Re: 1968 Pontiac GTO
A Pontiac or a GTO just ain't right to me if it does not have aTri-Power under the hood....
1966 was the last year for that option. I am sure the Q-Jets were fine but for the street the "trips" were cool.......Some extra work to keep them running right and avoid fuel leaks......but worth it to me......
I had a '67 GTO with just about every option available......400 Turbo 400 Hurst Dual Gate....Power everything including disc brakes.
I raced a friend numerous times with his 1970 GTO and beat him every time....I believe his car was heavier.
I spent a lot of time on my Q-Jet getting it to accelerate from an idle to wot with no bog or sag.......
My car would chirp the tires on the 1-2 shift and I loved that little sound.....
I think it would have run mid to high 14's at the strip. Never raced it.
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Rich Biebel
S/C 1479
Stock 147R
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