Recent content by 87PontiacGP

Thanks for the reply. I have thought about going that route as well, although, I was hoping to not have to go that way since I spent the money on and have a perfectly fine system that hasn't been used yet. I might have to it seems, the more I look into this.

Hey everyone, been a long time since I've been on, and since I've had a chance to work on my project. Parts of my past project have changed, and for now I'm wanting to get her back on the road and in driving shape. I maybe asking a simple, straightforward question, but I haven't been able to...

Finally have my car out of storage and back in my possession! It's been a long and rough couple of years for me. Been off the site awhile, but this weekend will kick off my plans for it once again.. Can't wait!

Thanks much for the site. :wink:

Heres more info I stumbled upon. :friday: Looks like it's going to be a great engine, and all of the states posted are estimates as of now. Nothing has been finalized as of yet in regards to power ratings or mpg. I want to see the actual figures under SAE ratings, I'm sure it will surprise a...

Ok, I'll have to look into HO/RA exhaust, or even reproduction manifolds. Thanks much for all the help Bonnewagon! Much appreciated. :wink:

I was looking into probably getting a set of Ram Air headers previously. How well do the stock manifolds flow verses the HO/Ram Air sets? Well, if the stock intake will work, then I'll most likely be saving some money and skipping that option (same with the stock manifolds, if they don't...

Good info, thanks. Sometimes I forget our cars are fairly light compared to the cars these engines came in. When I do get a 400, the first thing I'll be doing is tearing her down and inspecting everything. After that, buying the performance parts I need to make her go. Like I said before...

Thanks for that again, Bonnewagon. In truth, I think 450hp would be plenty for me in all honesty (hell I think 350hp would be damn fun in these cars too from what I'm used too..). This will be my frist big block car, and I was ironically going to go the route of: 400, 4bbl Qjet (or if I could...

Hm, thanks Bonnewagon. So by what you have said, a 1970 on up engine would be easier to work with fitment wise in our cars? If so, that would probably be the better choice for me. Though, I'm going to guess the heads would need to be replaced/modified to accomplish my hp/trq goals? I know...

It's been awhile since I've been able to start thinking of my engine plans, but after looking quickly on craigslist I've decided I'm going to go with a 400 Pontiac engine. Keeps with the Pontiac theme I'm planning with this car, plus there are several engines in my area. My question now is: what...

Thanks bunches guys. I'll keep everyone updated once I find an engine. :wink: I mostly had posted this to get some general information on what I was buying. Just general information on the head specifications and what year block and everything so I could start setting aside some modding plans...

Congratulations! :friday:

Hey guys, thanks for all the information! 8) I'm mostly a Buick/Chevy guy so Pontiac's are out of my jurisdiction so to speak. :? Sadly though, I wasn't able to get this engine. :( Life's little unexpected curves always has to get in the way of current goals it seems. :roll: There is a big...

Hello all. I'm pretty excited, as I finally have been able to find a Pontiac 455 for sale in my area. However, I have a few questions. The seller says the engine is a 1971, YC 529126 or YG 529126 (I could not find the 529126 number researching..), engine code is: 485428. The date code by the...