The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

Since I'm almost done with my 1963 Pontiac Tempest Custom Convertible restoration project, I've been focusing on getting this running, so I can concentrate solely on the C10 this year. Bullet Racing Cams came through again for me with a custom hydraulic roller grind. I machined the block for hydraulic roller lifters. She is almost ready to run again.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...pspvftxvf5.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psslbyoa83.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...ps3cx8ghdu.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psdoq03w1u.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psu2txozgk.jpg

Re: The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

The Tempest were neat little cars, the Pontiac engineers were really creative. I've got a 400 I need to get rebuilt for my firebird, but I've been putting it off. Nice work on the engine.

Rg

Re: The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

Thanks!
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psjh2bkanu.jpg

I finished the new exhaust mock up enough to hopefully get it back up and running in the next week, or so, and then have it ceramic metallic coated.
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...pskppnkcwz.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psor6wpabj.jpg

Restored and coated the inside of the original gas tank:
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...pspbqrrlyg.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psb7ixm2r2.jpg

Rebuilt and powder coated front end with disc brake conversion:
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psumnrudjj.jpg

Re: The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

Very cool! Always wanted to see one with a modern alloy head and a 4-71 hanging off the side. :metal:

Re: The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

Like this one? There used to be a guy who drag raced one in the northwest that was in a Jeep. He was very quick and super cool. And I think Mickey Thompson used to race one in a rail back in the day.
Also great job on the Tempest! I have liked those for a long time.

Re: The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

I believe you're referring to Roger Manson. He used to drag race his Jeep altered before he went land speed racing. Here is a shot of his blown Pontiac Trophy 4 at Bonneville:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psvcdrummz.jpg


Here's my little 4 bbl, hydraulic roller set up before dropping it in the Tempest:

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...pshzamzrec.jpg

Re: The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

Love that HO/RamAir exhaust manifold hanging off the Trophy4! :two:
Nice work!

Re: The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

Re: The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

Love to hear some driving impressions (before and after upgrades if possible)
I enjoy the heck out of driving my kids 66 Volvo with a 4 cyl. Not fast by any definition but still a hoot to drive. Keeps up with in town traffic and makes great noises. (around town, freeway is scary and sounds like a sewing machine about to explode)

So I am hoping for a Youtube of this Pontiac running /driving.

Re: The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

Any pics of the transaxle? Automatic?

Re: The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

It's difficult to photograph the transaxle since it tucks up into the recess of chassis behind the trunk pan and the floor pan. This is a another automatic transaxle on a lift.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psfc5vhkm1.jpg

Re: The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

Almost ready to get this thing rolling. I'm waiting on my front seat, so in the meantime, I got the converted radio (FM/AM with MP3 port) and the new dash speakers tested and installed.

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psoh0arzpu.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psxxbwmdqj.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...pscfwhcfyw.jpg

http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/j...psgyp8pyhd.jpg

Re: The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

Finally had some time to start up the Trophy 4 and double check the gauges...

Re: The Pontiac Trophy 4 195 ci (Half a 389 V8)
 

You are indeed talented. Great work. :metal: