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Wacker7977
12-25-2014, 02:35 AM
I have a 1972 Pontiac LeMans 2 door post which I am building a 468 stroker for. The current build sheet is ported KRE aluminum D-port heads, a currie 9" rear with 3.50 gears, rebuild the TH-400 and add a gear vendors overdrive. Then after that comes the suspension, just looking for a mild pro-touring suspension. Something to help keep the car planted to the ground and help put the power to the ground when needed. Body: The paint is an old black with red metal flake. It turns out well in pictures but is a 15 footer. Not much wrong with the body overall just a little alignment of the bumpers would fix most of it. Engine: 468 Stroker Fully Forged Bottom end Going with a Comp XR288HR grind 87 CC heads March serpentine belt conversion No A/C Power Steering Edelbrock intake Doug longtubes MSD Distributor MSD wires MSD coil Ceramic coated headers and intake Quick fuel 850 carb Trans: TCI TH-400 Rear: Currently a 10 bolt with 4.10 gears Suspension: Stock Interior: What is there is stock Some back story: I bought the car in march of 2014 and enjoyed for a month when I blew 2 connecting rods. It was a 461 stroker from a 400 block. It is lowered 2"s all. Here is a link to my project. The shop I left it with posts pictures as they update it. I wish I were home to do the work myself but unfortunately I'm floating in the Arabian Gulf. http://outlaws.smugmug.com/Customer-Cars/GM/72-LeMans-Kyle

Nicks67GTO
12-25-2014, 06:36 PM
Nice!

I think Iv'e talked to you a little bit on a Poncho FB page recently? Well anyhow welcome to PT.com. Best resource on the internet for making these old boats handle well. If you're not already a member, try Performanceyears.com for anything traditionally "Pontiac" related. That place will be your best bet for stock/NOS resto parts and Poncho performance engine build info. Keep us updated!

Wacker7977
12-26-2014, 12:46 AM
Thanks, I've pretty much got my drivetrain figured out just looking for info on brakes and suspension. My chief keeps asking for updates and saying it's going to be a beast. I can't wait to get back stateside and finally drive it again.