[Dan Fahey]

I had a 68 GTO in E/SA. Could not get it to run right.
Just lacked time going to college 1974.

For the longest time none of the 68/69 GTO engines was a good class fit.
The Cams had very low lift and nominal increase with the 366hp.
NHRA and IHRA at the time were strict on HP and Weight and having the correct Emblems.

There were some advantages, combustion chamber was machined.
had the same rocker set up as the SBC and BBC.
Easy to maintain than a SBC or BBC as you could get to the Plugs easier.
The Engine seems to like the 4.33's the best with a 28 inch tire.

There was one driver who made the Firebirds rock in B, C and D Stock for a long time.
Forget his name..but ran the RA IV combination

One cool rumor was that Pontiac and Buick divisions at the time were vying for some kind of dominance.

There was a quietly publicized race that happened between a RA V and GSX.
Nobody seems to know who won that race.


Dan