1998 Mecham Trans Am, LS7 570RWHP- $15,000!
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1998 Mecham Trans Am, LS7 570RWHP- $15,000!
Year: 1998
Make: Pontiac
Model: Trans Am
Price: $16000
Mileage: 46000
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (State): NV
Color: Blue
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
This car is production number 004 Mecham T/A built in 1998, the fourth Mecham Trans Am ever made. The car originated from Bob Howard Pontiac of Oklahoma City. I have the original window sticker as well as the Mecham dealer display sheet and a written letter of authenticity from Dennis Mecham. The instrument cluster was sent to Mecham Design and autographed by Dennis Mecham, an extra touch done by original owner. Have quite a large amount of documentation of mods, builds, parts. The car now shows almost 46k on the odometer and approx. 3500 miles on this engine, and has been garaged since it was new. The interior still looks like new with little wear on the seats; in fact, passenger seat was rarely used, rear seats, probably never. Ashtray probably never had a cigarette in it. The exterior is in excellent shape as well. Paint is excellent for its age, even for a much younger car; there are a few small chips and scratches, the worst are on rear edges of headlamp covers, the easiest part of car to paint. Body very fine, no dings larger than a thumbprint, possibly PDR. There’s a tear in the driver’s window tint. Photos attached of all flawed areas. From the genuine GM LS7 block to the carbon fiber driveshaft, the LG Motorsports parts, this car’s build was aimed at ‘best of everything’. If you do not like attention from car-people, this is not for you. It turns heads and starts conversations wherever it goes.
1998 Pontiac Mecham TransAm, Navy Blue Metallic
Mecham original mods:
Mecham high downforce hood, 4 port extractor with Ram Air
Mecham high downforce rear spoiler
Mecham graphics
Numbered dashboard plaque #004.
B&M Ripper shifter, 6 spd.
Instrument cluster autographed/numbered by Dennis Mecham
Mecham Suspension upgrades:
Pro Performance springs
Koni adjustable front and rear shocks
Specific-performance front-end alignment
F-Body Performance rear control arms
Energy Suspension stabilizer, front & rear sway bar pivot bushings, and mounting stud biscuits
Engine, drivetrain, suspension, etc. :
GM LS7 aluminum block, 427cu.in.
Air Flow Research (AFR) 225 CNC ported heads, 72cc chamber
Cola 4340 crankshaft
Comp chrome-moly pushrods
Comp ‘R’ lifters, Comp springs
Comp custom-grind camshaft 259/267 @ 50
Diamond flat-top forged pistons, 11.3:1 compression
Lunati piston rods
Calico main, rod, and cam bearings
Melling high volume oil pump
F.A.S.T. 90mm intake manifold
Nick Williams 90mm throttle body
Delphi 100mm MAF
Ford Motorsports 30lb. injectors
Roll Master timing chain
ARP studs
ASP underdrive crank pulley
Kooks 1 7/8” headers
Tick-Performance adjustable clutch master cylinder
Tick-Performance Stage 2 T-56 6-spd. manual transmission -
brand new as of May 2012, rated at 600 ft. lbs. tq.) upgraded ‘viper’ second gear, upgraded bearings.
Monster Stage 5 clutch (800 hp)
Monster billet flywheel
ACPT Carbon fiber driveshaft
Moser 12 bolt rear / 4.11 gears / 33 spline axles
Eaton positraction / 800lb. springs
LG Motorsports tubular body mount torque arm
LG Motorsports tubular aluminum double adjustable lower control arms
LG Motorsports adjustable panhard rod
Wolfe 6 point roll cage
Wolfe subframe connectors
Stroud 5-point harness
Howie aluminum radiator
Cross-drilled and slotted rotors, front and rear
iForged Aero wheels, 18/10 front, 18/10.5 rear
Kumho MX 275/35/18 front
Nitto 555R Extreme Drag Radial 305/35/18 rear
Best dyno:
577rwhp
513 ft.lbs. torque
Recent window motor, headlight motor replaced.
Offhand, the only thing I can think of not functioning properly on the car is the driver’s side-view mirror motor; it moves the mirror up and down, but not side to side. Of course you can still adjust the mirror by hand.
NO A/C, removed by previous owner. Also, the 422CI stickers on the hood are from the previous build, as the car currently has a 427CI LS7.
Price: $15,000
NO Trades
Last edited by XS HP; 09-26-2012 at 10:00 PM.
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I can't believe you are selling it. I remember when the org owner had it for sale and wanted it then. The original owner ( forgot his name) took great care of her.
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I will see if I have video of her. I have loved this car for along time now just didn't have the funds then and won't have the funds in the near future.
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If anyone is in need of financing try Pentagon Federal Credit Union. They offer 1.99% on used car loans with no restrictions on year. If you are not a member of the armed forces, it is $15 to join & apply.
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Clean car, not happy that it's not the original engine nor transmission that sort of kills the "collector" aspect of it and hurts the value a little bit.
What is the VIN# and do you have the receipts for the work done? PM Sent.
What is the VIN# and do you have the receipts for the work done? PM Sent.
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Sorry for not replying sooner, I rarely get on Tech unless I have a PM alert. I suppose I could get a little video up in the next few days. As far as four owners, no real answer there beyond the obvious- that the car has changed hands a few times. I have all receipts for the engine & tranny build, as those were done during my ownership. I can pm the vin for anyone who wants to run a carfax as well.
Thanks
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