Pontiac V8 engine
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
A look at one of the more popular GM engines. | A look at one of the more popular GM engines. | ||
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| + | ==Pontiac engine history== | ||
| + | *[file:///C:/Users/Mark/Desktop/Documents/AUTOMOTIVE/GM/PONTIAC/ENGINE/Pontiac%20V-8%20Engines.htm Pontiac V-8 Engines] by Larry Gorden, 2007; updated April 2009 | ||
| + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontiac_V8_engine Pontiac V8 engine] Wiki article | ||
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| + | ==Engine ID== | ||
| + | *[http://www.pontiacpower.net/castnum01.html Transfer lug, VIN, casting number, block, and date code locations] | ||
| + | *[http://www.pontiacpower.net/engcode01.html Engine codes] | ||
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| + | ===Block ID=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.pontiacpower.net/engcast01.html Block casting numbers] | ||
| + | *[http://www.bassettracing.cz28.com/custom3.html 1964-'79 Block codes] | ||
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| + | ===Head ID=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.pontiacpower.net/headcast.html Head casting numbers] | ||
| + | *[http://www.bassettracing.cz28.com/custom3.html 1959-'79 head casting numbers] | ||
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| + | ===Other ID=== | ||
| + | *[http://www.pontiacpower.net/intake01.html Intake manifold casting numbers] | ||
| + | *[http://www.pontiacpower.net/exhaust01.html Exhaust manifold casting numbers] | ||
==Bore and stroke== | ==Bore and stroke== | ||
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==Rods== | ==Rods== | ||
| − | There are now | + | There are now inexpensive, good quality Pontiac rods. Years ago all that was available were high dollar rods like Various aluminum rods, then Miller, etc. or the weak factory forged rods or weak factory cast rods. Neither the cast or forged production Pontiac rod is a good choice if the engine will see hard use or high rpm. At a bare minimum, cast rods need to be resized and ARP hardware installed, and the rpm has to be kept under 5500 rpm (455) or 5800 rpm (400). |
==Cranks== | ==Cranks== | ||
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==Parts interchangeability== | ==Parts interchangeability== | ||
| − | Based on info from Ken's Speed & Machine. | + | Based on info from teufert.net and Ken's Speed & Machine. |
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