Slow Build - Questions

[89ed]

Hi everyone, I’m a new member that just joined today.

I have a 1978 Trans Am that I got back in 2006, and it’s been sitting at my parents ever since.

The previous owner took out the original 403 for a 350 SBC, and not sure what transmission it has.

I want to start working on the 78 slowly just to be able to do things right.

I will primarily use the car for cruising and have a few questions.

Can someone please redirect me if there are any threads about my questions?

I need to redo my brake system.

Is there a reason why I should not stay with stock brakes for mostly cruising?

My 78 has a front disc, and the rear has drums.

Any negatives against using all Moog suspension parts?

I will replace the 350sbc with a 383 sitting in the garage.

Does anyone have experience with Holley sniper EFi?

I want to convert from auto to a T56.

I have searched and seen mostly everyone recommending the LS1 style T56.

Why won’t the LT1 t56 work, or were the LS1 T56 suggestions for the original engines?

Thanks,
Eddie

 

[Pontiac Trans Am]

That is a lot of questions all at once.

How is the car sitting right now?

Are you trying to rip it all down to the bones and start a complete build or fix what needs to be fixed to get it back on the road?

Thank you,
PTA Staff

 

[89ed]

Sorry, it is a lot of questions at once.

From the order of importance, it would be brakes (rears are sticking), front suspension, and whether an LT1 t56 will work with my SBC.

I want to fix what it needs to get it back on the road.

The car is complete, I have not taken anything apart and can move it small distances.