Most Pontiac enthusiasts know that the 1973 Trans Am was the first Firebird to receive boldly-detailed exterior ornamentation with its optional hood decal. Did you know that the large Firebird emblem wasn’t Pontiac’s first attempt at such ornamentation? The 1969 Firebird 400 was slated to be boldly decorated. And here’s proof!
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Ram Air V Camshaft- Do You Know Its Valve Lift?
Pontiac6 CommentsPontiac’s Ram Air V is legendary. At its heart is a mechanical camshaft that boasts 308/320 degrees of duration. I’ve never one seen listed the its valve lift. Lance Kramer let me use several of his original units so I could determine that!
Mike Noun's Stealthy '69 Firebird That Runs 11's
6 CommentsWhile I enjoy watching and hearing dedicated Pontiac-powered race cars, and even those built for street/strip competition make quarter-mile passes on a given weekend, I particularly enjoy seeing factory-stock-looking Pontiacs running really fast in street trim. And that describes Mike Noun and his ‘69 Firebird.