-4 — engine-code oil-filter table · checked

    231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel — AC PF40

    AC PF40

    Applies to: 1979 · 231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code A, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-4 — engine-code oil-filter table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel — AC PF25

    AC PF25

    Applies to: 1979 · 305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code G, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-4 — engine-code oil-filter table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel — AC PF25

    AC PF25

    Applies to: 1979 · 350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code L, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-4 — engine-code oil-filter table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel — AC PF45

    AC PF45

    Applies to: 1979 · 403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code K, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-4 — engine-code oil-filter table · checked

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    301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel — AC PF47

    AC PF47

    Applies to: 1979 · 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code W, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-4 — engine-code oil-filter table · checked

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    301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel — AC PF47

    AC PF47

    Applies to: 1979 · 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code Y, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-4 — engine-code oil-filter table · checked

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    400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel — AC PF30

    AC PF30

    Applies to: 1979 · 400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code Z, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-4 — engine-code oil-filter table · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Engine air-cleaner element

    Exact reference available

    Applies to: 1979 · United States

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel — AC A329C

    AC A329C

    Applies to: 1979 · 231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code A, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

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    305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel — AC A348C

    AC A348C

    Applies to: 1979 · 305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code G, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

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    350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel — AC A348C

    AC A348C

    Applies to: 1979 · 350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code L, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel — AC A212CW

    AC A212CW

    Applies to: 1979 · 403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code K, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel — AC A329C

    AC A329C

    Applies to: 1979 · 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code W, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel — AC A329C

    AC A329C

    Applies to: 1979 · 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code Y, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel — AC A542C

    AC A542C

    Applies to: 1979 · 400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code Z, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Spark plugs

    Exact reference available

    Applies to: 1979 · United States

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel — AC R46TSX

    AC R46TSX

    Applies to: 1979 · 231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code A, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel — AC R45TS

    AC R45TS

    Applies to: 1979 · 305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code G, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel — AC R45TS

    AC R45TS

    Applies to: 1979 · 350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code L, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel — AC R46SZ

    AC R46SZ

    Applies to: 1979 · 403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code K, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel — AC R45TSX

    AC R45TSX

    Applies to: 1979 · 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code W, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel — AC R46TSX

    AC R46TSX

    Applies to: 1979 · 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code Y, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel — AC R45TSX

    AC R45TSX

    Applies to: 1979 · 400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code Z, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • PCV filter

    Exact reference available

    Applies to: 1979 · United States

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel — AC FB73

    AC FB73

    Applies to: 1979 · 231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code A, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel — AC FB59

    AC FB59

    Applies to: 1979 · 305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code G, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel — AC FB59

    AC FB59

    Applies to: 1979 · 350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code L, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel — AC FB56

    AC FB56

    Applies to: 1979 · 403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code K, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel — AC FB59

    AC FB59

    Applies to: 1979 · 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code W, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel — AC FB59

    AC FB59

    Applies to: 1979 · 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code Y, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

    400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel — AC FB59

    AC FB59

    Applies to: 1979 · 400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel · United States · Match engine VIN code Z, the fifth VIN character, before ordering. These are the factory catalog references printed in 1979; confirm any modern supersession and the installed housing.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

  • Carburetor fuel filter

    Exact reference available

    AC GF471

    Applies to: 1979 · 231 cu in Buick V6, 2-barrel, 305 cu in Chevrolet V8, 2-barrel, 350 cu in Chevrolet V8, 4-barrel, 403 cu in Oldsmobile V8, 4-barrel, 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 4-barrel, 301 cu in Pontiac V8, 2-barrel, 400 cu in Pontiac W72 V8, 4-barrel · United States · The factory specifications list GF471 across all seven engine VIN codes; confirm modern supersession and the installed carburetor before ordering.

    Source: Pontiac Motor Division — 1979 Firebird owner's manual specifications · Specifications, page 7-3 — engine-code service-parts table · checked

    Verified ordering references

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