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1966-67 pontiac 326 vs. 1973 pontiac 400

  
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1966-67 pontiac 326 vs. 1973 pontiac 400

 
Lyfsuks Lyfsuks
New User | Posts: 8 | Joined: 12/08
Posted: 10/04/09
01:42 PM

Which is a better engine? the 326(which could possibly be an H.O.) or the 400?
I don't plan on racing or anything but, I am a big fan of speed. The 326 might be siezed(due to rust, from sitting under the hood w/o a carb.)
the 326 is in a car I got for parts for my restore, the owner wants the engine back. but I might see about buying it, if it is better than my 400.  

 
Pontiacman8 Pontiacman8
Guru | Posts: 1417 | Joined: 02/08
Posted: 10/04/09
02:12 PM

Stick with the 400 the rebuild kits are cheaper and produce brute torque with the right combo.  
professional hi-performance engine builder

Horsepower sells engines and torque wins races

 
67gto 67gto
New User | Posts: 42 | Joined: 01/08
Posted: 10/04/09
04:55 PM

give the 326 cid back to the owner - more horses will come from the 400 cid engine - horses equal more fun - stick with the 400 cid

you do not have to race to enjoy horsepower  

 
barneyformula barneyformula
Guru | Posts: 979 | Joined: 01/07
Posted: 10/05/09
01:52 PM

Unless the 326 is a correct motor for your car and you might plan on a correct restoration someday, use the 400. Good pistons are more readily available and you will make way more power.
Steve  
Trying to help... 'cause we don't all have to learn the hard way!

 

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