What kind of head does a Pontiac head have?
PONTIAC HEAD CHART CASTING NUMBER YEAR & FACTORY APPLICATION CHAMBER VOL# CC’S NOTEWORTHY ATTRIBUTES 528511 1958 370 62 1.88/1.6 55-60 INT MAN 538177 61-62 389 62 1.88/1.6 61-64 INT MAN 543797 63 389 62 1.88/1.60 9770716 63 421 HO,64 GTO 65 1.92/1.66
How many horsepower does a Pontiac 389 have?
Year CID Advertised HP Head casting # Valve Sizes intake/exhaust 1959 389 215-345 hp 531395 1.88/1.60 1960 389 215-345 hp 536109 1.88/1.60 1960 389SD 348-363 hp 535461 1.92/1.60 1961 389 all 538177 1.88/1.60
What is the casting number on a Pontiac Boss 429?
Here, the casting number-77 cylinder head stamping is clearly visible on the number-2 (front) exhaust port. Most years have the head casting number on the center exhaust ports. (Photo Courtesy Scott Tiemann) The Pontiac engines are street-oriented performance engines, while the Boss 429 and 426 Hemi are race-oriented engines used on the street.
What kind of paint does a Pontiac 389 use?
This Pontiac shade of silver blue was first used in 1966 and lasted through 1970. This is a car of pedigree so all of the finishes should be factory correct, especially the engine-block color. Therefore, this 389 should be repainted in the correct 1965 Pontiac blue paint color.
How tall is the intake port on a Pontiac head?
PONTIAC HEAD CHART CASTING NUMBER YEAR & FACTORY APPLICATION CHAMBER VOL# CC’S EXHAUST PORT NOTEWORTHY ATTRIBUTES 47 68 & 69 350 AUTO TRANS 72 D-Port 1.96/1.66 48 69 RA3 400, 350 HO 68 D-Port 722 69 RA4 GTO FBIRD 72 ROUND TALL INTAKE PORT 12 70 400 RA GTO FBIRD 72 D-Port
What kind of engine block do I need for a Pontiac 400?
Original 400 and 455 blocks are the most popular for modern performance builds up to 600 hp or slightly more. When selecting a block for your build, a complete running engine makes a suitable candidate. I found this 1974 400 locally for $250 and confirmed that it retains its original 4.12-ci bore after removing the cylinder heads.
What’s the casting number on a Pontiac 400 engine?
The svelte 400 block is easiest identified by its 500557 casting number, and lacks the durability required for high-performance applications. When searching for a stock block, purchasing a complete and running engine is fine so long as you’re aware that you have no way of predetermining the block’s condition and capability.
Where can I get Pontiac parts for my car?
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Can a butler performance cylinder head be removed?
Butler Performance now offers the service to have all logos removed from aluminum cylinder heads. We can remove logos from the end of the cylinder heads and above the exhaust ports. This service leaves the heads with a sleek, clean look and ready to paint for that original OEM look.
How tall is the exhaust port on a Pontiac head?
PONTIAC HEAD CHART CASTING NUMBER YEAR & FACTORY APPLICATION CHAMBER VOL# CC’S EXHAUST PORT NOTEWORTHY ATTRIBUTES 7H1 72 350 89 D-Port 1.96/1.77 (ODD) 46 73, 74 350 89 D-Port 1.96/1.66 4X,4C 73, 74 400 ALL 96-111 D-Port 2.11/1.66 16 73, 74 455 SD 108 ROUND TALL/WIDE INT PORT