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Originally Posted by Mike Jones
I`m not saying it shouldn`t be included, just not sure how much Pontiac we are talking about. Needs clarification
MJ
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OK, I'm not familiar with any of the "Pontiac" SS/AM cars.
So, are you saying that none of these cars are running a traditional Pontiac block nor the aftermarket Pontiac block, but instead are running some sort of BBC or other aftermarket type block ?
If that is the case, then there's no way to include them under the heading of a "...traditional Pontiac Super Stocker...", IMO.
To me, "traditional" means that you run an engine that was available in the body you're using. Then you either use the correct heads for claimed engine, or legal replacement heads. And you use the same size & type carb that the engine came with. So, for most '67-up Pontiacs, that would be either a 750 or an 800 Q-jet. Many older models had either an AFB or Tri-power. So, for most Pontiacs, if you put a Holley type carb on it, the car is no longer a traditional SS car, IMO.
I could be wrong. Opinions differ.
PS: As is probably the case with other brands, you can now build a complete "Pontiac" engine, without using a single part that was made or sold by GM. We have aftermarket everything. The alum head 428 SS engine is one example of that. You CAN run a GM Q-jet, or you can run an Edelbrock Q-jet. But all you class racers know that.
At least the car bodies still look the same as when produced, unlike the way Pro-Stock evolved into something that looks nothing like a real car. Remember the real Camaro bodies the early Pro-Stock guys ran ? Same with NASCAR. It was cool to see race cars that looked like real street cars.