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imaindianoutlaw · 12-03-2002, 08:48 PM

i DONT BELIEVE ANY 68 ENGINES WERE LISTED AS AN HO EXCEPT FOR THE #62 HEADED 428? IN 69 FIREBIRDS CAME WITH #48'S ON 350'S AND 400'S AS LONG ITS ORIGIONAL 4 BBL ENGINE IT HAS GOOD HEADS FOR A 69 FIREBIRD!

jays68yak · 12-03-2002, 08:54 PM

Heres a short list of some of the casting numbers for pontiac heads. Pontiac Heads

I will let you guys know what my cars does at the track if I have a better year next year. Tried 3 times this year.
1-Got rained out
2-Broke ($$)
3-Coudnt get NOS bottle filled in time and it cost me $40 to get my empty bottle back. Long story. I have yet to use the NOS, hopefully it will work next year.

Everyone has told me to stop with the 350. I what to make it go low 13s or high 12s then I build my 400 stroker motor(Im dreaming). So far it has held its own. 68 GMC SWB with a 383 and TH350, 68 Lemans 455/TH400 both lost to me.

I got them all off the line. HAHAHA

jays68yak · 12-03-2002, 09:02 PM

In 68 the firebirds had a option for the 350ho (L76 package).
Not sure what heads where on it ( I dont have my sheet in front of me)

Sorry I was just bored and found this on a site:
68 Firebird Options

Fred T · 12-03-2002, 09:16 PM

Pontiac blocks had a higher nickel content than Chevy blocks. Not as high as Caddys, but they will last a lot longer between rebuilds than the Chevy.

I'm a lover of Pontiacs, old and new. Only one I ever owned is now the kids schoo car, 93 Bonneville with 180,000 miles. Still a good runner, but is now using some oil, one quart every 1,500 miles. Was ready to buy a newer one with a supercharger, but my wife had her work hours cut in half. Bought a 69 pickup instead. Hoping that I can afford the new GTO when it comes out.

imaindianoutlaw · 12-03-2002, 09:25 PM

PONTIAC 350'S MAKE NICE BOAT ANCHORS UNLESS YOU GO COMPLETELY ROLLER

Terry'sToy · 12-03-2002, 10:08 PM

Does it count if you own a new pontiac? I love all the old ones too, but I decided to buy a 2001 Ram Air Trans Am.
It's a real fun car and ran 12.49 @110 with just a stall converter. I plan on holding onto it until its a collector.

Terry

Longhorn Al · 12-04-2002, 01:49 AM

RED72 --

I've got a GTO as well (as you can see in my sig). A 1969, I'll be the third owner. My mom has had it since 1969 (got it from another guy same year). It's got the 400, 4 speed. It's pretty bare bones other than that and like power steering and brakes. I want to get a Ram Air setup for it too. But I really want a '67 also.

I've already started in on a new engine for the truck, but now all the girls are saying the GTO would be a better car for pickin up the chicks. Now I'm in a jam. lol

I'm also 19 by the way.

lofly'a · 12-04-2002, 07:27 AM

my signature says it all. i've always had a pontiac and a chevrolet. the gto is a family heirloom that i got from dad (he bought it new) in 1988. only sees the road on sunny days when i just want to get away for a while. i've owned pontiacs- 71 T/A, 64 lemans, 77 grand prix....chevrolets- 62 impala SS, 62 impala convertible, 68 chev. swb fleet, 72 gmc, and a 74 vette.

Cheesewagon · 12-04-2002, 08:36 AM

Hi, I've had a few pontiacs; '61 catalina 2drht, '64 GTO, '65 Lemans 2drht, '70 Grand Prix, and '81 Grand Lemans. I really love these cars, my family has always had good luck with Pontiacs. My favoured motor was the little 326, now that was a kick butt motor. I don't know how many times I saw my mom lite the tires with her '65 Lemans with the 326. Have a good one, Tom.

Pont · 12-04-2002, 10:05 AM

My current truck is the first 67-72 I've owned but I've always liked them. Had a few Pontiacs in the past. Chevy trucks and Pontiacs, great combo. Here's a few of the Pontiacs I've owned worth mentioning.

64 GTO
65 LEMANS
65 GTO (389 Tri-Power 4spd)
68 FIREBIRD (Ram Air 400 w/ Hood Tach - best time in the 1/4 12.47@112 daily driver)
87 FIREBIRD

72bigblock · 12-04-2002, 11:40 AM

i had the best of both worlds a1958 gmc with a pontiac 347ci and hydro-matic factory stock!

HvyChevy454 · 12-04-2002, 05:43 PM

my girlfriends 94 trans am, it is one damn fast car fro being entirely stock!

Ackattack · 12-04-2002, 05:55 PM

got a pontiac...see sig. A first gen firebird is on my list of cars to get too.

12-03-2002, 08:48 PM	#26
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	i DONT BELIEVE ANY 68 ENGINES WERE LISTED AS AN HO EXCEPT FOR THE #62 HEADED 428? IN 69 FIREBIRDS CAME WITH #48'S ON 350'S AND 400'S AS LONG ITS ORIGIONAL 4 BBL ENGINE IT HAS GOOD HEADS FOR A 69 FIREBIRD! __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

12-03-2002, 08:54 PM	#27
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,453	Heres a short list of some of the casting numbers for pontiac heads. Pontiac Heads I will let you guys know what my cars does at the track if I have a better year next year. Tried 3 times this year. 1-Got rained out 2-Broke ($$) 3-Coudnt get NOS bottle filled in time and it cost me $40 to get my empty bottle back. Long story. I have yet to use the NOS, hopefully it will work next year. Everyone has told me to stop with the 350. I what to make it go low 13s or high 12s then I build my 400 stroker motor(Im dreaming). So far it has held its own. 68 GMC SWB with a 383 and TH350, 68 Lemans 455/TH400 both lost to me. I got them all off the line. HAHAHA __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

12-03-2002, 09:02 PM	#28
jays68yak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gilroy, CA Posts: 1,453	In 68 the firebirds had a option for the 350ho (L76 package). Not sure what heads where on it ( I dont have my sheet in front of me) Sorry I was just bored and found this on a site: 68 Firebird Options __________________ 1969 Chevy Project SWB Fleet, 20s, 5.3, t56, in the weeds. 1970 Chevy Truck cab on a 1979 Jimmy frame-8.1 liter 496 bbc/sm465/np203-jeds doubler-np205/d60/14bff Welded/42 tsls on recentered H1s 1998 Chevy Crew Cab K3500 SAS'd with hpd60, links and swayaway coilovers. 8.1l vortec DD/towrig "I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. "

12-03-2002, 09:16 PM	#29
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Pontiac blocks had a higher nickel content than Chevy blocks. Not as high as Caddys, but they will last a lot longer between rebuilds than the Chevy. I'm a lover of Pontiacs, old and new. Only one I ever owned is now the kids schoo car, 93 Bonneville with 180,000 miles. Still a good runner, but is now using some oil, one quart every 1,500 miles. Was ready to buy a newer one with a supercharger, but my wife had her work hours cut in half. Bought a 69 pickup instead. Hoping that I can afford the new GTO when it comes out. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

12-03-2002, 09:25 PM	#30
imaindianoutlaw GMC SHORT FLEET F/S Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT PENNSYLVANNIA Posts: 2,117	PONTIAC 350'S MAKE NICE BOAT ANCHORS UNLESS YOU GO COMPLETELY ROLLER __________________ CHARLES WADE HEIN HVACR FOREMAN. LEWISBURG U.S.P.

12-03-2002, 10:08 PM	#31
Terry'sToy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Victoria B.C Posts: 109	Does it count if you own a new pontiac? I love all the old ones too, but I decided to buy a 2001 Ram Air Trans Am. It's a real fun car and ran 12.49 @110 with just a stall converter. I plan on holding onto it until its a collector. Terry __________________ 69 GMC 1/2 ton lwb, LS1, headers X-pipe 4L60E Yank 3500 stall 3.73 w/eaton brute force. moroso trick front springs,jeep rear springs, QA1's

12-04-2002, 01:49 AM	#32
Longhorn Al Texas Longhorn For Life Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 698	RED72 -- I've got a GTO as well (as you can see in my sig). A 1969, I'll be the third owner. My mom has had it since 1969 (got it from another guy same year). It's got the 400, 4 speed. It's pretty bare bones other than that and like power steering and brakes. I want to get a Ram Air setup for it too. But I really want a '67 also. I've already started in on a new engine for the truck, but now all the girls are saying the GTO would be a better car for pickin up the chicks. Now I'm in a jam. lol I'm also 19 by the way. __________________ 1970 C-10 named HOSS 400SB/TH350, PS, PB, 3.07 gears \m/ Hook 'Em from Austin, TEXAS

12-04-2002, 07:27 AM	#33
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	my signature says it all. i've always had a pontiac and a chevrolet. the gto is a family heirloom that i got from dad (he bought it new) in 1988. only sees the road on sunny days when i just want to get away for a while. i've owned pontiacs- 71 T/A, 64 lemans, 77 grand prix....chevrolets- 62 impala SS, 62 impala convertible, 68 chev. swb fleet, 72 gmc, and a 74 vette. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

12-04-2002, 08:36 AM	#34
Cheesewagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, USA Posts: 409	Hi, I've had a few pontiacs; '61 catalina 2drht, '64 GTO, '65 Lemans 2drht, '70 Grand Prix, and '81 Grand Lemans. I really love these cars, my family has always had good luck with Pontiacs. My favoured motor was the little 326, now that was a kick butt motor. I don't know how many times I saw my mom lite the tires with her '65 Lemans with the 326. Have a good one, Tom. __________________ '91 suburban 350 TBI - R 700 4 new daily driver '72 Cheyenne Super 49,000miles 350/350 frame up resto w/ matching numbers.

12-04-2002, 10:05 AM	#35
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	My current truck is the first 67-72 I've owned but I've always liked them. Had a few Pontiacs in the past. Chevy trucks and Pontiacs, great combo. Here's a few of the Pontiacs I've owned worth mentioning. 64 GTO 65 LEMANS 65 GTO (389 Tri-Power 4spd) 68 FIREBIRD (Ram Air 400 w/ Hood Tach - best time in the 1/4 12.47@112 daily driver) 87 FIREBIRD __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

12-04-2002, 11:40 AM	#36
72bigblock Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: rockford il. Posts: 190	i had the best of both worlds a1958 gmc with a pontiac 347ci and hydro-matic factory stock!

12-04-2002, 05:43 PM	#37
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	my girlfriends 94 trans am, it is one damn fast car fro being entirely stock! Attached Images __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

12-04-2002, 05:55 PM	#38
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	got a pontiac...see sig. A first gen firebird is on my list of cars to get too. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

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