'79 was the last year that a 400 engine came in a Bird. And it came ONLY with a 4-speed manual trans. So, I've never seen or even heard of a '79 400 powered Bird Stocker. If anybody here knows of one, please post that info.
http://www.classracerinfo.com/Engine...2&MAKE=Pontiac
I did see a '79 Bird Stocker listed on several Q-lists. But, it had an auto trans. So, it was probably 403 Olds powered.
http://www.classracerinfo.com/Engine...0&MAKE=Pontiac
Therefore, the only later Pontiac powered 2nd gen Bird Stockers I know of are 301T powered. The 301 non-turbo engine was available in some of these cars. IIRC, BIlly Nees said one of these might make a decent Stocker.
Anyhow, right now, I only remember 3 names connected to the 301T Stockers -- Neil Smedley, Chris Denton, & Rick Unterseh. I'm sure some of you guys know of others. Anyone with info about any others are encouraged to post your info.
Let's kick it off with Neil Smedley.
2/24/01 - div 7-2 - #1 - 1.510 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=84909
4/5/01 - Vegas Summit Nats - #1 - 1.305 under - Won Stock !
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=83445
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=83224
10/26/01 - Vegas Nats - #1 - 1.319 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=67524
11/3/01 - div 7-6 - #1 - 1.461 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=67835
Chris Denton
2/25/06 - AZ Nats - #7 - 1.171 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2006#indextop
3/10/07 - div 7-2 - #1 - 1.433 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2007#indextop
4/21/07 - div 7-3 - #5 - 1.288 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2007#indextop
2/23/08 - AZ Nats - #6 - 1.100 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2008#indextop
3/1/08 - div 7-1- #13 - 1.053 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2008#indextop
3/8/08 - div 7-2 - #1 - 1.626 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2008#indextop
4/11/08 - Vegas Summit Nats - #31 - 1.115 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2008#indextop
Rick Unterseh
10/30/09 - Vegas Nats - #13 - 1.340 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=196122
2/18/12 - AZ Nats - #1 - 1.009 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=245015
11/6/15 - div 7-7 - #2 - 1.211 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=307822
11/8/19 - div 7-7 - #4 - 1.014 under.
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...er=30#indextop
The number 5 car was listed as a '78 Bird, driven by Steve Glenn. Anybody have any info on this Bird ? Rick U said they'd just got it running. It was listed with a 400. Was blue, with a white hood. He was told that he could run it that way once, but would have to paint it before allowed to race again. Since it was blue, & in the Northwest, my 1st guess is that it is the former Bill Edgeworth Bird. Who knows, for sure ?
Rick is still running mid 12's, this year. That was good enuff for #41 at this race.
2/28/20 -Tucson NO - #41
https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCStory.asp?ID=359978
I assume these turbo cars will run quicker, as you increase the boost. But, considering the weak nature of the 301 bottom end, running less boost is probably a good idea.