<b>FEATURES</b><br>
12 Road-Ready Resurrection: A father/son team brings a 400ci-powered '76 Formula Firebird back to life.<br>
26 Red Menace: This '02 WS6 Trans Am is a terror on the streets thanks to som serious engine mods for the LSI and a hefty shot of nitrous.<br>
32 Appointed for Life: Retire? This one-owner, restored '69 Judge won't even think about it.<br>
<b>SPECIAL FEATURES</b><br>
18 HPP Pavement Pounders Shootout: American Southern Nationals Edition Part 2: '67 Firebird vs. '06 GTO.<br>
38 Department X: The 2000 Piranha Concept "Mule Car" We reveal how Pontiac engineering transformed a late-model Sunfire into a radical prototype.<br>
44 2012 Performance Years Open House/ Pontiacs at the Grove. This second annual event hits its stride.<br>
<b>TECH TIME</b><br>
50 Project Pure Poncho: We give our Pontiac mule engine a complete physical with compression, running compression, leakdown, and bubble tests.<br>
56 Q-Jet Swap Meet Shopping Guide: Before you buy that used Quadrajet, here are 12 important things to look for.<br>
60 Damper Drop-In: Upgrade your harmonic damper in about 90 minutes.<br>
64 Don't Blow Your Top: Installing a new Kee Top onto a '68 Firebird convertible.<br>
<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 Pontiac Perspective<br>
8 Happenings<br>
70 Wrenching<br>
73 Motorhead Gear
Title: High Performance Pontiac December 2012
Series: High Performance Pontiac
Item Number: HIGHPERFPONTIAC201212
For 33 years High Performance Pontiac (HPP) magazine has been the first choice for Pontiac aficionados.
HPP features legendary Tri-Power, Ram Air, H.O., and Super-Duty engines, as well as vintage Trans Ams, Firebirds, GTOs, Grand Prixs, and the late-model ’82-’02 Tuned-Port, LT1, and LS1 Firebirds, and the LS-powered ’04-’06 GTOs.
You will also find thoroughly researched historical articles and performance and restoration tech stories covering hands-on, low-buck, dyno testing, new product testing, easy tips, and more.
HPP’s acclaimed Pontiac Pavement Pounders Shootouts are must-reads for any enthusiast who wants to make his ride quicker at the ’strip. Highlighting performance models from the mid-1950s through 2010, HPP will satisfy your craving for Pontiac knowledge.