Judges

[Chevy454]

Bandit: my buddy says he already holler at Barry, and "no dice"!! Thanks for the help, but got any other sources??

[tjs44]

try Franks Pontiac Parts,760 area code.Try information for the number.I think he has a web site,try a Yahoo search.Tom

[Mr. T]

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try Franks Pontiac Parts,760 area code.

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(760) 789-0669

[gtaa9]

In 1970 GM said that all of the GM line could have over 450cid engines.All of the line except Pontiac had great hi performance engines.Why did Pontiac fall short with there new 455 in 1970?

[442w30]

Probably because of the RAV program.

[gtaa9]

That could be I did'nt think of that.Buick had the 455 stage1,olds 455 W-30,Chevy 454 LS-6 and Pontiac's 455HO.From what I understand the HO did'nt mean anything for the 70 455 engine.I wonder why Pontiac could'nt of made a RAIV 455?

[DaJudge]

THey did in 71. A little too much too late. The heads are round ports and the intake is an aluminum one just like the 70 RA IV. John Sawruk has stated at conventions that this is one of the most underated Poncho motors around. I have to agree with him my old 71 Judge ran very well and they finally put a 12 bolt in it. ( I know they put a 12 bolt under the 70 455's as well)

[gtaa9]

Yeah I know about the 71 455HO better than the 70 455HO by far.But being the first year of the 455 Pontiac should of built a better 455 in 1970 what is done is done I guess.

[yellowjudge]

The 455 HO for 71 is a super mtr. A better street mtr, is hard to find.

[gtaa9]

I've noticest that the 71 455HO is rated at 335hp and the 70 455HO is rated at 360hp.I realize that the 71 455HO is a better motor with the roundport heads and the exhaust ect but the 70 455HO has more horsepower than the 71 455HO what gives here?