[mgarblik]

The level of passion for the Pontiac V-8 platform is fierce and different from any other out there. It may stem from decades of neglect from the manufacturer themselves, GM selling out to the "corporate engine" idea. Ford and Chrysler always had "corporate" engines for their car divisions, GM did not. Pontiac people make up their own rules and then live or die by them. Sometimes they make little concessions to be more competitive or modern. We are no different and there are no rules for what is Pontiac. This has been debated in endless threads here. The CV 1's are radical and different looking. Not all canted head engines are the best or fastest out there, or every head would be made that way. For us, trying to run as fast as we can, our 'Pontiac" engine had to have some recognizable features of a Pontiac V-8. Eric and I sat down and made our own rules. 1. Stock bore spacing 2. A cast block that looks like a Pontiac 3. Pontiac timing cover, valley cover, valve cover. 4. Head design that represents something PMD offered OE or over the counter. It works for us and we have fun. Everyone has their own idea of what a 'Pontiac " is. I do recognize an LS engine or a BBC based "Pontiac" is not a "traditional Pontiac". Other than that, everything else is great! Have some FUN!