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David, I (being an old poncho owner) pretty much
agree with Tony on this one. Generally a stock Chevy v8
engine weighs about 575 lbs, whereas a Pontiac V8 weighs
in at anywhere from 15 to 75 lbs heavier, depending
on the year. The Pontiac 455 actually weighs about
the same as the 400, with much more torque than even
the 400, so if you were going to use a Pontiac
engine, the 455 would make a great combo. There are two
types of aluminum heads available, and a variety of
aftermarket parts for the old Pontiacs, but it will usually
cost more to build a Pontiac with similiar aftermarket
parts than a Small block would (law of supply & demand
takes it's effect).
Years ago, the 428 in my
'69 GP pulled that 4,000 lb car down the 1/4 at over
110 mph with a 13.90 time slip. That was while
spinnig the 78 series radial tires through 1st & part of
2nd, and with a basically stock engine (stock cast
intake, cast iron HO exhaust manifolds, & HO cam) With a
little tuning, and some slicks, the mph says the car
should run high 12's as it was.
A 455 Pontiac in
an Hbody (I have thought about one in an Astre or
Sunbird) would be an awsome dual purpose street strip
machine. With aluminum heads, intake, and some other
weight reductions, it would weigh less than the stock
305/350 used in the H bodies originally. A full cage
would probably be necessary to deal with the
torque.
Hmmm a fun thought, but for now I will keep my v8 in
my GP, and the 4 cylinders in the Vegas.
I am
picking up my trailer this Monday, and finally see the
light at the end of the tunnel in getting the Solo II
car back together. Racing in 2002!!!! (If my wife &
baby on the way will
allow!)
Later...
Kevin.
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