Why It Matters
The 1971-1972 Pontiac 455 HO engine assembly is tracked separately because the round-port 455 HO, Ram Air availability, and engine-code evidence are core authenticity checks for GTO, Judge, Firebird Formula, and Trans Am claims.
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The 1971-1972 Pontiac 455 HO engine assembly is tracked separately because the round-port 455 HO, Ram Air availability, and engine-code evidence are core authenticity checks for GTO, Judge, Firebird Formula, and Trans Am claims.
5 linked car pages.
2-door coupe
1971 Firebird Formula 455 with optional LS5 455 HO, including Ram Air configuration where documented; not a Trans Am appearance package.
2-door coupe
1971 Firebird Trans Am series 22887 with standard LS5 455 HO, shaker cold-air hood system, spoilers, fender extractors, F60-15 tires, and Trans Am identification.
Two-door hardtop and convertible context
1971 Pontiac factory GTO ordered with the 455 HO engine path
2-door coupe
1972 Firebird Formula 455; Tran-Zam notes all Formula 455s were equipped with LS5 455 HO in 1972.
LeMans and LeMans Sport coupe/hardtop GTO-option context
1972 Pontiac LeMans/LeMans Sport ordered with GTO package and 455 HO engine path