The drivetrain of this GTO are in absolute perfect condition as they are both essentially new. When I did this, I spared no expense and did everything right with all receipts & documentation to prove it. FYI - PHS docs which verify the original engine and transmission are avaialble for review with the vehicle, and/or you can pay $35 to have this verified yourself by visiting here:

http://www.phs-online.com/services.htm

Engine: The engine of this car is the original Pontiac 400 V8, with PHS documentation to prove the matching numbers. I personally removed the engine from the car and had it professionally rebuild from top to bottom by a top engine builder, Carl McQuillin. The block was dipped and painted, with all new parts. It was balanced, bluepritned and primed before installing in the car.

Transmission: The transmission was also completely rebuilt at the same time as the engine. The work was done by Milt & Ron's transmission in Rochester, NY and has a heavy duty torque converter installed. This transmission is one of the best ever made and with the rebuild (that was not needed I will note) will serve this car for the next 40 years.

Important Note: The engine & transmission were just installed in December of 2006. I broke the engine in at about 2000 RPM for about an hour per the engine builders specifications with racing oil, then drove the car for about a half hour and changed the oil again - but that is it. Once spring gets here and the rain takes the salt off the roads, this engine will require 500 miles of further breakin procedure at various speeds and no full throttle accelleration.

- Jim