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Seem to recall the 744 was used in all the early
RamAir cars. Wasn't until well into the 1969 model
year that some bigwig grumbled about drivability.

Originally Posted by Greg Reid

Here's a good article explaining it all.
https://www.hagerty.com/media/mainte...m-air-engines/

Not a terrible article, but he's definitely mistaken
when he says: The term “Ram Air” first showed up
in Pontiac sales brochures in 1968

1967 Pontiac Performance Brochure mentioned it
many times. This is just a small excerpt.