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Old 02-06-2020, 07:43 PM   #5
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Default Re: Best Pontiac Powered Stockers

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees View Post
Ever since the 302/2V FFFord "accidental gift", the only way that you can get HP back on a combo is to build it and run it. If it goes slow enough either by design or intent, it will get HP off. The 20+ Hp that you're looking to get off would take you 6-8-10 years. You'd better get busy.
Thanks for that info !

I'm not building a Stocker. There is only bracket racing in my area. I have a bracket car I'm workin on.

I'm just trying to come up with all the info I can about past & present Pontiac Stockers. In that, I'm trying to come up with all the possible competitive combos. Just thought this one MIGHT have potential. But, I don't have any experience running 2-barrel carbs, except on dirt tracks. So, I have no idea how quick any particular Pontiac 2-barrel combo could go.

From what you say, it would be taking a BIG chance to build a 2-barrel Pontiac, not knowing whether it would even run the index. And not knowing when or IF, NHRA would reduce the hp.

I suppose the only way to experiment, might be to build an engine that used the same shortblock & heads, for both the 2 & 4-barrel versions, if such an engine exists.

Anyhow, at least for now, I'll forget about 2-barrel Pontiacs. Most competitive combos have a Q-jet.
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