No actually up til 1979 the TA came with either a 400, 403 or 455 but in 1980 and 81 the TA's came with a 301, one was turbo charged, and the other was carbuerated, mine was the later and had alot of miles on it like 80k, so when I looked into rebuilding the motor I just decided Id rather have the 400 more than a rebuilt 301 that came in the car. I didnt build it to show I built it to drive it. Once I get the interior redone I might sell it, getting to many toys and I just dont have time for them. Dont get me wrong life is good, and Im thankful every day! Loses some value because I pulled the original motor but realistically who wants a TA with a aluminum Pontiac 301 motor in it, not me!
