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Originally Posted by pont3

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I've been throwing loyalty, money, parts after Pontiac for over 35 years, and to this day, I still cannot keep them from dripping oil on my driveway, or expecting them to start and be reliable with today's aftermarket parts.

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I have been on this site for over 23 years and the issues have been nonstop. Everything from overheating to valve lifters to whatever, you name it.

You obviously are doing something wrong if you can't get it right after 35 years. Not to mention your first post was in 2019. You've been suffering in silence while you are surround with people that can help.

If it's so easy to do it with an LS, why haven't you switched yet?

I suspect you will have many of the same issues with an LS swap, but I say put your money where your mouth is and try it. Prove your point. I'm curious to see how you make out.

I suggest going to a track and ask the guys with LS power how easy it was to get where they're at and how much they spent. Or spend some time on an LS forum. That should help you clarify your 'opinion'.


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[HWYSTR455]

Putting a supercharger kit on an LS is in the $8-$9k+ range, not including other misc items needed. Example:

https://www.texas-speed.com/p-8649-m...er-system.aspx

That should give some context. Considering extra fab etc to make it work on a Pontiac, I think the cost is very reasonable.

Hard parts for Pontiacs is a 'good' business, by using other parts from the manufacturers that supply parts as a metric. I'm sure some of those companies did considerable market research before diving in.

I remember when folks thought aluminum heads and blocks was a pipe dream. Now look at all that is available, compared to 10-15 years ago.


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