1978 DKM Macho Trans Am # 140
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Motor 
Original numbers matching Pontiac 400 L78 performance package from GM
Upgraded to a Butler Performance 468ci motor combo including:
Ross forged aluminum pistons
Eagle H beam rods
Complete port and polish of the original numbers matching 6X heads by Butler Performance
All stainless valves
Complete new bronze guides NOT inserts installed
Complete rebuild, re-metering & anodized color correct Q-Jet by "Carb Junkies"
New HEI coil, cap, MSD ignition module and Moroso 8MM custom tailored plug wires
Zero gap moly fit file rings
Comp cams 274 Extreme energy cam
Comp cams lifters and guide plates
Stainless roller rockers 1.5 ratio
Comp Cams dual springs
Chrome moly retainers and 10 degree jumbo locks
Custom built Robbmc starter to fire this bad dog up. Can be seen installed on this car at Robbins (customer rides)
Champion 4 core aluminum radiator
Aluminum HV water pump
HD fan clutch
I can run the AC in AZ summers with no problems!
New fuel pump
Hooker Super Comp headers as installed by DKM
Flowmaster 3" ball & flange collectors
Pypes dual exhaust 2 1/2" X design with Borla stainless steel mufflers
New alternator and all belts
Fully degreed harmonic balancer
New Goodyear belts
Motor only has approx. 1800 miles since new.
Drivetrain 
Factory WS6 Package
Custom built and balanced Inland Empire driveshaft w/spicer U-joints
Tremic 5 speed transmission with .64 overdrive ratio
CMG billet short throw shifter w/hurst handle & knob
11" dual diaphram Center Force clutch & T/O bearing
Powder coated & narrowed 10 bolt rear end with Ford 9" ends
Global West 2” drop springs in rear with Del-alum bushings
Eaton Posi-traction unit
Mosier 30 spline custom axles
3.73 gears installed with all new bearings & seals
BAER 6S 1 piece billet brake calipers FRONT AND REAR!
14" 2 piece rotors FRONT AND REAR!
10" dual diaphragm DSE brake booster
Custom adjustable Wilwood brake proportioning valve
DSE Master cylinder
18" custom 3 piece ROH black powder coated aluminum wheels
245/45 ZR18 Toyo front 27" tall tires
285/40 ZR18 Toyo rear 27' tall tires
All new brake lines F & R
Global West tubular front upper and lower control arms
QA1 adjustable coil over shocks with Global west 500lb springs
Rear Global west "reverse bend eyes" leaf springs to set this car exact!
All Del-alum bushings, body & leaf springs installed. Info about this can be seen on Global West site
QA1 rear adjustable shocks
Custom aluminum Mosier rear end cover, stabilizer
Hotchkis hollow 1.25" front sway bar
Complete rebuilt GM gearbox w/fast acting gear installed 1 1/2 turn lock to lock!
Interior 
Complete disassembly
New color correct dash NO cracks
Reconditioned all gauges and lenses
Reconditioned steering column
New fan blower motor
New heater core
Reconditioned center column with DKM emblem
DKM horn emblem
Beautiful steering wheel
Pioneer CD player and Amp
Power windows
Power door locks
Power trunk release
Custom two tone red & black Recaro Speed seats - stunning!
New headliner
New Carpet
New door weather seals GM Latex
Functional ICE COLD A/C!!
Billet specialties battery holder & Optima battery located in trunk as per DKM optional upgrade
Rear wheel wells were applied with Herculiner bed liner
Trunk detailed also with Herculiner
Doors were Dynamated for noise reduction & dust
Rear cargo area was also completely Dynamated
New Latex GM trunk seal
This car hauls ASS, stops on a dime and gives five cents change.
This is Macho Trans Am #140. Inside and out, its an amazing Muscle Car.
1978 Macho Trans Am 140 is available for inspection by appointment.
On the Scale of "BadAss", where 10 is Max BadAss and 1 is a Mo-ped, only by seeing and driving this car will you be able to grasp how high up the scale this car is.
All serious offers will be entertained on this vehicle and we are experienced with getting cars transported to all over the world, even as far away as Norway.
See the car.
Cam (480) 818-2168, an eMail link is below.
