Pontiac Built Engine

[Brandonm]

Hey everyone,

Looking for an already built, completely done dressed engine that I can drop in to my 1978 Trans Am 4 speed. Trying to keep a buget of around 5k-7k, am flexible. Thinking along the lines of a stroked 400 or a 455. This is a weekend cruiser that I just want some extra power for, my daily driver is 500hp, so the trans am needs a bit of a boost for some fun.

Located in upstate NY, will drive a fair bit for the right motor, have a truck to put it in.

Thanks,
Brandon

[anguilla1980]

You'll have much better luck posting here: https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums

Good luck, but it's going to be tough to find a fully dressed fresh Pontiac stroker build for that budget.

[Interceptor5588]

He's right. And everyone here will tell you to go LS, you'll never turn back. I agree with them.

[andrewb70]

He's right. And everyone here will tell you to go LS, you'll never turn back. I agree with them.

ThIs literally made me LOL....

Andrew

[anguilla1980]

Haha, do NOT go LS and rep the Pontiac for sure.

To save weight I am going from my current 461 stroker to an aluminum aftermarket Pontiac block from Butler for my new 535. Their backlog is nearly a year tho and I still have a few months to go. No LS in my future ever.

[BBBluey]

Haha, do NOT go LS and rep the Pontiac for sure.

To save weight I am going from my current 461 stroker to an aluminum aftermarket Pontiac block from Butler for my new 535. Their backlog is nearly a year tho and I still have a few months to go. No LS in my future ever.

When the time comes... let me know if you're going to be selling that 461. I'm pondering on simply adding a top end kit to my 400 but if your engine isn't tired and still pulls, it might be a better plan.

[anguilla1980]

It only will have about 25K on it when I do pull it, but it will be going in another Firebird project. I have LITERALLY enough parts from my 69 Pro-Touring build to build another 69 if I can find a complete body with interior and nothing underneath it. And I don't mean stock parts either lol.

[732ndgen]

I have a 455 that is built for 500 hp fully equipped, all new parts, msd dist,msd box,new dampener ,carb,intake 6000.00

[BBBluey]

I have a 455 that is built for 500 hp fully equipped, all new parts, msd dist,msd box,new dampener ,carb,intake 6000.00

Can you please provide me more details on your engine and how long has it been sitting...maybe a few pics?

[paint2361]

Agreed! I kept my 67 Firebird Pontiac powered. LS's are bad ass, we do tons of LS swaps every year. But for me, if I want an LS i'd be racing a newer Camaro or Corvette.

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Haha, do NOT go LS and rep the Pontiac for sure.

To save weight I am going from my current 461 stroker to an aluminum aftermarket Pontiac block from Butler for my new 535. Their backlog is nearly a year tho and I still have a few months to go. No LS in my future ever.

Agreed! I kept my 67 Firebird Pontiac powered. LS's are bad ass, we do tons of LS swaps every year. But for me, if I want an LS i'd be racing a newer Camaro or Corvette.