| 1974 Pontiac TA SD 455 73' saw the introduction of a new Super Duty 455 V8 "SD-455". The Super Duty name was given to ![]() 1974 Pontiac Super Duty 455 V8 "SD-455, original un-restored. 58,200 miles, Rare A/C car, Good condition original Buccaneer Red paint with decals in good to great shape considering their age, Turbo 400 automatic trans. Original 8 track and even a few tapes, aftermarket Super Tuner AM FM cassette, Light tan cloth interior, Power windows, Honeycomb wheels with 245 60R-15 TA radials. Comes from a Pontiac collection in Southern California. ![]() All SD-455's were hand assembled, and had a reinforced block, special cam shaft, aluminum pistons, oversize valves and header-like exhaust manifolds. These SD-455 engines where rated at 290 hp and rumored to be more like 370 hp. ![]() This was the biggest performance of its day. ![]() One of only 731 S.D. 455 automatics produced in 1974 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The SD engine was hand-built using a special reinforced block, high-output hydraulic cam shaft, forged rods and aluminum pistons, large diameter valves and high-flow exhaust manifolds. Rated 390 lb-ft. ![]() The SD-455 was an excellent engine capable of making plenty of power, and that it was obviously designed with total performance in mind. ![]() ![]() ![]() This SD 455/310 HP V-8 is matched to a Turbo 400 automatic and 10-bolt differential. This 100 percent matching numbers Super Duty Trans Am includes desirable factory air conditioning, 8-track stereo, power steering, brakes and windows, tilt, dual Sport mirrors and Honeycomb wheels with BF Goodrich T/A radials. ![]() ![]() Read more: http://www.highperformancepontiac.com/tech/pon_0505_inside_455_super_duty/specs.html#ixzz1QbUnUELj ![]()
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