Holley
Holley Performance Parts
Published: March 17, 2026
Video Description
*We Built the Trans Am That Pontiac Would Have Built in 2026*
https://www.v8speedshop.com
This *1978 Pontiac Trans Am* might look like a classic survivor on the outside, but underneath, it has been completely reimagined for the modern road. In this video, we break down the philosophy of "designing an experience," moving far beyond a simple engine swap to create a cohesive, high-performance machine that starts, stops, and handles like a modern sports car.
# How would YOUR ideal Trans Am look and perform?
From the *525hp LS3* and custom *"Shaker Maker"* hood scoop bracket to the precision of Global West suspension and Wilwood braking, every part was selected to work in harmony. Whether you’re a Trans Am purist or a fan of modern pro-touring builds, this deep dive shows what happens when precision meets patience, and how the *V8 Speed and Resto Shop* can make yours come to life!
## Contact the shop
# V8 Speed and Resto Shop - https://www.v8speedshop.com
817 S. Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
314.783.8325
Email: resto@v8speedshop.com
## Build Photos of the Trans AM: https://v8speedshop.com/78TA
## V8 Radio Podcast: https://www.v8radio.com
► Video Chapters:
▸ 0:00 - The Vision: Defining the Driving Experience
▸ 1:16 - LS3 Power, Holley EFI, and Accessory Drive
▸ 2:42 - The "Shaker Maker" Custom Hood Scoop
▸ 2:43 - Cooling Systems & Vintage Air Setup
▸ 3:17 - Cold Case Radiator and Vintage Air AC System
▸ 4:11 - CPP Hydraulic Braking & Wilwood Brakes
▸ 5:11 - Steering Precision with Borgeson
▸ 4:58 - Borgeson Steering Box & Global West Suspension
▸ 5:42 - Snowflake Wheels, Nitto Tires & Magnaflow Exhaust Note
▸ 6:45 - Shiftworks Shifter & Detroit Speed
▸ 7:12 - Fuel System & Tanks Inc. Setup
▸ 7:41 - Interior: Dakota Digital RTX Gauges & RetroSound
▸ 8:20 - Bluetooth and V8 Radio Podcast (https://www.v8radio.com)
▸ 8:45 - The Final Result & How to Plan Your Build
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Featured Manufacturers:
GM Performance – chevrolet.com/performance-parts
Holley (EFI, Mid-Mount Accessary Drive, Fuel Pumps) – holley.com
Hooker Exhaust – holley.com/brands/hooker
K&N Filters – knfilters.com
Cold Case Radiators – coldcaseradiators.com
Vintage Air – vintageair.com
Detroit Speed – detroitspeed.com
CPP (Classic Performance Products) – classicperform.com
Wilwood Disc Brakes – wilwood.com
Borgeson Universal – borgeson.com
Concept One – c1pulleys.com
Global West Suspension – globalwest.net
Year One – yearone.com
Nitto Tire – nittotire.com
Magnaflow – magnaflow.com
Shift Works – shiftworks.com
Quick Performance – quickperformance.com
Tanks Inc. – tanksinc.com
Earl’s Performance Plumbing – holley.com/brands/earls
ARP Fasteners – arp-bolts.com
Dakota Digital – dakotadigital.com
RetroSound – retromanufacturing.com