1968 Pontiac GTO

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Originally Posted by Cstockbird

Not sure if it’s the same for 68 RAII but it was for 69 RAIV that the power to weight ratio dictated the HP be less for firebird which was taken care of mainly with the different throttle linkage bracket.

This thread needs pictures something awful.

"... with the different throttle linkage bracket..."

Yeah, those Q-jets were rigged up so they would not open all the way. But, that was easily fixed by hot rodders & racers.

On a Pontiac forum, I've been scolded for not posting pics to go along with what I was saying. I suppose that's one reason why I have collected so many Pontiac pics on my computer.

I think MOST guys like pics. At least I usually see several guys thanking the guys who post pics from races.

I don't care about MOST of the pics. But, I always like to see pics of the few Pontiac powered cars that are still active.

I assume that Adam Strang & Tim Gillespie have driven the quickest '68 GTO Stockers, ever. Tim Made the field at Indy a few times. He was #83 in 2006, @ .981 under. Adam was #105 on that list, but had already switched over to his '68 Bird. Tim also later switched over to a '68 Bird. Julie Biermann has been driving it for the last few years. It now runs high 10's.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2006#indextop

Don't know the best time for either of the '68 Goats. But here's a 2004 race where Adam ran more than a sec under. He ran it mostly as a stick car. Won class at some races.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...r2004#indextop