Pontiac stroker engines using Eagle crank, rods and pistons

What exactly is a Pontiac “stroker engine” ? What are the advantages and disadvantages? And what is involved in building one? Many ask themselves about the Pontiac stroker engine. What is this all about? Here are the answers! A stroker engine is basically...

Pontiac Camshaft Cross Reference

  The following information is provided as a guide only. Every attempt has been made to accurately represent the manufacturer’s specifications. Before choosing a camshaft confirm specifications with the manufacturer.The camshaft manufacturers are sorted...

Degreeing a Camshaft

HOW TO DEGREE IN A CAMSHAFT ON A PONTIAC 326-455 For my 400 engine rebuildI chose the Competition Cams 270H camshaft. It has a lift of .470″ on the intake and exhaust. With Magnum Roller Rockers it is .006″ higher. The cam is designed to be positioned...

Rocker Arm Adjustment

Pontiac Rocker Arm AdjustmentAfter two decades of weekly hands-on with various Pontiac V8 engines, one area that is always given insufficient attention is the correct setting of the rocker arms. Whether you have decided to stick with the stock type stamped rocker arms...