Pontiac Combo's - Page 2

Dwight Southerland · 05-18-2011, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynn A McCarty

Agree, best combo for stock and maybe even SS is the 301 Turbo. Probably even can drive it to the race.

Lynn -
I believe Mark was referring to the 301 4-bbl naturally aspirated engine.

B Aceves · 05-18-2011, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kegracing

How about the 67 400 combo? I know it is a one off year for the 670 heads and intake...

I have my 67 Firebird ragtop set up with a ZZ4 IHRA crate motor now, but would really like to make my Pontiac a Pontiac again! I have some parts - block, heads, intake, etc. but time and money... did I say money, are slowing the process.

Anyone want to help a fellow Pontiac racer?

Seriously, would appreciate feedback on this combo. Only one I see running right now is Bo Butner in a coupe, and it is pretty fast, but Bo has enough money to make anything fast!

thanks,
Ken

Ken,
Brian Phillips is running this same combo and does very very well with it.
What is it that you need help with ? Parts ?

Ed Fernandez · 05-18-2011, 04:32 PM

Ask Billy Nees about the 301 Pontiac.If he's in a good mood he'll give you a wealth of info.

Kegracing · 05-18-2011, 06:47 PM

Richard, yes that was me... was not there long enough to get to know many of my neighbors! Sorry. Hope to see you in Crandall.

B Aceves, you are right, thanks. I forgot about Brian's car. I thought at first that Bo had bought it, but then saw they were both on a sheet late last year... While I would love some help if someone had a motor, I was just half kidding. I have some stock parts sitting on a shelf - heads, intake, stock short block, just do not have the time or money to go thru and do everything right, at this time. With a wife and two young boys, racing funds come down the line some

. I have had the car for over 20 years, is an original OHC 4V car, and have the original engine in the garage. Have been slowly working on it for last couple of years to go from street to track, without cutting or messing stuff up. I have a ZZ4 legal motor in it, will go .4-.5 under, and basically just a bracket motor. Stock th350 with a converter. Did put a good Moser rear, with all caltrac setup and 4 wheel disc under it. Will race and work on it as I can. When I build the Pontiac motor, I would really like to do it right.
Thanks for asking!

Ken

Mark Yacavone · 05-18-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Ask Billy Nees about the 301 Pontiac.If he's in a good mood he'll give you a wealth of info.

Okay Ed, so now everybody knows who brought you know who's name into this discussion first. Not me!

Richard , I based my original answer on which Pontiac V8 could qualify at Indy for the least amount of money spent. You didn't say whether it had to be in one of the higher classes or not.
There are plenty of other good combos; some mentioned, some not yet.
If you want to be a player in the 10 and 11 second classes , get ready to spend a bunch of money on the heads, transmission, etc . Same as any other brand...You know the drill.

Ed Fernandez · 05-18-2011, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Okay Ed, so now everybody knows who brought you know who's name into this discussion first. Not me!

Richard , I based my original answer on which Pontiac V8 could qualify at Indy for the least amount of money spent. You didn't say whether it had to be in one of the higher classes or not.
There are plenty of other good combos; some mentioned, some not yet.
If you want to be a player in the 10 and 11 second classes , get ready to spend a bunch of money on the heads, transmission, etc . Same as any other brand...You know the drill.

Come on Mark,we know he's a modest man.Never one to blow his own horn.

Richard Grant · 05-18-2011, 09:12 PM

Mark, thanks for your input. I did have in mind say G/SA or higher but I enjoy your input also. You are right on. I was hoping someone would bring out a combo that I haven't considered and you did.

brent flynn · 05-18-2011, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Rod

I have one for sale 68 400/ 330hp carb to pan. needs fresh up

Curious as to what you lookin to get out of it....and some of the details...
shoot me a pm... thanks, Brent

brent flynn · 05-18-2011, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard Grant

Mark, thanks for your input. I did have in mind say G/SA or higher but I enjoy your input also. You are right on. I was hoping someone would bring out a combo that I haven't considered and you did.

Richard, are you thinkin of buildin' a Pontiac?

Todd Hoven · 05-18-2011, 10:37 PM

Rich, the 68 Firebird 400 D port engine is a great combo. You can run well under the index with ( Not Trick ) But good stuff in the engine. The place to spend money right away on it is..... Trans... a 350 or lighter with a 2.75 gearset. 200 is the best choice. A good 8" converter. Fuel system, Not a Holley black pump with 3/8 line. An Aeromotive system, Magnaflow, ect.
A good carb. Start with a good base and work from there. Learn the combo and have fun doing it. Your car is the right car. You have most of the pieces you need. Good Luck....

05-18-2011, 04:32 PM	#13
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Pontiac Combo's Ask Billy Nees about the 301 Pontiac.If he's in a good mood he'll give you a wealth of info. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

05-18-2011, 06:47 PM	#14
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pontiac Combo's Richard, yes that was me... was not there long enough to get to know many of my neighbors! Sorry. Hope to see you in Crandall. B Aceves, you are right, thanks. I forgot about Brian's car. I thought at first that Bo had bought it, but then saw they were both on a sheet late last year... While I would love some help if someone had a motor, I was just half kidding. I have some stock parts sitting on a shelf - heads, intake, stock short block, just do not have the time or money to go thru and do everything right, at this time. With a wife and two young boys, racing funds come down the line some . I have had the car for over 20 years, is an original OHC 4V car, and have the original engine in the garage. Have been slowly working on it for last couple of years to go from street to track, without cutting or messing stuff up. I have a ZZ4 legal motor in it, will go .4-.5 under, and basically just a bracket motor. Stock th350 with a converter. Did put a good Moser rear, with all caltrac setup and 4 wheel disc under it. Will race and work on it as I can. When I build the Pontiac motor, I would really like to do it right. Thanks for asking! Ken

05-18-2011, 09:12 PM	#17
Richard Grant Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Monroe, La. Posts: 301 Likes: 9 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Pontiac Combo's Mark, thanks for your input. I did have in mind say G/SA or higher but I enjoy your input also. You are right on. I was hoping someone would bring out a combo that I haven't considered and you did. __________________ Richard Grant 4988 STK

05-18-2011, 10:37 PM	#20
Todd Hoven VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,330 Likes: 889 Liked 720 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Pontiac Combo's Rich, the 68 Firebird 400 D port engine is a great combo. You can run well under the index with ( Not Trick ) But good stuff in the engine. The place to spend money right away on it is..... Trans... a 350 or lighter with a 2.75 gearset. 200 is the best choice. A good 8" converter. Fuel system, Not a Holley black pump with 3/8 line. An Aeromotive system, Magnaflow, ect. A good carb. Start with a good base and work from there. Learn the combo and have fun doing it. Your car is the right car. You have most of the pieces you need. Good Luck.... __________________ Todd Hoven 1035 Stock