1981 Trans Am - Fully Built 383 EFI with Tremec 5 Speed

This 1981 Trans Am started life as a 305 V8 / 4 speed (1 of 3,225). It was purchased new on May 1, 1981 from Fred Reali Motors in Kinsman Ohio. I purchased the car in July 2015. Shortly after, I moved overseas and the car was professional stored for 3 years. Early 2019 I started a performance rebuild that finished August 2019. I’ve driven it about 1,000 miles since then. With nearly every major component brand new or rebuilt, it’s very reliable (engine still under warranty) and is a blast to drive. I’m only selling to jump start some other projects.

Overall condition is very good. I’ve taken 86 pictures and 2 videos I can share if interested. There was likely a repaint done previously. The finish shines up great with minimal orange peel and good reflection. There are some minor imperfections such as paint cracking around the front bumpers and a small scratch on the back deck. The weather seals and decals seem newer. The car was undercoated, probably when new, and there is no indication of rust problems. The interior is in excellent shape - all panels intact, new carpet, and the seat upholstery has been well maintained. The trunk looks brand new, with spare tire and T-top bags included. I added a Bluetooth Kenwood amp that plays through aftermarket speakers.

The performance work was professional done by two Houston area shops. I have all the parts and labor receipts except where indicated.

1. Brand new BluePrint 383 Stroker EFI (Holley Sniper) crate motor – Dyno’d at 437 HP, 474 TQ. The balance of the engine warranty is transferable; 22 month / 49,000 miles

2. Brand new TKO 600 close ratio 5 speed transmission from SilverSport Transmission. Includes new clutch, bell housing, flywheel, hydraulic master, and custom fabricated drive shaft

3. Rebuilt rear end with Eaton limited slip differential, 3.73 gears, and TEN Factory rear axles (Work done by Houston Rink and Pinion, payment over the phone, receipt not provided)

4. Brand new Tanks Inc. fuel tank and internal 255 LPH fuel pump

5. Champion 3 core radiator with electronic fan

6. CVF Racing serpentine accessory drive

7. MSD 6AL Ignition box

8. Vintage Air AC system

9. Turn 1 fast ratio steering box

10. RideTech steering linkages

11. Upper and lower control arms, G braces, subframe connector and solid sub frame bushings, Viking front coil overs (Purchased from Pro-Tour FBody, couldn’t find receipt)

12. Ridetech front Sway bar

13. New OEM style brake booster and master cylinder

14. Rear sway bar

15. Ridetech composite rear leaf springs with Ridetech rear shocks

16. 6 piston Wilwood front / 4 piston rear brakes with slotted rotors

17. Year 1 Cast aluminum 17” x 9” snowflake wheel set

18. Nitto NT555 275 rear and 245 front tires

19. DynaTech long tube header (couldn’t find receipt)

20. Flowmaster H pipe duel exhaust (receipt from previous owner)