Pontiacs

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by oldskool

(1) Right now, my #1 choice would be a '77 base 400 engine, in any body, other than a Bird. Why ? The 6x-8 heads are some of the most common & cheapest Pontiac heads. Birds with this engine have taken too many hits.There have been LOTS of competitive cars running this combo.

For the not-forseeable-future, this is the best hard core Pontiac that's both competitive and affordable. That is until NHRA allows Pontiac Racers into the 21ST Century and gives them an approved replacement aluminum head.
Another thing that you need to remember when you're talking about most of these combos is the price of a nice body. Have you priced any nice 70/early 80 F,X or A/G bodys lately?