Pontiac gto tripower 389 timelapse engine rebuild redline. First start of the engine of my 65 pontiac catalina after a complete overhaul. Longtime pontiac expert and magazine writer rocky rotella guides the reader through the entire rebuild process. The pontiac 389 v8 was first introduced in 1959 and would become one of the most popular engines of the muscle car era. If you find you do need to completely rebuild your 389 it can be done using standardbore 400 pistons the engine needs to be bored. The pontiac 389 engine was produced from 1959 to 1966, and has a 4. Call 33069958 for details or email us for a detailed quote. Instead of looking to book a regular van or charter kind vehicle, consider the excitement of renting a luxurious automobile. I am looking for suggestions as to what i should do about a cam, pistons, lifters etc.
This will be my first engine build and have access to all the tools as a friend of mine used to do this alot. The ls platform was introduced to pontiac with the 9802 trans ams, 0406. However, i will include part numbers when available and suppliers for your reference. How to build maxperformance pontiac v8s is a comprehensive guide and weve got a sample from chapter 2 to get you started. Pontiac 389 19601966 excludes 3 2b engines engine kit, cam kit and rering kit. Complete gasket set including seals, pistons, rings, rod bearings, main bearings, cam bearings, oil pump, freeze plugs, cam kit camshaft, lifters, timing kit. Over the years, displacement increased several times, but external dimensions remained about the same. Anyone contemplating rebuilding a pontiac motor must get this book. Drawing on his vast experience, pontiac expert rotella uses detailed captions and photos to show each crucial step of the disassembly, inspection, machine work, parts selection, assembly, and breakin process of a complete engine rebuild. Summit also has a true pontiac guy there who can help you out with your needs, scott esterle. Sa design, how to rebuild pontiac v8s book competition products. Tin indian performance pontiac engine builder combinations. If youre planning to rebuild an engine youve already got, or youre considering a pontiac v8 purchase in the near future, there are some important engine block, crankshaft, and connecting rod information you should be aware of.
Also the list of engines and their high performance possible combinations is extremely informative and interesting. It all started with some bins of rusty pontiac 389 parts and a block with a gaping crack in one cylinder the size of a tennis ball. So as we get ready to work on our next redline rebuild engine timelapse with a mid1960s pontiac 389 v8, i dove into these power mills and their groundpounding torque, which made them top contenders of the 60s and 70s muscle car wars. How to build max performance pontiac v8s performance how.
Stepbystep instruction book is designed to guide users through the necessary steps to rebuild a pontiac v8 engine. Real book 152 pages 395 color photos all about how to rebuild pontiac v8 engines incl 455 428 421 400 389 370 350 347 326 316 301 287 265. This, the firstever book dedicated to rebuilding the pontiac v8 engine, is a valuable addition to any pontiac enthusiasts library. The rotating assembly, or stroker kit, is the heart of a high performance engine. I appreciated the source list at the back of the book listing known indian rebuilders in the states.
Pontiac gto questions should i modify my original 389. One of the most important resources to have on hand during your entire rebuild is a pontiac service manual thats specific to the year of your engine. Shows each crucial step of the disassembly, inspection, machine work, parts selection, assembly, and breakin process of a complete pontiac v8 engine rebuild using. The modern pontiac v8 was introduced in 1955, displacing 287 cubicinches.
This, the firstever book dedicated to rebuilding the pontiac v8 engine, is a. The 10 digit isbn is 16250355 and the digit isbn is 97816250358. To order this product on our secure server, see the bottom of this page price. This one book covers all the different pontiac v8 engines. Find great deals on ebay for pontiac 389 engine and pontiac 389 complete engine. Builds the best stock to the highest pontiac torque monsters on the planet.
The truth is, however, pontiac v8s are relatively easy to identify if you know some of the outward clues. All of the 1964 big pontiac 421 ho and 389 tripower engines came with these huge air cleaners, not at all like the 3 small chrome ones that the tripower gto 389 used. Are you looking for a recent, older, new model, remanufactured or rebuilt engine, perhaps hunting for the perfect upgrade and performance rebuilt motor, remanufactured engine, involved in some innovative used engine andor performance engine upgrade, tinkering or troubleshooting of your own, a quicksolution, easytouse engine rebuild kit, and more, we offer comprehensive. Pontiac engine torque specs bolts or parts lube or sealer torque to. Pontiac 389 engine new and used automotive parts and. The title of this book is 19551981 how to rebuild pontiac v8s and it was written by rocky rotella. Pontiac engines, early 1955 to 1979 pontiac v8 engine parts and engine building. I have it torn down to the bare block and am getting ready to send it out and have it magna fluxed and bead blasted.
Charlie bowers 1966 pontiac 389 pump gas engine tin. We can rebuild your pontiac engine with just about any modifications that you desire. The traditional pontiac v8 engines short block has some unique characteristics. This workbench series book will guide proud owners who want to rebuild these engines and give them a new lease on life.
Youre probably wondering why id make such a recommendation if youre reading a book entitled how to rebuild pontiac v8s. This one book covers all the different pontiac v8 engines 350, 389, 400, 421, 428 and 455 and the many interchangeable parts among. The manual features a complete and detailed description of the pontiac engine overhaul procedure and includes helpful photographs to clarify the instructions. From a couple bins of parts to a fully built, iconic pontiac tripower 389, this is the story behind our latest redline rebuild timelapse engine. Pontiac v8 389cid master engine rebuild kit, 19591966. This one book covers all the different pontiac v8 engines 350, 389, 400, 421, 428 and 455 and the many interchangeable parts among them. Long time friend and customer, charlie bowers wanted to freshen up his 1966 pontiac 389 engine after logging over 180,000 miles. We are starting with a stockbore 389 cid block, but the basic machining and rebuild process will hold true for any pontiac or other v8. These vehicles offer all the amenities and luxuries of normal limousines, but have the ability to accommodate a sizable team.
How to identify pontiac engine blocks hagerty media. Warning if you are using arp bolts, you must use their specs. How we rebuilt our pontiac gto 389 engine redline rebuilds. There were a lot of changes to the 389 during its eight year production run which gained the engine even more notoriety.
Pontiac catalina 389 running after engine rebuild youtube. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read how to rebuild pontiac v8s. From a couple bins of parts to a fully built, iconic pontiac tripower 389, this is the story behind our latest redline rebuild timelapse engine project. Charlie purchased his black on black 66 gto brand new, and he felt it was time to have us go through the engine.
When i was on staff at high performance pontiac, my colleague bart orlans nicknamed it, the second book of pete. For updated information on modern assembly techniques and components, rocky rotellas cartech book, how to rebuild pontiac v8s, is an authoritative guide on the subject. Pontiac 389 master rebuild engine kit 1963 64 pistons rings gaskets bearings op. How to rebuild pontiac v8s by rocky rotella, paperback. This book includes honest advice on the proper way to modify components for optimal power and durability. The potent powerplant grew and evolved over the coming decades. The lucky recipient of the 421, it currently has a 325 hp 1964 gto 389 4barrel engine residing under the hood. It was my first engine rebuild and im very happy with it. Pontiac 389 v8 engine, specs, information, firing order. He is also the author of cartechs bestselling pontiac titles, how to rebuild pontiac v8s and how to build.
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