Vintage Pontiac Dyno Tuning 66 Tempest Photo

Vintage Pontiac Dyno Tuning 66 Tempest

Dyno Tuning Basics - Jets, Timing, Camera, Action

Floyd Hand's '66 Tempest runs a 0.030 over 10:1 compression 455 and ported (248 cfm) 7K3 iron heads to the tune of 11.50s at 117 mph on a 1.57 60-ft. The engine features a 950 cfm carb, Performer RPM intake, 234/244-deg Bullet cam, Hooker 1.75-in primary headers, 3-in x-type crossover and tailpipes from Pypes, and 2.5-in Straightline Performance mufflers. It's also equipped with a Turbo 400 automatic transmission, a Continental/Jim Hand 10-in 3,200-rpm stall converter, and an 8.5-in Corporate 10-bolt with 3.42 gears. View Related Article

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