[HWYSTR455]

Well, I am a hot rodder, car hobbyist, and I will do me, personally don't care how others do it themselves. But I am interested in everyone's approach, and respect other's opinion. There's really no 'right' or 'wrong' way.

I don't give a crap about ROI, but, one thing to consider is Restomods and Pro-touring cars, which usually have a much higher sale point than a factory stock configuration, with possibly an exception to 100% factory correct "investor grade" cars. But those you don't drive...

Modern engine swaps are also very popular now, and one reason some do that is the perception of 'reliability'. Those cars too are demanding considerable money (ROI).

Racing, well, there too, categories such as F.A.S.T. and other similar forms are growing, and new tracks are opening. It's arguably more popular now than it was in the 80s-90s or even later. Once closed tracks are making a comeback too.

Let me also point out that the article you posted they used an aftermarket distributor and an MSD box, along with a number of other non-Pontiac OEM parts, including a Holley carb, larger fuel lines, and an ELECTRIC pump.

Let me suggest you further educate yourself on timing curves and how an HEI works, since it's obvious there's a gap there, pun intended.



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