High Performance Pontiac November 2012

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
20 HHP Pavement Pounders Shootout: American Southern Nationals Edition, Part 1: Bird is the Word A '82 Firebird and an '01 Formula display Pontiac brawn and LS-engine savy.<br>
26 Subtle Silverglaze Stunner: This '67 GTO convertible was purpose-built to graner attention on the highly competitive ISCA show-car circuit.<br>
36 The GTO that thinks it's a GP: A '68 GTO flexes its muscle, while still allowing its owner the lap of luxury.<br>
<b>SPECIAL FEATURES</b><br>
12 Smokey and the Bandit Turns 35: Behind-the-scenes secrets of the American Smokey and the Bandit movie poster.<br>
42 2012 Pontiac Heaven: This annual Pontiac-powered -only-show-and go celebrates its 14th year.<br>
<b>TECH TIME</b><br>
46 Project Pure Poncho: In the thick of it-exploring oil viscosity and its effect on our 467 engine's performance.<br>
54 Affordable Axle Upgrade: Moser Engineering Street Axles for 10-bolt-rearend Second-Gen Firebirds and Trans Ams offer 30 percent more strength than stock, and install in an afternoon.<br>
58 Boot Champ: Did your Fourth-Gen's shifter booth detach from the console? Here's an easy shifter-boot-retainer fix.<br>
62 Beefing up a Busted T56: American Powertrain parts and treatments increase an '05 GTO six-speed's durability.<br>
<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 Pontiac Perspective<br>
8 Happenings<br>
28 In My Words<br>
70 Wrenching<br>
73 Motorhead Gear