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Originally Posted by Skip Fix
I still never understood why the Pontiac engineers used such a crappy head on their 301-when even Chevy 302s(heck 265s!) have at least one intake port per cylinder! You couldn't even blow enough air down those to make much HP.
Neat project Tom!
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The reason was for low rpm throttle response. If you have driven one you will understand. The stockers are quite torquey and responsive off of idle. It is hard to notice the different between a 400 and 301 of the same era during normal street driving- idle, off idle and crusiing.
This build seems to be a 389 with a slightly smaller bore and short deck. correct? The real difference being the shorter deck.
Most people on this board hate the little Pontiacs because of its shorter deck. Yet, this build has interest. my Point? There are all Pontiac V8s 265-455 regardless of deck height.
Neat looking build Tom. Best to you with it.
Other than the deck height, what is the real difference than building a 389 though?
Do you think the short deck ( than standard deck ) will make more HP or torque?