Pontiac 326

JRr · 07-16-2009, 10:36 PM

Does anyone know if a Pontiac 326 has been raced successfully in Stock Eliminator? I know that Pontiac Firebirds with 400 cubic inch motors have been successful; but what about a 1966 LeMans with a 326 factored at 285 HP?
JR

Mark Yacavone · 07-17-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JRr

Does anyone know if a Pontiac 326 has been raced successfully in Stock Eliminator? I know that Pontiac Firebirds with 400 cubic inch motors have been successful; but what about a 1966 LeMans with a 326 factored at 285 HP?
JR

Those were really fast ,pure stock,with a stick shift. But nowadays, forget it. Needs about 50 hp off it.
Only thing it's got is cam and compression. Compared to the later stuff,.... lousy heads, intake, carb.
2 speed automatic, too.

bill dedman · 07-17-2009, 01:58 AM

I remember a nearly new 1963 Tempet with a 285HP 326 that used to show up with Bucrons and a 3-speed transaxle and run 90 mph pure stock. I don't know his e.t., but the 90 mph sounded pretty impressive to me, for the HP. He beat a lot of people with that car...

But, that was then; this is now...

Real Racer · 07-17-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bill dedman

I remember a nearly new 1963 Tempet with a 285HP 326 that used to show up with Bucrons and a 3-speed transaxle and run 90 mph pure stock. I don't know his e.t., but the 90 mph sounded pretty impressive to me, for the HP. He beat a lot of people with that car...

But, that was then; this is now...

63 never offered a 285 HP 4 barrel.
2 barrel only untill 64,

Mark Yacavone · 07-17-2009, 10:56 AM

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63 never offered a 285 HP 4 barrel.
2 barrel only untill 64,

Sure they did. 280 hp with stick shift. Check the guide.

Real Racer · 07-17-2009, 12:41 PM

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Sure they did. 280 hp with stick shift. Check the guide.

NHRA guide is wrong.

I looked at them new in 63 before going into the service. No 4 speed and no 4 barrel.
Bought a Dodge when I got out and never looked back.

http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z...c-Tempest.aspx

JRr · 07-17-2009, 10:14 PM

Mark,
Thanks for the info. Would you say the same for a '66 Pontiac in GTO trim with the 335 HP 389? Same 2-speed transmission, same Carter carb, same valve size (though different heads), more compression and more cam lift???
JR

Mark Yacavone · 07-17-2009, 11:22 PM

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Mark,
Thanks for the info. Would you say the same for a '66 Pontiac in GTO trim with the 335 HP 389? Same 2-speed transmission, same Carter carb, same valve size (though different heads), more compression and more cam lift???
JR

Same deal there. The 62 389 has de-factored quite a bit, so there's a precedent there.
You'd have to live with a 1.76 low gear too

You could write a letter to 1-800- CRY-NHRA, but I hear that office is boarded up.

07-16-2009, 10:36 PM	#1
JRr Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pontiac 326 Does anyone know if a Pontiac 326 has been raced successfully in Stock Eliminator? I know that Pontiac Firebirds with 400 cubic inch motors have been successful; but what about a 1966 LeMans with a 326 factored at 285 HP? JR

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bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Pontiac 326 I remember a nearly new 1963 Tempet with a 285HP 326 that used to show up with Bucrons and a 3-speed transaxle and run 90 mph pure stock. I don't know his e.t., but the 90 mph sounded pretty impressive to me, for the HP. He beat a lot of people with that car... But, that was then; this is now... __________________ Bill

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JRr Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pontiac 326 Mark, Thanks for the info. Would you say the same for a '66 Pontiac in GTO trim with the 335 HP 389? Same 2-speed transmission, same Carter carb, same valve size (though different heads), more compression and more cam lift??? JR