Still find it AMAZING that folks talk about high horsepower like they USE it 100% of the time driving.
A 2bbl 1970 Pontiac 400 has MORE Torque at 2400 rpm ( in NORMAL driving range) , than a 6.0 LS LQ4 does from say 2005 .
A Pontiac with a HEI, and Cliff Built Q jet, an OD trans CAN compete in reliability, and fuel economy with an LS engine, IF built to do so.
BUt everyone talks about the "PEAKS" of HP, where we do NOT drive.
I will assume this question should be asked in 2 parts
1. Can a Pontiac built for DRAG racing compete with a LS built for same?, Dunno.
2. Can a Pontiac be built to be reliable and economical for a sporty driver to compete with an LS, OF course it can.
What do you think the PONTIAC Engine plant Engineers worked on when the 265 and 301 were all done?? YUP, Pontiac Built prototype performance Small block Chevy heads ... Yes Pontiac..
