And Pontiac’s if it ain’t broke don’t fix it strategy apparently worked, as production was up 29.74 percent over the previous. Please review our Term's Of Use for more information. After a successful, and relatively short, debut year, changes to the 1968 Firebird were very slight. Information is subject to change and offered as is without any warranties or guarantees. For many years, there have been all sorts of articles written that use the Engine Log Totals as “Total Cars Produced” and I doubt that is entirely true (unless someone can produce actual Vehicle Production Totals from the Billing History Files.Īny proposed updates, changes, pictures, and/or corrections, please use our comment section below (may need to click on to access comments feature). Are these totals for total number of vehicles produced or just the engine assy ? I’m more inclined to believe there were usually more engines built than cars. ***NOTE: So far, no one from PMD, PHS or otherwise has come forward to comment on the Engine Production Log Totals. 6-Cylinder: Find code stamped on cylinder head contact surface of the block behind the oil filler pipe. With only 5,127 350 HO engines produced, I’d say there probably are not too many originals left. V-8: Find code stamped on the block in front of the right bank of cylinders. Total 1969 Firebird Production was 87,011. This difference was related to the type of Transmission (M-31, M-38). The engine drives the wheels via a 3 speed automatic set of gears. It has an output of 335 bhp (340 PS/250 kW) of power at 5000 rpm, and maximum torque of 583 N·m (430 lb·ft/59.5 kgm) at 3400 rpm. & Auto) The Engine Log lists (2) types of “Auto” Trans applications…. 1969 Firebird convertible equipped with the optional 350 HO V - 8 engine. The Pontiac Firebird 400 HOs engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 6.6 litre, overhead valve 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. I took a 350 2bbl, converted it to a factory 4bbl intake and quadrajet. Finding all the correct parts would be more of a challenge than the build. There were 56,052 Standard 350 Firebird engines produced (Man. Cam, heads, intake and carb (2bbl vs 4bbl). I have heard conflicting informatin.Ī: …The following is from Pontiac Engine Production Logs (1969 Firebird):
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